Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind

New York · Eastern U.S. for general applicants; veterans may live anywhere in U.S.

Not verifiedOpen / Available

ServesEastern U.S. for general applicants; veterans may live anywhere in U.S.

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostFree of charge; handler responsible for ongoing dog care (~$900–$1,200/year published estimate)

Wait timeMatch-dependent; not publicly quoted

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationNot verified

Who qualifiesLegally blind people age 16+; veterans who are legally blind

Travel requiredHometown Training minimizes residential travel; team training generally 10 days–2 weeks

Training modelMatched guide dog; Hometown Training in client's home/community

About the Program

Requires legal blindness, O&M training, ability to walk at least one mile/day and ability to care financially/physically for dog.

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs

Legally blind people age 16+; veterans who are legally blind

Geographic eligibility: Eastern U.S. for general applicants; veterans may live anywhere in U.S.

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes — breeds, raises and trains guide dogs

Owner-training supported: No

Free of charge; handler responsible for ongoing dog care (~$900–$1,200/year published estimate)

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait time: Match-dependent; not publicly quoted

Applications: Open / Available

Applications open online

Training model: Matched guide dog; Hometown Training in client's home/community

Travel/on-site requirement: Hometown Training minimizes residential travel; team training generally 10 days–2 weeks

Lifetime technical support