Since 1972, Guide Dog Users Inc. has supported Guide Dog users around the United States and Canada.
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Meet and purchase tickets for your chance to win any or all of our 2026 class of five plush guide dogs in harness! guidedogusersinc.org/2026-pl…
GDUI Position Statement: Restoring Guide Dog Handlers’ Air Travel Independence: A Call for Airlines to Eliminate overly burdensome Documentation Barriers guidedogusersinc.org/air-tra…
Exciting news! Our fundraiser with Sherwood Forest Farms is back with more items to choose from! guidedogusersinc.org/sherwoo…
Justice Department Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Service Dogs, Wheelchairs justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
Today at 3:30 PM US Eastern time, join our virtual panel on prison puppy programs presented by Leader Dogs and America’s Vet Dogs. Listen on ACB Media 2. If you registered for the ACB convention, you will have received the Zoom link via email. acbmedia.org/home/streams/me…
It's back! This year, GDUI is holding a drawing for 3 plush pups wearing handmade harnesses. Meet the pups and purchase the chance to welcome one or more of them into your family here. guidedogusersinc.org/gdui-20… #guidedog #guidedogs #blindness #blind #lowvision #visuallyimpaired
Has your guide dog been nudging, poking and trying some more to get extra attention from you today? Well… Here’s why! It’s International Guide Dog Day! Read our full message on this special occasion. guidedogusersinc.org/happy-i… #GuideDog #blind #LowVision #visuallyImpaired #dog
Both Uber and Lyft have added optional features for riders to identify that they ride with a service animal. The driver is notified upon arrival. Uber: Account tab > Settings > Accessibility > Service Animal. Lyft: Menu > Help > Accessibility > Disclose Your Service Animal.
More information about Uber's implementation can be found at Supporting riders with service animals | Uber Newsroom
There are still a few days left for you to purchase festive holiday displays and support GDUI! Choose from a gold and silver reindeer gift set, a 22" fragrant, mixed evergreen wreath, and/or a gift centerpiece with LED candle. Order by Monday, November 25. guidedogusersinc.org/holiday…
GDUI has sent three representatives to the Rideshare Rally organized by @NFB_voice to raise awareness of the continued denials faced by guide dog handlers from Uber and Lyft drivers. Rally coverage available via the @airaio app and YouTube channel.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have issued an update regarding new dog import requirements which take effect from August 1. The media release from the CDC with full details can be found at cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/…. For more information, visit cdc.gov/importation/dogs/ind….
The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking comments until May 29 regarding renewal of the service animal forms required for air travel. GDUI has submitted a comment, and we encourage individuals to do so as well. federalregister.gov/document…
If you have experienced #Uber and #Lyft access denials because of your #GuideDog, here's how to file complaints with both the companies and the Department of Justice. guidedogusersinc.org/resourc…
Do you frequently encounter uncontrolled pet dogs in stores or other venues? We have advice. guidedogusersinc.org/resourc…
If you have been denied by a rideshare driver because of the presence of your guide dog, GDUI & ACB want to hear from you! At the recommendation of the US Department of Justice (DOJ), ACB will send the compiled data to DOJ following survey close on 12/31. surveymonkey.com/r/Rideshare…
Check out the second hour of this podcast, in which a group of our members and supporters discuss what you can do when you’ve experienced a rideshare denial with your guide dog. acbmedia.org/2022/10/23/the-…
Our holiday wreath and centerpiece fundraiser is back! Find out more information and how to purchase yours here, and thanks for your support. guidedogusersinc.org/gdui-wr…
Our virtual convention program recordings are now available! Either search for ACB Focus: Education and ACB Focus: Technology in your favorite podcast app, or click below. Stay tuned for our hybrid programs. guidedogusersinc.org/2022-gd…