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Location:
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. 371 East Jericho Turnpike Smithtown, NY 11787 |
Mailing Address:
ATTENTION:
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. 371 East Jericho Turnpike Smithtown, NY 11787 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(631) 930-9070
Phone #:(866) 282-8047
Phone #:
Phone #:
Phone #:
Fax Number:(631) 930-9009' ;
Web Page:
www.guidedog.org
E-mail to:
info@guidedog.org
Program Details:
Operating Agency:
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. (Private, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge:
Office Manager:Catherine McDougall
Hours:
24 hours
Eligibility:
Individuals with a special need who can experience greater independence from assistance
Fees:
none
Intake Process:
apply online or call office
Program Licenses:
Staff Qualifications:
Service Area:
National
Handicap Accessibility:
Program/Service Notes:
GDFB improves the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or with other special needs.
Services Provided:
• Comprehensive training with a guide dog or service dog with an instructor on campus.
• Transportation is paid for (if needed) to and from the Smithtown, New York campus for students traveling within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Free aftercare services
Resources Available:
• The Guideway newsletter
• Stories of Second Sight
• Digital Guide e-mail newsletter
• Various brochures
This information was last updated on 10/27/2010
This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Area 9 In-Home and Community Services may not be held liable for misuse of this information.