Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Address
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4024
Description:
Provides professionally trained guide dogs to blind individuals and professional instruction
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 18, 2025
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Mailing
611 Granite Springs Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Contacts
Eduardo Andrade
https://www.facebook.com/GuidingEyes/
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(914) 245-4024
Fax
(914) 245-1609
Toll-Free Phone
(800) 942-0149
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Access.
Services
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Description
Provides trained dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired. Residential Training Program ACTION Program (Accelerated Client Training Option) Unique 15-day training program for experienced guide dog users. Special Needs Program Have successfully graduated blind individuals who have, in addition to blindness, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, balance problems, and hearing impairments, including individuals who are Deaf-Blind and communicate by American Sign Language. Special Needs Programs run at the same time as the Residential Training Programs. Home Training Program For people who are unable to travel to the Training Center and have had previous guide dog experience. (Exception based on need and ability can be made.)
Hours
Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm.
Required Documents
Contact agency.
Eligibility
Are legally blind according to your eye doctor; at least 16 years old; have completed formal Orientation and Mobility training; walk outdoors regularly and independently using a white cane, are able and willing to be responsible full-time for a guide dog's care.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
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Languages
English, Sign Language.
Service Area
Nationwide.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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