Directory of Community Services
A service of Carroll County Public Library
Organization Full Listing
Leader Dogs for the Blind 
1039 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115
PO Box 5000
Rochester Hills, MI 48308-5000
248-651-9011 - voice
248-651-5812 - fax
| Office Hours | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Contact 1 | David Locklin Director of Programs 248-659-5008 - voice |
| Contact 2 | Jim Dugan Manager of Client Services 248-659-5047 - voice |
| Purpose | Founded in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for independent travel through quality Leader Dogs, highly effective client instruction and innovative services. Each year, over 200 students attend our 25 day residential training program to be paired with a guide dog. We also offer an additional component to our guide dog program where we teach people how to use audible, pedestrian GPS to navigate both familiar and new environments in conjunction with their guide dog. |
| Service | Provides mobility training for people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind. Programs include training in the use of a Leader Dog, accelerated O&M training (cane travel), pedestrian GPS training and a summer youth experience (camp) for teens 16-17 years old. All services are provided free of charge to the recipient. Call, write or visit www.leaderdog.org for more information. |
| Eligibility | Legally blind, physically capable of the work., at least 16 years old. |
| Fees | All training and equipment is provided free of charge. Leader Dog also covers the cost to travel to Michigan |
| Ages Served | Serves ages 16 and older. |
| Area Served | Unlimited service area. |
| Subjects | Seeing Eye Dogs |
| Last Updated | 29 April 2021 |