Leader Dogs for the Blind, Inc.

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1039 South Rochester Road
Rochester, MI 48307

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(810) 651-3713 TTY
(810) 651-5812 Fax

Operating Agency: Leader Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
Agency Type: Private Non-Profit
Person in charge: William C. Hansen President
Hours of operation: 8:30AM-4:30PM, Mon-Fri; 8:00AM-4:00PM, Mon-Fri Jun, Jul, Aug
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Must be 18 and over; must be legally blind.
Intake Procedure: Written application required; specific documents required.

About the program:
Provides leader dogs to individuals whose vision is impaired to the extent of legal blindness as defined by the IRS. ELIGIBILITY: Agency restricts its services to those who are legally blind as defined by the IRS, but are in godd health and able to walk several miles daily at a fairly brisk pace. REFERRAL POLICY: Applicant completes first and last page of application and physician must complete the second and third pages. Assignment cannot be made until receipt of completed application. An admissions committee evaluates the application and upon final acceptance, the applicant is notified of definite assignment. There is no charge for the leader dog or any part of the 4-week training program. Applicants must undergo the 4-week program with their assigned dog at the Michigan facility. Students live at the facility under constant supervision of competent instructors.