Guide Dogs of America - GDA
Organization URL(s)
mail@guidedogsofamerica.orgwww.guidedogsofamerica.org/
Other Contact Information
13445 Glenoaks Boulevard
Sylmar,
CA 91342
800-459-4843 (Voice - Toll-free)
818-362-5834 (Voice)
818-362-6870 (FAX)
Description
Guide Dogs of America, formerly International Guiding Eyes, established in 1948, trains blind persons in the use of guide dogs, and trains and provides guide dogs free of charge to blind persons. Any person over 16 years of age who meets certain requirements of health and motivation may apply for a dog. Recipients spend four weeks at the school in training with their dogs.
Online Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions: Guide Dogs for the Blind
http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/faq.html - Links and Resources: Guide Dogs of America
http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/links.html
Print Resources
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