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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Provides guide dogs and other services. Includes social events, national raffle and news.

The Seeing Dogs Alliance
An alternative source of dogs to guide blind people. Information on activities, and ways in which people can help.

Dog AID
Charity which specialises in helping the physically disabled to train their own pet dogs to work as assistance dogs. Details of training available and fundraising activities.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Trains dogs to alert deaf people to sounds such as the alarm clock, doorbell, telephone and smoke alarms, Includes news, literature and how to support.

Dogs for the Disabled
Charity which helps disabled people to increase their independence by training specially selected dogs to live and work with them, giving them an enhanced quality of life. Includes history, dogs, clients and donation form.

Guide Dog Etiquette
Interesting facts, do's and dont's about Guide Dogs for the blind and visually impaired

Pets As Therapy
Cats and dogs registered to visit hospitals and residential homes to offer comfort and support. Offers information of how to get involved, forum and fact sheets.

Support Dogs Online
Charity training disability assistance dogs including seizure alert dogs and medical assistance dogs. Includes fostering, socialising and adoption details and latest news.

BBC - Ouch! - Close Up
Guide horses are being introduced into Britain as an alternative to a guide dog to help blind and disabled people get around. A Look at the potential uses of guide horses and how they can assist disabled people.

Canine Partners
A registered charity assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs. Includes news and events.


Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Communication Disorders: Blindness and Visual Impairment
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