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Guide Dogs Singapore is a charity for the blind and visually impaired. A steadily increasing number of potential clients have also joined our waiting list.

We aim to build an inclusive society where every person who's blind or vision impaired achieves their fullest potential. Guide Dogs Singapore has been responsible for successfully training and pairing 10 guide dog teams in our history, of which 5 are currently active.

08/03/2026

Today, we celebrate women in every season of life.

Those embracing something new, those bravely trying again, and those still discovering what “trying” means for them. Happy International Women’s Day 💜

[Video description: Video montage featuring women in different moments, including teaching Orientation and Mobility training, taking part in training sessions, and trying new activities such as cooking for the first time.]

05/03/2026

Guide Dog Matt is sharing his ins and outs for March 🐶

If this gave you a little “ohhh I didn’t know that” moment, reshare it and help spread Matt’s message to the world.

[Image description 1: A black Labrador guide dog on a cream background with the title “Guide Dog Matt’s Ins and Outs for March.”]

[Image description 2: A slide sharing positive daily habits, such as asking before offering help, staying aware of surroundings, and using clear directions.]

[Image description 3: A slide highlighting behaviours to avoid, such as distracting a working guide dog, thinking accessibility is an extra step, and stereotyping people with vision loss.]

03/03/2026

Watch how our Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training supports Boon Keat as he learns to navigate unfamiliar spaces safely.

At Guide Dogs Singapore, O&M training is provided free of charge to Singapore citizens and permanent residents. As a small charity, we rely on donor support to continue offering this essential training to the visually impaired community.
Help us continue supporting journeys like Boon Keat’s. Donate today at giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-cny26

[Video description: Video showing B-roll footage of Gardens by the Bay, including open lawns and Supertrees. Boon Keat is seen practising Orientation and Mobility training, learning a route with a white cane while a trainer walks closely behind him.]

28/02/2026

Why is the floor moving… and why won’t it stop? 😅 To most dogs, an escalator can be confusing and scary. For a guide dog, learning how to use it safely is an essential skill.

Here’s Leilah, a guide dog in training. She learns to pause before the escalator, step on calmly when given the cue, and guide steadily through a busy environment so her future blind user can travel with confidence.

Reshare this to show what goes on behind the scenes of guide dog training.

[Video description: A montage showing a black Labrador guide dog in training stepping onto and off an escalator alongside her guide dog mobility instructor.]

26/02/2026

Our annual Flag Day is back and we need YOU on the ground with us! 🚩

We are calling for volunteers to join our island-wide street collection on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Whether you can spare a few hours or stay for the whole day, your time and presence make a real difference.

It’s also well-suited for group volunteering, including corporate teams looking to fulfil their CSR initiatives and students who wish to contribute meaningfully to the community. Volunteering hours and certificates are available upon request.

All funds raised will go directly towards guide dogs, rehabilitative training, and assistive technology services, supporting the visually impaired community to lead independent lives.

Sign up today at bit.ly/gdsflagday26. Registration closes Tuesday, 31 March, 11:59pm.

[Image description: Promotional visual for GDS Flag Day, taking place on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with a call for volunteers to support the blind community.]

24/02/2026

Last year, our clients took part in a Sensory Tour for the Visually Impaired organised by Gardens by the Bay, exploring the Cloud Forest through guided descriptions and tactile booklet that brought the space to life.

One of the highlights was the Ethereal White Persians by Dale Chihuly. Chihuly lost sight in one eye after an accident and is legally blind in the other. His work sparked an interesting conversation about how art can be created beyond sight.

To deepen the experience, our clients engaged with the artwork using a specially designed tactile booklet. By tracing the raised forms, they could understand the sculpture’s shape, texture, and how light interacts with the glass and reflects across the surrounding pond.

[Image description: A tactile booklet showing raised outlines of the Ethereal White Persians, with the actual artwork of metallic white lilies visible in the background.]

21/02/2026

Sometimes, the best way to teach is to experience it yourself.

To better support our clients with vision impairment, our team goes through blindfold training to understand the challenges of navigating without sight.

Watch our Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Cadet practise key techniques that support safe and confident travel.

[Video description: A blindfolded Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Cadet crosses a short road using a white cane. She pauses to listen for traffic, then navigates by searching for tactile paving and landmarks to stay on track and cross safely.]

19/02/2026

Pretty sure most of us are having hotpot at least once this festive season. 🍲

With bubbling broth, shared dishes, and so much happening at the table, it can get busy fast. Here are a few simple ways to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for everyone at the table.

[Image description 1: An overhead view of a hotpot meal on a table, with a bubbling pot in the centre and various ingredients. Multiple hands are reaching in with chopsticks and ladles, showing a shared dining experience.]

[Image description 2: A close-up of a divided hotpot with two different broths simmering side by side. Surrounding the pot are plates of ingredients placed close together, highlighting how many items share a small table space during a hotpot meal.]

[Image description 3: A close-up view of ingredients cooking in a pot of broth. The image focuses on the food as it cooks, representing choices being made throughout a hotpot meal.]

16/02/2026

Reunion dinners mean good food, loud conversations, and sometimes… awkward silence 👀

We’ve got you covered. Try this simple game called Story Building. It's easy to play, fully verbal, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing. Play it at your next gathering and tell us how wild the story became😆

[Image description 1: A festive graphic showing people serving food at a gathering, with lantern illustrations and text that reads “Reunion Dinner Game Idea.”]

[Video description 2: Instructions for the Story Building game, illustrated with a sample conversation showing how the story progresses.]

14/02/2026

Before guide dogs can guide safely, they must first learn how to listen.🐾

In episode two of “What Exactly Did Shi Lin Do During Her Training to Become a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor,” it shows how pups are taught to respond to their handler’s command the moment it is given, switching from play to work in seconds.

This quick, reliable response is what helps guide dogs stay focused, navigate busy environments, and keep their blind handlers safe in real-world situations.

What would you like to see in the next episode?

[Video description: Shi Lin allows a guide dog pup to run around before giving a hand signal to stay. The pup responds immediately, sitting calmly beside her.]

12/02/2026

Everyone begins the year hoping for something better. Sometimes, that hope is found not in what we receive, but in what we choose to pass forward.

A simple act of giving can empower the blind and visually impaired community to regain confidence and control in their daily lives. It supports training that helps someone commute safely to work, use assistive technology to stay connected with the world, and cook independently again without relying on sight. These everyday moments shape how someone moves through life.

You can donate at giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-cny26. Every donation today is doubled through Tote Board's dollar-for-dollar matching.

[Image description: A “Pass It Forward This Lunar New Year” donation call-out showing four tiers supporting the blind community in different ways.]

10/02/2026

Is it inappropriate to say “see you again” to a blind person?👀

This is something many people quietly wonder about. Short answer: no. Vision-related words like “see” are part of everyday conversation and are used by everyone, including people who are blind or have low vision. The most inclusive thing you can do is to simply speak naturally.

Share this post to help build a more inclusive and understanding community.

[Image description 1: A volunteer sits beside a Guide Dogs Singapore client, speaking with him while others sit nearby. Overlay text introduces a discussion about inclusive language.]

[Image description 2: A graphic slide explains that visual words are part of everyday speech and are often used as social expressions rather than literal references to sight.]

[Image description 3: A decorative slide shows when clearer language is helpful, such as using specific directions or describing objects with non-visual details.]

[Image description 4: An illustration of two people smiling reinforces that inclusion is guided by tone, intent, and respect, not the specific words chosen.]

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