CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — For many people, dogs aren't just best friends—they are a lifeline, helping those who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. September is National Guide Dog Month ...

MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Findings in a recent report from The Seeing Eye about access barriers faced by guide dog handlers, reveals that 80% of guide dog handlers have ...

The Equal Opportunities Commission recently issued Guide Dogs: A Practical Guide with a view to better protect the rights of guide dog users in public settings. The Guide was issued following a study ...

Guide-dog users and trainers can provide insight into features that make robotic helpers useful in the real world. What features does a robotic guide dog need? Ask the blind, say researchers behind an ...

South Western Railway has announced the launch of new bespoke cards that allow assistance dogs to ‘reserve’ a seat and communicate with customers on how not to interact with them. The operator’s new ...

Jeff Clark and his wife were standing outside the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia in May when the ride refusals began. The Mount Laurel couple, who are both blind and use guide dogs, had just exited a ...

Award-winning research led by UMass Amherst shows to be successful, Guide-dog users and trainers need to provide insight into features that make robotic helpers useful in the real world AMHERST, Mass.