Outreach and Advocacy

GDS works closely with our stakeholders to build a safe and inclusive community, so people with vision loss can participate equally. We also aim to increase awareness and normalise the use of guide dogs. Our team at GDS customises each talk and training session to suit the needs of the audience. There are also opportunities to observe how our clients use their guide dogs and white canes.

Here are some examples on how we collaborate with various stakeholders.

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Government Agencies, Transport Agencies and Companies

Types of vision impairment
Understanding how people with vision loss function
Information on guide dogs to dispel misconceptions and increase awareness
How to guide and communicate with people with vision loss (using white cane or guide dog)
Dos and don’ts when interacting with a person using a guide dog
Consultancy and infrastructure modification for better accessibility

Outreach programme with SMRT

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Employers

Types of vision impairment
How employees with vision loss use assistive technology to work
Consultancy on the support system to tap on (government grants and GDS’s training programmes)
Consultancy on making a workplace accessible and safe
How to communicate with colleagues who have vision loss
Purpose and function of guide dogs, dos and don’ts when interacting with a person using a guide dog

Click here to find out more on Assistive/Accessible Technology

Click here to find out more on government grants

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Close up of a client using a magnification application to read text on a laptop screen

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Medical and Allied Health Professionals

Guide Dogs Singapore’s rehabilitation programme and services for patients with vision loss
Information on functional vision assessment
Orientation and Mobility training using the white cane
Purpose and function of guide dogs, dos and don’ts when interacting with a person using a guide dog
Referral process

Contact us or click here to refer

National Health Care Group Outreach Talk

Outreach talk with National Health Care Group

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Senior Activity Centres, Community Centres, Nursing homes and Social Service Agencies

Types of vision impairment
Guiding techniques for staff
How to give detailed description during activities and communicate better with people with vision loss
Types of leisure activities that people with vision loss can engage in
Purpose and function of guide dogs, dos and don’ts when interacting with a person using a guide dog
Half day or full day training workshops can be arranged