Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Improves Quality of Life

Founded in 1946, the mission of the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was initially to provide guide dogs and training for people who were visually impaired or blind – free of charge. But its mission has changed over the years such that today it is to improve the quality of life for people who are visually impaired and blind, among other special needs.

The Foundation has also consistently promoted the enhanced mobility, personal independence, and companionship that a suitable guide dog can bring to its handler. For this reason, the non-profit organization provides students with their guide dogs and training for free, thus, the coverage for the transportation within the United States and Canada only as well as the room and board. Its classes are characterized by an excellent student-to-teacher ratio and customized instruction, which attract not just visually impaired people but physically-challenged people as well.

The Foundation relies on contributions and donations to provide the guide dogs and training for free. Its emphasis on fiscal prudence makes it one of the organizations that donors appreciate giving their dollars.