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Deaf-Blind Guide Dog Program | Leader Dogs For The Blind

1039 South Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Serves individuals age 16 and over who both are legally blind and hearing impaired and meet the following criteria: - Must use American Sign Language (ASL). - Must have good mental and physical health, including the ability to walk several blocks without jeopardizing any current medical conditions. - Must demonstrate a proper method of crossing a street including the use of message cards, taped message device, human assistance or remaining functional vision. - Have successfully completed a basic course in orientation and mobility (white cane training).
- Same as site hours. - Once completed application is received, the review process typically takes 30 to 60 days. If approved for a program, assignment to a class usually takes an additional 30 to 90 days. - Call for details regarding next available 3-week residential training program.
https://www.leaderdog.org
[email protected]

Communication method is American Sign Language (ASL), either visual or tactile, depending on client needs.

Call the office or visit the website for more information. Clients may speak with a guide dog mobility instructor via videophone by emailing their appointment request to [email protected]. Please put “Videophone Appointment Request” in the subject line. To apply for a guide dog, complete online application or visit the website to download an application to complete and mail in.

No fee including guide dog, equipment, room and board during residential training program, and transportation to and from the residential training program.

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Description

Provides dogs trained to assist individuals who have both visual and hearing impairments. Dogs trained for these individuals recognized and respond to hand signals and American Sign Language (ASL) with or without vocal support. The guide dogs have been trained to help individuals who have both visual impairments or blindness as well as a hearing impairment increase their mobility and independence and/or maximize their ability to communicate effectively.

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Leader Dogs For The Blind

Provides guide dogs and cane travel instruction for individuals with legal blindness.