About GDS
At Guide Dogs Singapore (GDS), we believe that people with vision impairment should not be limited by their loss of sight. As a non-profit social service agency, we aim to enhance the quality of life for people with vision impairment through rehabilitation and the use of guide dogs, and help them to integrate into society.
Guide Dog Laws in Singapore
The Government of Singapore has demonstrated its full support of guide dogs. Guide dogs are permitted in all F&B establishment, including Halal-certified ones, by the National Environmental Agency (NEA) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) under the Environmental Public Health Act (Food Hygiene) Regulations (Chapter 95, Section 113), Regulation 29.
A joint circular by the Singapore Food Agency, the Ministry of Social and Family Development and SG enable was issued to remind all food retail operttors that guide dogs are permitted in food retail establishments under the current legislation.
Guide dogs are also allowed on all public transportation by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Mass Rapid Transit. Regulation 8(1), (3) of the Rapid Transit Systems Regulations (Cap 263A).
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Latest News
Help Us Become Guide Dog Heroes
From 1 March to 31 May 2023, help us raise the next generation of guide dog heroes. Let's celebrate the important role guide dogs play in supporting people with VI, providing hope, independence, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
Volunteer for Guide Dogs Singapore Flag Day 2023
Our annual Flag Day is back again! For the first time in 3 years, we are excited to hold our Flag Day in person! We are calling for volunteers to join us for our island-wide street collection efforts on Saturday, 4 March 2023. Take to the streets to increase awareness of the vision impaired community and guide dogs by collecting public donations in tin cans with us!
Volunteer: Temporary Carers/Boarders
We are seeking to expand our volunteers for GDS Guide Dog Programmes. To apply as a temporary carers/boarders for guide dog, do send in your application to admin@guidedogs.org.sg.

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