South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind

To ensure the safety and independence of blind and partially sighted people using a guide dog as a mobility aid. To achieve the highest standards of breeding, development, care and training of dogs. To achieve the highest standards of education of blind and partially sighted people in the handling, care and use of a guide dog as a mobility aid. To provide excellence in the provision of aftercare services to blind and partially sighted people and their guide dogs for the lifetime of the dog. To develop and promote Orientation and Mobility as part of the rehabilitation of blind and partially sighted people in society. To educate and qualify instructors to achieve the highest standards in the education of Orientation and Mobility techniques. To provide consultancy services and support for the implementation, delivery and evaluation of Orientation and Mobility services to NGO’s, government departments and the corporate sector. To educate communities and individuals in the Mission ...