Guide Dogs - Visual Impairment

Provided by: Mira

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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.

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Description:	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.
Eligibility:	Eligible applicants must: -Be 11 years old and older -Be blind, deaf-blind, have low vision or a visual and mobility impairment -Have a visual and medical report confirming your disability (Please download medical report and have it filled out by your doctor before proceeding with your request) -Be able to interact with our dogs -Be in good physical shape (except for persons with a visual and mobility impairment)
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Download the medical report form from the website, have a doctor complete it, then email the application
Documents Required:	Doctor completed medical report
Language:	English * French
Website:	www.mira.ca/en/programs/guide-dog-visual-disability
Coverage Area:	Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Quebec * Ontario

Mira

1820 Rang Nord-Ouest, Sainte-Madeleine, QC J0H 1S0
Coverage Area: Prince Edward Island * Nova Scotia * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Quebec * Ontario
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 9am - 5:30pm
Tue: 9am - 5:30pm
Wed: 9am - 5:30pm
Thu: 9am - 5:30pm
Fri: 9am - 5:30pm
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Guide Dogs - Visual Impairment

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Mon:	9am - 5:30pm
Tue:	9am - 5:30pm
Wed:	9am - 5:30pm
Thu:	9am - 5:30pm
Fri:	9am - 5:30pm