At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, our mission is built on empowerment and accessibility, offering a greater level of independence through partnerships with our exceptional guide dogs. These dogs are trained with commitment and care, to assist individuals with visual impairments in navigating life’s challenges, while the ADA ensures these individuals have the right to access public spaces with their guide dogs.
July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a pivotal moment in the pursuit of inclusion and equal opportunity. It is also Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and ongoing advocacy of the disability community. Guiding Eyes celebrates these advancements and the individuality of each of our amazing students.
More about the ADA
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA is divided into five titles that relate to different areas of public life:
If you’d like more information regarding these five titles, a Fact Sheet from the ADA Network is available as a Large Print PDF.
