GDB International

Toronto, Ontario, M4P 9Z9 Canada

Mission Statement

Guide Dogs for the Blind International harnesses the power of partnerships—connecting people, dogs, and communities—to transform the lives of individuals with visual impairments.

About This Cause

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and Guide Dogs for the Blind International (GDBI), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger. With world-class client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs and K9 Buddy dogs, provide guide dog readiness skills, and offer youth programs to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GDB/GDBI not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. As the largest guide dog school in North America, more than 16,000 guide dog teams have graduated from GDB/GDBI from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. All of our services are provided free of charge, including personalized training and ongoing support, plus financial assistance for veterinary care, if needed. Our work is made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers; we receive no government funding

GDB International
Po Box 1275 Stn K
Toronto, Ontario M4P 9Z9
Canada
Unique Identifier 830618682RR0001