Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Yorktown Heights, New York
About This School
Established in 1954, Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss, having graduated more than 10,000 guide dog teams over its history. Guiding Eyes is an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation and provides all client services completely free of charge.
Programs and Services
Guide dog training and matching using the school’s Successive Training and Enrichment Program (STEP), in-residence instruction at its Yorktown Heights headquarters, an urban training center in White Plains, and ongoing support for graduate teams.
Who This School Serves
People who are blind or have vision loss who are interested in navigating with the help of a guide dog.
Geographic Service Area
Serves applicants throughout the United States; training takes place at the school’s Headquarters and Training Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, with additional facilities in Patterson and White Plains, New York.
Cost, Application, and Contact Details
All guide dogs and training are provided at no cost to clients. For general inquiries or to begin an application, call 800-942-0149, or write to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.