Information for Guide Dog Handlers
Get information on Canadian legislation relating to guide dogs, tools on advocating for your rights and information on our Guide Dog Assistance Program.
Travelling with a Guide Dog
Everything you need to know about travelling with a guide dog.
New Digital ID card for CNIB Guide Dog Handlers
Developed jointly by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), the digital ID verifies that a guide dog or assistance dog has been trained by an accredited organization, helping to reduce access refusals and improve guide dog and assistance dog recognition worldwide. The ADI-IGDF digital ID card is free to use and securely stored on a smartphone in the ID123 Digital Card app.
Guide Dog Handler Advocacy Resources
Through education and awareness, we are committed to ensuring social attitudes shift to universal acceptance and appreciation for guide dogs. We have many advocacy resources available, including a Guide Dog Handler Advocacy Toolkit and CNIB’s standard advocacy letter.
Guide Dog Assistance Fund
Find out about financial assistance for extraordinary veterinary expenses. This fund is available to guide dog handlers from any guide dog school.
Guide Dog Programs in Canada
CNIB Guide Dogs recommends keeping your options open by applying to multiple guide dog programs. Here’s a list of other programs in Canada for your consideration.