Guide Dogs NSW ACT - Head Office

About Guide Dogs NSW ACT - Head Office

Provides services to enhance independent mobility to anyone with a vision impairment. These include * assessment and training in orientation and mobility to people of all ages with vision impairment; * referrals to occupational therapists where required; * aids to mobility including guide dogs, * long canes, support canes and electronic aids; * low vision assessment and training; * compensatory training to people with a neurological vision impairment; * Pets As Therapy (PAT) dogs to provide companionship to people with special needs (not only those who are vision impaired); * advocacy and community education on the needs and rights of people with disabilities and staff training seminars for other service providers. Other contact numbers include Guide Dogs Centre (PAT referrals)on 4579 7555; Low Vision Clinic at Chatswood on 9412 9300