Established in 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind has made the lives of visually impaired people better in many ways. It is well known for its meticulous matching program between applicants and guide dogs wherein the guide dog chosen for the human meets his/her personality, physical needs, and lifestyle, among other factors. It is, indeed, a foundation that knows the strong inseparable bond that can develop between a human and a guard dog, perhaps his/her best friend for life.

The Guide Dog Foundation provides the guide dogs for free to blind people who wants to enjoy the benefits of enhanced independence and mobility, two aspects that significantly improve quality of life even for non-visually impaired people. Its program is not the run-of-the-mill kind either because the foundation is known for its individualized instructions and small classes, thus, ensuring that the applicant and his/her guide dog can work well in all settings.

Emphasis must be made on the foundation's all-inclusive policy. The foundation also provides training for other physically-challenged people as well as hearing-impaired individuals, both of which are also appreciative of the increased mobility and independence provided by working with a well-trained guide dog. Indeed, the limitations of many types of physical disabilities can be considerably alleviated with the assistance of guide dogs trained by the foundation's experts.

Of course, the plight of the blind can also be the plight of the public. The foundation then works toward public education vehicles designed to broaden the public's understanding of its work as well as of the rights and responsibilities associated with disability and of vision, visual impairment, and blindness.

Everybody can assist the Guide Dog Foundation in promoting the rights and improving the lives of the visually impaired. You can spread the word about it, make a financial contribution to it, and sponsor a puppy, among others, depending on your capacity to give.