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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.

23/09/2025

What does an inclusive workplace look like to you?

At DSM-Firmenich, employees explored this question with us through an outreach session that included simulation activities and personal sharing from our clients about living with vision impairment. These experiences help build empathy and awareness, which are the first steps toward creating inclusive spaces.

This learning is closely aligned with DSM-Firmenich’s commitment to inclusive hiring. By partnering with GDS, they are fostering a workplace culture where visually impaired employees can feel empowered and supported, whether they choose to use a guide dog or a white cane as their mobility aid.

Inclusion is not just about providing opportunities. It is about creating environments where everyone feels supported and empowered. Reach out to us to learn how your organisation can partner with GDS.

[Image description 1: DSM-Firmenich staff member wearing a blindfold smiles while holding several snack packets. A GDS staff guides him through the activity while holding a smartphone.]

[Image description 2: DSM-Firmenich staff member provides a human guide to a colleague who is wearing a blindfold and holding a white cane.]

[Image description 3: Two guide dog users share their experiences while speaking into microphones. Their guide dogs lie calmly on the floor in front of them.]

[Image description 4: DSM-Firmenich staff member wearing simulation goggles leans over a table, piecing together parts of a floral jigsaw puzzle.]

[Image description 5: DSM-Firmenich staff member wearing simulation goggles pieces together a jigsaw puzzle at a table, while two other participants in the background also work on puzzles with the same goggles.]

[Image description 6: DSM-Firmenich staff member wearing a blindfold holds a smartphone while being guided by a GDS staff. They are seated at a table with snacks and other items placed in front of them.]

[Image description 7: Four people stand together in front of a DSM-Firmenich banner that reads “Perfumery & Beauty.” Two Labrador guide dogs stand in front, each beside their user.]

21/09/2025

Our clients had a wonderful time at Gardens by the Bay’s VI Sensory Tour, which was thoughtfully curated for the blind community to make the Flower Dome a place where everyone can experience nature’s beauty. 🌸

They explored with the help of a tactile map designed for them, listened to volunteers who shared the meaning behind each plant, and enjoyed the warm company of Youth Corps befrienders. The highlight for many was getting up close with the flowers, feeling their textures and breathing in their scents, which brought the wonders of nature to life in the most tangible way.

We are grateful to Gardens by the Bay Gift of Gardens initiative for making the Gardens a more inclusive place for all to enjoy. 💛

[Image description 1: A GDS client poses with Gardens by the Bay volunteers and a Youth Corps befriender inside the Flower Dome, with colourful floral displays in the background.]

[Image description 2: A GDS client stands beside a large tree trunk, reaching out to feel the bark texture with both hands. His guide dog is beside him.]

[Image description 3: A GDS client holds an orange flower with the assistance of a Youth Corps volunteer, feeling the petals closely.]

[Image description 4: A GDS client explores a tactile drawing of a flower in a booklet while a Youth Corps volunteer guides him.]

[Image description 5: A GDS client traces a tactile booklet of flowers while her guide dog rests at her feet.]

[Image description 6: A GDS client holds a plant pod while a volunteer guides his hand. An open tactile booklet with raised plant illustrations rests on his lap.]

[Image description 7: Group photo inside the Flower Dome with GDS clients, volunteers from Youth Corps, and guide dogs.]

19/09/2025

Choose your weekend mood 😆

[Image description: A mood scale graphic featuring a yellow Labrador guide dog named Clare, showing six different facial expressions with corresponding labels.]

18/09/2025

Many people want to help, and that kindness matters. 💛 For someone with vision impairment, the most supportive way to offer help is simple: always ask first.

Share this message to spread awareness and help build a kinder world.

[Image description: A GDS client with vision impairment sits outdoors holding a white cane. Text on the image shares that offering help politely is better than grabbing someone unexpectedly.]

16/09/2025

Laughter, excitement and a few happy neighs, our Gallop Stables outing had it all 🐴.

Our clients had the chance to bond with the horses, try grooming and even enjoy a ride, all thanks to students from NTU WSC RSP Vision of Hope for making this experience possible. Together, the students filled the day with joy, laughter and good vibes that our clients will remember.

[Image description 1: A GDS client riding a brown horse outdoors, supported by a Gallop Stables instructor walking alongside.]

[Image description 2: Three GDS clients smiling together in front of a horse stable, enjoying the outing.]

[Image description 3: A Gallop Stables staff member guiding a GDS client to feel and groom a small black horse.]

[Image description 4: A GDS client feeding a brown horse at the fence with the help of another person.]

15/09/2025

We are hiring! Join us in empowering the blind and visually impaired community with the skills and support to live independently. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where your work makes a lasting impact, send your CV to admin@guidedogs.org.sg.

[Image description 1: Four GDS staff smiling for a group photo. The image features the caption “We Are Hiring” in bold text.]

[Image description 2: A job listing for the Community Partnership Executive role, detailing responsibilities and requirements.]

[Image description 3: A job listing for the Community Partnership Assistant Internship role, detailing responsibilities and requirements.]

13/09/2025

An inclusive community does not happen by chance. It is built with knowledge and action.✨

Together with SG Enable, we engaged Enabling Village tenants from F&B, retail, services and healthcare, equipping them with practical skills to better support persons with vision impairment. This session showed how small steps can create welcoming spaces for all, and we are grateful to SG Enable for leading by example as champions of accessibility.

Here’s what SG Enable shared about the experience: “We engaged Guide Dogs Singapore as we wanted to help the tenants in Enabling Village gain a deeper understanding of how to support guide dog users within their establishments. The team went above and beyond in providing valuable insights into the lived experiences of persons with vision impairment. We look forward to working with Guide Dogs Singapore again as we continue building an inclusive society for all.”

Creating an inclusive workplace benefits both staff and customers. If your business would like to start this journey, reach out to us. We would be glad to explore how we can help your team build the knowledge and confidence to serve inclusively.

[Video description: A montage from an outreach session by Guide Dogs Singapore at Enabling Village, where our team shared practical ways to support persons with vision impairment and champion accessibility in the workplace. The clips feature General Manager Vanessa, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Christina, and Accessibility & Technology Trainer Hong Sen engaging with tenants from the F&B, retail, services, and healthcare sectors.]

11/09/2025

We used to bombard Christina with endless questions: how do you train a guide dog, what is it like working with clients, and what has her journey been like as the one and only Guide Dog Mobility Instructor in Singapore?

Now you don’t have to wonder, because CNA Lifestyle has put it all together in an exclusive feature. 🐾

Read the full story via the link in our bio.📖

[Image description: Christina, Guide Dogs Singapore’s Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, kneels beside a light-coloured Labrador guide dog at night, smiling toward the camera.]

09/09/2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Guide Dog Melba on 4 July 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to her handler, Dennis.

After retiring from her guide dog duties, Melba was lovingly adopted by our Director, who cared for her through her golden years. Gentle, loyal, and full of warmth, Melba touched the lives of everyone she met.

She will be dearly missed by everyone, but her pawprints will remain forever in our hearts.❤️

[Image description 1: Guide Dog Melba standing on grass, looking directly at the camera with a bright smile and her ears perked up.]

[Image description 2: Guide Dog Melba, a yellow Labrador, lying on the grass with her tongue out, looking happy and relaxed by a lake with trees in the background.]

[Image description 3: Dennis, Melba’s handler, stands by the roadside with Melba in her harness. Melba looks up attentively at Dennis while waiting to cross the street.]

[Image description 4: Dennis kneels beside Melba in front of a decorated Christmas tree. Melba is in her harness, sitting calmly with a joyful expression.]

06/09/2025

Thank you for visiting us at Paralympic Fiesta 2025! We had a wonderful time being part of the celebrations at Waterway Point, cheering on Singapore’s incredible para-athletes as they prepare for the ASEAN Para Games in Korat, Thailand! 🏅

A big thank-you to Singapore National Paralympic Council for having us, and to everyone who came by to say hi. We hope you had fun exploring our activities, meeting our guide dog teams, and gaining new insights into the vision-impaired community!

Show your support for by dropping a red heart in the comments! ❤️

[Image description 1: A smiling young event attendee holds a “Guide Dogs Are Welcome” sticker while posing with a black guide dog sitting beside a GDS guide dog user.]

[Image description 2: A young boy in a wheelchair gently pets a smiling yellow guide dog while holding a soft toy in his other hand.]

[Image description 3: A young boy wearing simulation goggles that mimic vision impairment concentrates on fitting puzzle pieces together.]

[Image description 4: A group of young children gather around a calm black guide dog, gently petting its head, while a guide dog mobility instructor kneels behind them with a warm smile.]

[Image description 5: An event attendee wearing vision impairment simulation goggles leans over a table to solve a jigsaw puzzle.]

[Image description 6: A young event attendee gently pets a yellow Labrador guide dog lying on the floor, while the guide dog user sits on a chair behind them, smiling warmly.]

[Image description 7: Guide Dogs Singapore staff pose for a group photo with a guide dog user seated in front, smiling with his black Labrador guide dog resting at his feet.]

05/09/2025

Giving back doesn’t have to be big to make an impact. A dollar, an hour, a conversation. It all matters.

This , let’s celebrate the small acts that create big change. Comment with an emoji that shows what giving back means to you.💬

[Image description: A man stands at the front of a well-lit room holding a microphone, with a black guide dog by his side. The photo is accompanied by a short testimonial of what giving back means to them.]

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Telephone

+6563397900

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http://gds.contactin.bio/

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