You're not going to put baby in the corner; I am going out. With my white cane, I have my freedom and my sense of self. I'd rather have no stoppers in my life.
Be An Ambassador
Share the message. Inspire Action. Change Lives.
Anyone can be an ambassador for Leader Dogs for the Blind. By sharing our mission, powerful videos and inspiring stories, you help more people learn about Leader Dog and bring confidence and independence within reach for people who are blind or low vision.
Why Ambassadors Matter
Every year, 80,000 people in the U.S. become blind or low vision. Leader Dog provides programs at no cost to our clients and support to help them travel safely and independently. Ambassadors help ensure more people know:
- Who we are: a nonprofit empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.
- What we do: provide guide dog, orientation & mobility and teen programs, all at no cost to our clients.
- Why it matters: only 10% of people who are blind or low vision travel safely and independently, with Leader Dog that number can grow.
Ambassador Toolkit
Everything you need to spread the word, all in one place.
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Fast Facts
Copy and paste these anywhere to spark a conversation:
- 100% donor funded, all services at no cost to our clients
- Serving clients from all 50 states and several countries
- More than 18,000 graduates since 1939
- Only 10% of people who are blind or low vision travel safely and independently
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Resource Library
Looking to dive deeper? Use these ready-to-share materials to spread the word in your community. Perfect for presentations, events or quick handouts.
Included in the folder:
- Community Presentation – a ready-made slideshow to introduce Leader Dog.
- Flyers & Handouts – including Differences between White Cane vs. Guide Dog, Human Guide Brochure, and more.
- Ways to Give – materials to help explain how supporters can make an impact.
Taking the Lead Podcast
Every episode of Taking the Lead features conversations with graduates, volunteers and experts who bring our mission to life. Listening and sharing is one of the easiest ways to spread awareness.
How to share the podcast:
- Post your favorite episode link on social media with #TakingTheLead
- Play an episode at a community or club meeting
- Recommend it to a friend, coworker or family member
Leader Dog Leo helps with my independence. I haven't been able to drive for a while and now I can’t get out and do my outdoor activities I love so much. I’m now able to explore my home area more which I'm excited about.
Programs at Leader Dog
Short and simple, so you can introduce people to what we do – all at no cost to our clients.
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Orientation & Mobility
A one-week, one-on-one program teaching safe travel skills with the white cane.
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Guide Dog
Personalized partnerships between clients and trained dogs that restore confidence and independence.
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Teen Orientation & Mobility
A weeklong program for teens and a supporter to learn safe travel together.
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Teen Summer Camp
A week-long experience combining outdoor adventure, mobility skills, friendships and leadership development.
How to Share
Not sure where to start? Here are easy ways to be a Leader Dog Ambassador:
Your Impact
With every post, video, and story you share, you expand our community, helping more people discover Leader Dogs for the Blind and the life-changing impact made possible by supporters, volunteers, and advocates like you.