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Organization:
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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
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Address:
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c/o National Office and Training Centre
PO Box 280
Manotick, ON
K4M 1A3
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Street Address:
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4120 Rideau Valley Dr N
Manotick
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Intersection:
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Rideau Valley Dr N and Barnsdale Rd
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-5pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-5pm | |
Closed Statutory Holidays
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Service Description:
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Professionally trained guide dogs and assistance dogs for people with a visual impairment and for people with a mobility-related disability
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Application:
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No referral required * application available online or upon request * applicants evaluated on physical condition, mobility, degree of blindness and ability to care for and work a guide dog * interview, waiting list and residential training class
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Permanent residents of Canada who are registered legally blind and 16 years and older ; strong sense of independence and mobility ; ability to walk two routes independently ; reasonable physical health and a stable home environment
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