At Leader Dogs for the Blind, we empower people to reclaim their independence through programs provided at no cost to our clients. If vision loss has slowed you down, we’re here to help.
We believe that everyone deserves a life of independence and mobility. All of our services are provided at no cost to our clients, including travel in the U.S. and Canada, room and board, equipment and instruction. This means that no one is excluded from living their most fulfilling life due to financial barriers.
A one-week, one-on-one program teaching safe travel skills with the white cane.
Personalized partnerships between clients and trained dogs that restore confidence and independence.
A weeklong program for teens and a supporter to learn safe travel together.
A week-long experience combining outdoor adventure, mobility skills, friendships and leadership development.
Our life-changing programs are just a click away. Apply today and discover the freedom, confidence, and empowerment you deserve—all at no cost.
Leader Dog is 100% philanthropically funded. Your gift today is what makes it possible for someone to walk with confidence and independence tomorrow. There are many ways to support Leader Dog. See which one is right for you.
Hosting a breeding stock dog means welcoming a dog into your home for the duration of their breeding career, helping to shape the next generation of Leader Dogs.
As a Leader Dog puppy raiser, you’ll volunteer to help a Future Leader Dog learn the basic skills they’ll need before entering formal guide dog training.
Whether working directly with our clients and dogs or supporting areas like the vet clinic, puppy development, breeding and beyond, volunteers help bring our mission to life every day.
There are people in my life not ready for me to go out on my own, but I can't live in their fear. You're not going to put baby in the corner. I am going out! I'm going to do this my way—the way Leader Dog taught me. I am independent, I can travel.
Since losing my first guide dog, we haven't gone out to eat in over a year, I haven't gone out to the grocery store, and I go to work using a cane. I'm looking forward to walking the path and trails and getting out again with my new Leader Dog, Oscar.
With Leader Dog Hondo always by my side, I never feel alone, afraid or lost. He makes me feel safe, secure, confident and full of joy — and he has rekindled the adventurous spirit I thought was gone forever. I will never be able to express how grateful I am to have my golden light!
Join us on Friday, March 20 for Dinner in the Dark presented by AAA – The Auto Club Group! Leader Dog’s signature fundraising event is evolving in with a deeper focus on the daily realities faced by people who are blind or low vision. In this year’s enhanced format, instead of a blindfolded dinner, experience blindfold moments throughout the evening.
Dinner in the Dark will be hosted at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township, Michigan.
In our latest Faithful Friends newsletter, we highlight ways we are helping Leader Dog clients — and we invite you to learn how you can make a difference.
