Mira

Provides free guide dogs to help individuals with visual impairments or who are blind to interact, be mobile, and easily move around in their environment with a dog.

A 30-day training course is required to be completed, beginning with a 24-48 hour assessment process. Training is provided and is based on action, real-life situations and decision-making. All training is done in Quebec. Accommodations and meals are provided. If a child is attending, parents are also housed.

Provides free service dogs to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The dogs help reduce stress and anxiety, help with socialization and language skills, and improve sleep.

A seven day training course is required to be completed, beginning with an evaluation of the youth's needs and interest in the dog. All training is done in Quebec. Accommodations and meals are provided. Parental involvement at the training is required 24 hours a day.

Provides free service dogs to help people with mobility impairments be autonomous. The guide dogs assist people with their daily lives and are trained to pick-up objects on the ground, serve as a support or rest and pull a wheelchair.

A three week training course is required to be completed, beginning with a half-day evaluation with a physiotherapist and dog coach. All training is done in Quebec. Accommodations and meals are provided. If a child is attending, parents are also housed.