Leader Dogs for the Blind
Organization URL(s)
leaderdog@leaderdog.orgwww.leaderdog.org/
Other Contact Information
P.O. Box 5000
Rochester,
MI 48308-5000
888-777-5332 (Voice - Toll-free)
248-651-9011 (Voice)
248-651-5812 (FAX)
Description
Leader Dogs for the Blind is one for the largest dog guide schools in the world. Established in 1939, the school is recognized for its fine training of dogs, stellar education of its students and it's ability to work with students who are legally blind and some who have additional physical limitations. Students recieve the services free of charge and are provided room and board during their 25 day stay on the Leader Dog campus. Leader Dog is one of only two schools in the world with a specially designed training course to assist people who are both deaf and blind on the use of a Leader Dog. Aditionally, Leader Dog recently introduced a new program offering remedial orientation and mobility skills. This course is designed to assist potential dog guide users on brushing up on their O&M skills, or those who seek a brush up on their independant travel skills.