The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 35 years ago on July 26, 1990. This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. 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… Continue reading 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We are excited to share the highlights of our 48th Annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic, held on June 9th at the scenic Mount Kisco Country Club. The day was unforgettable, filled with golf, guide dogs, adorable puppies, and an outpouring of generosity. Be sure to check out our gallery below to experience… Continue reading Guiding Eyes Golf Classic 2025
Throughout our 70-year history, one important thing remains the same: our dedication to connecting exceptional guide dogs with individuals for greater independence. Explore our 2024 Annual Report to discover the significant progress we’ve made this year at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Get an inside look at how your invaluable support has driven our mission… Continue reading 2024 Annual Report
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is marked annually on the third Thursday of May. It’s a day that is near and dear to our mission, as it focuses on digital access and inclusion for those who live with disabilities or impairments. Creating accessible digital materials is crucial for inclusivity, especially for those with disabilities. Here are… Continue reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025
Guiding Eyes celebrates our secret ingredient this NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK, April 20-26, 2025! Help us celebrate our amazing volunteers, and please enjoy the video below! If you are unable to view the video, please accept this website’s Consent Preferences in the lower right of the screen. The Recipe for a Guiding Eyes Guide Dog A… Continue reading The Recipe for a Guiding Eyes Guide Dog
Meet Jelly Bean & Jolie: Two Guide Dog Puppies Ready to Shine ✨ National Puppy Day is all about celebrating the joy, love, and boundless potential of puppies. At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we know that every guide dog starts their journey as a playful, curious pup with the potential to change a life.… Continue reading Celebrate National Puppy Day with Jelly Bean and Jolie
UPDATE: On Sunday, February 23, 2025, it was another beautiful sunny day in Warren, CT, for the 40th Annual Lake Waramaug Polar Bear Run! With over 700 participants, this year’s event raised an impressive $10,240 for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. We would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, spectators, and those who donated… Continue reading Supporting Guiding Eyes: 2025 Polar Bear Run
Happy Valentine’s Day! Your official Guiding Eyes Valentine’s Day card is here, featuring our Valentine’s Day vote winner, INDIANA! Wishing you a heartwarming day with love, happiness, and plenty of PUPPY LOVE! Paws, cuddles, and Valentine snuggles,Indiana and littermates, Infinity, Isa and Ivan Enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos from our photoshoot!
At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are committed to providing exceptional guide dogs to individuals with vision loss, bringing greater mobility, confidence and freedom. For Sonia, this partnership has been transformative. With her Guiding Eyes guide dogs – past, present and future – she knows she can rely on us to support her journey toward independence.… Continue reading Create Your FreeWill Today
Earlier this week, Thomas Panek, an avid runner and the President & CEO of Guiding Eyes, was joined by Terri Rupp, a 2024 graduate and ultramarathoner. They were featured on WBUR, an NPR public radio station in Boston, Massachusetts, where they discussed the impact that having a Running Guide has had on their lives, as… Continue reading Discovering Running Guides
