About Guide Dogs.
Every person is different and every person’s vision is different, but these images help give an idea of what a person may see if they have one of these conditions.
What is vision loss?
Vision loss is when someone's ability to see clearly decreases, ranging from mild blurriness to severe impairment, possibly affecting one or both eyes. There are several main causes of vision loss, including eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, injuries to the eyes or optic nerves, as well as certain medical conditions like diabetes, can contribute to vision loss.
Experiencing vision loss can be challenging emotionally and physically. People might feel frustrated, anxious, or sad about the changes in their vision and how it affects their daily life. Tasks that were once simple, like reading, driving, or recognizing faces, may become difficult.
How we help
We deliver more than 900 programs to people with vision loss and blindness every year, including our iconic Guide Dogs.
We do this through providing a range of
services which include:
• Orientation and Mobility
• Guide Dog Mobility
• Occupational Therapy
• Counselling
• Leisure and Lifestyle programs
• Assistive Technology
About Our Dogs
There’s a reason we’re called ‘Guide Dogs’.
For decades now, Guide Dogs have been a beacon of joy and opportunity – not only for people living with vision and mobility loss, but for many other Australians.
Vision loss can be a confronting and challenging experience which can leave people feeling isolated in their own communities. Limited vision impacts a person’s feelings of security, independence, social health and confidence as they navigate their community and undertake the daily tasks many of us take for granted.
A Guide Dog completely changes this and can totally transform a person’s life. A Guide Dog helps their handler navigate the world and continue doing things like going to the shops, getting to work and moving through crowds safely and independently.
Our Guide Dogs provide so much more than just mobility benefits. They can enhance social participation, well-being, and encourage their handler to try new experiences and challenges.
Keen to learn more?
Visit our website www.qld.guidedogs.com.au to learn more about our services or others ways you can get involved.
About Guide Dogs
For over 60 years, Guide Dogs has been trusted to empower and support people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more about our services.
About Low Vision
Learn more about eye health, the types of low vision, and how to assist someone with low vision.
Our Guide Dogs
Learn more about our precious pups and the imPAWtant role they play.
