Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Provides guide dogs to individuals with vision loss.

Eligibility: Individuals ages 16 years and older who are legally blind, have completed formal Orientation and Mobility Training, walk outdoors regularly and independently using a white cane, and are able to provide full time care for a guide dog. Further information is available by visiting: https://www.guidingeyes.org/apply/

Application Process: Apply online by visiting https://www.guidingeyes.org/apply/

Required Documentation: Proof of legal blindness and other types of supporting documentation; please call or visit our website for more information at https://www.guidingeyes.org/apply/

Fees: None

Service Area: United States and Canada

Languages: English. American Sign Language (ASL) trained instructors and interpreters available to deaf, blind or hearing impaired clients, clients whose primary language is not English or ASL will need to provide their own interpreter, American Sign Language

Staff Contact:

Nikki Wentz
Admissions Manager
[email protected]
888-987-2188

Thomas Panek
President and CEO
914-245-4024

Admissions Team: 888-987-2188 x1

Fax: 914-245-1609

Toll-Free: 800-942-0149

After-Hours: 888-987-2188

Business Line: 914-245-4024

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.guidingeyes.org/apply/

Address: 611 Granite Springs Road

Yorktown Heights NY 10598

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Accessibility: Fully Accessible

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