Walking with a Human or Dog Guide

Learn how a human guide can help a person who is blind or low vision to navigate through crowds and unknown spaces safely and effectively. Find out about dog guides and the role they play in getting around for people who are blind or low vision.

Two individuals using the human guide technique

How to Walk with a Guide

Often, people who are blind or low vision need some assistance with walking safely outside familiar environments. Perhaps a friend or family member may try to help by holding your hand or having you rest your hand on his or her shoulder. While well intended, these methods are unsafe and can lead to accidents. The […]

Person crossing a street with a dog guide

Dog Guides

Guide Dogs: Perception and Reality We’re all familiar with the image of dogs guiding people who are blind or low vision along streets and through public spaces. But unless you’ve benefited from one of these specially-trained animals, you probably have no idea what excellent mobility tools and loving companions they can be. The guide dog […]