Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Provides guide dogs to individuals with vision loss.
Program Information
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:
Admissions Manager
[email protected]
888-987-2188
Thomas Panek
President and CEO
914-245-4024
Contact Info
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
Resources
This agency has the following programs: