Guide Dogs for the Blind International (GDBI) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to helping Canadians who are blind or visually impaired. Canadians receive personalized instruction in two in-residence programs at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), with world-class facilities in California and Oregon. GDB is the largest guide dog school in North America.

Canadians benefit from two core client programs:

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Guide Dog Program

Matching people with highly-trained guide dogs.

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Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program

Teaching orientation and mobility tactics for safe, independent travel, including the skills that are most relevant to guide dog mobility.

We also have a lineup of informational events (both in person and virtual) for people interested in learning more about our programs and the guide dog lifestyle, as well as comprehensive programs for youth and young adults.

All of our services are provided free of charge, and we serve people from throughout the United States and Canada.