Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
Address
371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787-2976
(800) 548-4337
Description:
Provides guide dogs and training for free to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including veterans, who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Languages:
Spanish, English
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
October 18, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787-2976
Contacts
Allison Storck
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
General Email
Veterans Program Email
Phone Numbers
Toll Free
(800) 548-4337
Fax
(631) 930-9009
Main
(631) 930-9000
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides guide dogs and training free of charge to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including veterans, who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Required Documents
Additional Documents/Information that may be requested: Medical report completed by a primary health care physician; Ophthalmologist's report; Orientation and mobility professional's report; Mental Health Report
Eligibility
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired with a need for a guide dog
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Visit www.GuideDog.org for more information on the program (2) Click on the "Apply Now" button from the "Get a Guide Dog" page to begin your application process online (3) The application can also be printed and faxed to the number provided (4) Call 631-930-9070 to have a team member walk you through the online application (5) Braille applications are available upon request (6) Once the application is submitted, a field service representative will follow up with each applicant within 5 days to conduct a phone or in-person interview (7) Submit or bring required documents (8) Attend in-person classes with dog, which will require 9-18 months of training before the class with client
Languages
Spanish, English
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides service dogs and training free of charge to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, or have other disabilities, including veterans, who seek enhanced mobility and independence.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
Required Documents
Additional Documents/Information that may be requested: (1) Medical report completed by a primary health care physician (2) Ophthalmologist's report (3) Orientation and mobility professional's report (4) Mental Health Report
Eligibility
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired or have other disabilities with a need for a guide dog
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Visit www.GuideDog.org for more information on the program (2) Click on the "Apply Now" button from the "Get a Guide Dog" page to apply online (3) The application can also be printed and faxed to number provided (4) Call 631-930-9070 to have a team member help you with the online application (5) Braille applications are available on request; (6) Once the application is submitted, a field service representative will follow up with each applicant within 5 days to conduct a phone or in-person interview (7) Submit or bring required documents (8) Attend in-person training with matched dog, which will need 9-18 months of training before matching with client
Languages
Spanish, English
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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