Guide Dogs

Provided by: CNIB Foundation - PEI - AKA: Formerly Canadian National Institute for the Blind
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Service Description

Provides two types of guide dogs for people with sight loss:
  • Guide Dog: A guide dog is partnered with a youth or adult with sight loss. Helps with mobility and fosters independence by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or negotiating traffic
  • Buddy Dog: A buddy dog is partnered with a child who is living with sight loss
A two week guide training course is offered at a centralized hotel. Following the training, an instructor travels to the participant's community and stays for one to two weeks to make sure that transition goes smoothly.

Training is free and the owner is provided with assistance to feed the dog for its entire life. Veterinary bills may be covered upon approval (see Guide Dog Assistance Fund).

Information

Eligibility:
CNIB clients who meet specific criteria as assessed by an orientation and mobility instructor * Recommended for clients 16 years and older but younger will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Email or call for an application form * If not a CNIB member, register first then submit an application
Documents Required:
Completed form * Self-declaration medical form * Consent to a police record check
Program Email:
miriam.mas@cnib.ca
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Website:
cnib.ca/en/programs-and-services/live/cnib-guide-dogs/applying-cnib-guide-d(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info

    • East York, ON
      • Coverage Area:
        Kanata / Canada
      • Disabilities Access:
        Not applicable
      • Mon:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Tue:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Wed:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Thu:9:30am - 5:30pm
        Fri:9:30am - 5:30pm
      • AST hours
    • Toll-Free Number
      Across Canada * Helpline and General Inquiries
      1-800-563-2642
    • info@cnib.ca