Apply to Orientation and Mobility Program

Thank you for your interest in Leader Dogs for the Blind’s Orientation and Mobility (O&M) program. Leader Dog is committed to providing high quality individualized instruction. The goal of independent, effective travel with a white cane is achieved using comprehensive instruction that includes strategies tailored to each client’s abilities and lifestyles.

All instruction can be communicated in Spanish to residents of the U.S., Canada or Mexico, or using American Sign Language (ASL), either visual or tactile, if a client is DeafBlind.

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O&M Program

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply to our O&M program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be able to care for yourself independently.
  • Be at least 18 years old at the time of program attendance.
  • Be able to walk for 30 minutes at a time, multiple times per day, without using a walker or a wheelchair.
  • Everyone 18+ is subject to background checks

Teen O&M Program

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply to our O&M program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be able to care for yourself independently.
  • Be at least 16 years old and completed one year of high school at the time of program attendance
  • Be able to walk for 30 minutes at a time, multiple times per day, without using a walker or a wheelchair.
  • Need to bring adult supporter that is at least 18 years old
  • Everyone 18+ is subject to background checks

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Application Process

The application process consists of a form application and medical and vision information. Once an applicant is approved for the program, we will get in touch with you to select class dates.

To begin your application review, all required items must be completed and submitted to our client services department.

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Upcoming Class Schedule

Class StartClass EndProgram
July 6, 2025July 12, 2025O&M
July 13, 2025July 19, 2025O&M, Teen O&M
July 20, 2025July 26, 2025O&M
July 27, 2025August 2, 2025O&M
August 3, 2025August 9, 2025O&M
August 10, 2025August 16, 2025O&M, Teen O&M
August 17, 2025August 23, 2025O&M
August 24, 2025August 30, 2025O&M
September 7, 2025September 13, 2025O&M
September 14, 2025September 20, 2025O&M
September 21, 2025September 27, 2025O&M
September 28, 2025October 4, 2025O&M
October 5, 2025October 11, 2025O&M
October 12, 2025October 18, 2025O&M
October 19, 2025October 25, 2025O&M
October 26, 2025November 1, 2025O&M
November 2, 2025November 8, 2025O&M
November 9, 2025November 15, 2025O&M
November 16, 2025November 22, 2025O&M
November 30, 2025December 6, 2025O&M
December 7, 2025December 13, 2025O&M
December 14, 2025December 20, 2025O&M
January 4, 2026January 10, 2026O&M
January 11, 2026January 17, 2026O&M
January 25, 2026January 31, 2026O&M
February 1, 2026February 7, 2026O&M
February 8, 2026February 14, 2026O&M
February 15, 2026February 21, 2026O&M
February 22, 2026February 28, 2026O&M
March 1, 2026March 7, 2026O&M
March 8, 2026March 14, 2026O&M
March 15, 2026March 21, 2026O&M
March 22, 2026March 28, 2026O&M
March 29, 2026April 4, 2026O&M
April 5, 2026April 11, 2026O&M
April 12, 2026April 18, 2026O&M
April 26, 2026May 2, 2026O&M
May 3, 2026May 9, 2026O&M
May 10, 2026May 16, 2026O&M
May 17, 2026May 23, 2026O&M
May 31, 2026June 6, 2026O&M
June 7, 2026June 13, 2026O&M, Teen O&M
June 13, 2026June 19, 2026O&M