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A guide dog is partnered with individuals with sight loss to help with mobility and fosters independence by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or navigating traffic.

Once application is received, applicants undergo an orientation and mobility assessment and an in-home assessment. If accepted for training, applicants are placed on a match list until a suitable match is identified.

Once a match identified, applicants will be contacted to discuss the match and team training dates. Training will be in either a hotel or domiciliary (home-based) environment.