Record last updated 2025/12/04 Comment on this info .Update this info

Narrative

Guide dogs for the blind/visually impaired. Training sessions 21 day in Yorktown Heights. Also has program for visually impaired with secondary disability (for example, deafness, balance difficulty).

In order to apply for a Guiding Eyes guide dog, you must meet the following criteria:

1. You are legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better-seeing eye with correction or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.
2. You are at least 16 years old. There is no upper age limit for applicants.
3. You live in the United States or Canada. Residents of other countries should visit the International Guide Dog Federation at this link: https://www.igdf.org.uk/.
4. You can be responsible for the care of a dog. For example: feeding, watering, relief breaks, veterinary care, play time, etc. (Please note that there is no cost to our training program. Graduates can expect to pay $80-$100 per month in dog food/supply costs. We provide a stipend to every graduate of $600 per calendar year to cover basic veterinary care for their working guide dog. Graduates are responsible for veterinary costs that exceed this stipend.)
5. You walk outdoors regularly and independently, using a white cane or guide dog to navigate. Please note, applicants must provide 2 to 3 routes they travel regularly on their application.
6. You have completed Orientation and Mobility training, sometimes referred to as Travel Training or White Cane Training.

Service Types

• Service animals
• Skills Training

Program Type

• Service Animals

Populations Served

• Blind
• Deaf
• DeafBlind
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Elevators
• Free Transport
• Medical Needs
• Services at Home
• Sign Language
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Accredited By: International Guide Dog Federation, Council of US Guide Dog Schools
• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds