Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind offers a comprehensive suite of services which enable both blind and vision impaired persons and families of children with Autism to achieve increased independence and an improved quality of life.

Our training programmes are as follows:

• The Guide Dog Programme for people who are blind or vision impaired
• The Assistance Dog Programme for families of children with autism
• The Companion Dog Programme
• Orientation and Mobility Training (Long Cane)
  
• Independent Living Skills Training 
• The Next Step Programme (To help young adults with the transition to life in college / work)

View our corporate video to find out more about our services, our dogs and the benefits experienced by our clients. 

How to apply or make a referral:

For more information on any of our services, please contact our Client Services team on:
Lo-call: 1850 506 300
E-mail: info@guidedogs.ie

You can also apply online by clicking here.

We are always pleased to receive referrals from health professionals, friends or family members on behalf of clients (providing the referral is made with their consent).

Applications are open to Republic of Ireland residents only.