67 YEARS OF SERVING MAN’S BEST FRIEND
When we say ‘Life is beautiful’ we speak in visual terms of the world we live in. Sight plays such a major part in determining… Read More »67 YEARS OF SERVING MAN’S BEST FRIEND
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How to keep your dog mentally stimulated
Although being stuck at home during the lock-down period, might not be your idea of fun, you can be sure that your four-pawed buddy is… Read More »How to keep your dog mentally stimulated
2019 Suzuki Car Raffle Competition Winner- Yolanda Prinsloo
The Association’s annual Car Raffle competition is one of our biggest fundraising initiatives and raises much needed funds which enable us to assist those that… Read More »2019 Suzuki Car Raffle Competition Winner- Yolanda Prinsloo
COVID-19: Why we are panicking!
The constraints of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has lead to all of our events being cancelled and we are unable to fundraise at a physical… Read More »COVID-19: Why we are panicking!
ATMs made accessible to visually and physically impaired at S A Guide-Dogs Association
The S A Guide-Dogs Association and Absa have today formalised a relationship that will see Service Dogs undergo dedicated training to assist their owners to make ATM use more accessible. Orientation and Mobility Practitioners, who specialise in training visually impaired people, will be able to train their visually impaired clients to use ATMs in aRead More »ATMs made accessible to visually and physically impaired at S A Guide-Dogs Association
What does our Orientation & Mobility department do?
What is the function of the Orientation & Mobility (O&M) department? The function of the O&M department can be divided into two distinct roles. Firstly,… Read More »What does our Orientation & Mobility department do?
947 Discovery Ride Joburg Cycling Tips
With the 947 Discovery Ride Joburg around the corner, we’re pretty sure that all cyclists are training to reach their cycling goals this year. Whether you are a beginner or pro, we thought we would share some tips to prep you for the upcoming race. Tip #1- Group Riding The 947 Discovery Ride JoburgRead More »947 Discovery Ride Joburg Cycling Tips
What is an assistance dog and what does this type of dog do for its owner?
An assistance dog can be: A Guide Dog that assists a person with visual impairment A Service Dog that assists a person with a physical… Read More »What is an assistance dog and what does this type of dog do for its owner?
Is it illegal to deny access to a working dog?
What is a working dog? A working dog provides immeasurable assistance to a person with a disability. A Guide Dog assists a person with visual… Read More »Is it illegal to deny access to a working dog?
Home and Office Modifications for Persons with Visual Impairment
Adjust the lighting in your home Lighting can make a big difference to a person who is visually impaired. Here are a few tips to… Read More »Home and Office Modifications for Persons with Visual Impairment