Our mission is to provide guide dogs, mobility and
other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially
sighted people.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association shapes
its services to meet the needs of its community. Whilst guide dogs are
central to our work, we also provide practical living skills training
such as reading and writing as well as other forms of mobility for example
long cane training - often in partnership with local authorities.
Guide Dogs funds work into ophthalmic and canine
research, investing in new technology that could enhance the lives of
the UK's blind and partially sighted population.
Guide Dogs is also one of the country's largest
trainers of professionals working in the field of visual impairment
and is one of the founder members of the International Federation of
Guide Dogs Schools.
