Provides financial support for extraordinary veterinary expenses, support to attend conferences and meetings related to guide dog issues, and support available to assist with legal fees related to guide dog access rights.
Extraordinary veterinary expenses include emergency or unexpected expenses that are not routine care expenses, including but not limited to:
See website for list of exclusions.
Note: It is recommended to contact in advance to determine if the treatment will be covered since application will be accepted after treatment is given.
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.
Provides registered legally blind residents in Canada with free guide dogs. Costs covered include:
Note: Clients are responsible for all expenses for the dog after graduating, including food and veterinary expenses.
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.
Provides online webinars and occasional regional in-person events about Crohn's disease and colitis. Includes:
Provides personalized support for individuals with vision loss. Services include:
Client Navigation: Once referred, individuals are matched with a client navigator who conducts an assessment to help identify and achieve their personal goals.
Primary Services: The first line of support for clients. Focusing on functional needs, these services target primary, short-term independence goals, such as using residual vision for daily tasks, reading medication labels, pouring liquids, and navigating indoors.
Specialized Services: These services help individuals achieve long-term and advanced independence goals, such as learning to be fully independent at home and navigating the world with skill and confidence.
Provides virtual and in-person bereavement support groups specifically for those grieving the loss of a loved one due to substance-use-related harms or overdose.