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Irish Guidedogs for the Blind Lo-cal 1850 506 300 info@guidedogs.ie

ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAININGLong cane user

Our orientation and mobility programmes are customised for each person, with a strong emphasis on safety, confidence-building and inter-personal skills.

Long Cane Training

The long cane residential course involves one-to-one daily instruction and provides the opportunity to share experiences and make new friends.  The course can also be a good preparation for the Guide Dog Mobility Programme.

The benefits include:

  • Improves independence and freedom by reducing the need for sighted assistance
  • Gives greater confidence and freedom to get out and about, improving work opportunities and encouraging an active social life
  • Improves safety, for example, in identifying and avoiding obstacles
  • Helps to improve understanding and awareness of the surrounding environment

 To apply, kindly complete our online form.