Are there associations for guide dog users?
Yes, major consumer organizations operate interest groups focusing on guide dog and service animal issues. These include: Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) American Council of the Blind 14311 Astrodome Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906-2245 Phone: (301) 598-5771, (888) 858-1008 Membership: Jane Sheehan Email: info@gdui.org Website: www.gdui.org GDUI is affiliated with the American Council of the Blind and is a peer support network and membership organization which promotes acceptance of blind people and their guide dogs, works for enforcement, expansion and standardization of laws admitting guide dogs into public places, advocates for quality training and follow-up services, publishes an audio magazine, “Paw tracks”. GDUI’s free product catalog, which lists items available for sale, is available in Braille, large print, cassette and IBM disk. Making Impressions: A Handbook for the Prospective Guide Dog Handler is available in alternative formats and is available free of charge in GDUI’s catalog
