Guide Dog Peer Group (Ontario)

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Peer Support Programs

Join other guide dog handlers to talk about social/advocacy issues.

This group meets via teleconference biweekly on Wednesday, March 3,17 & 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call-in information will be given upon registration. 

Please be advised that you must register for all programs. We kindly ask you to RSVP a minimum of 1 full business day before the start of the program.

Registration required. To register for this program, please contact registrations.onw@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.

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