Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd

Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd 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.

We’re hiring! If you’re keen to join our team, head to https://guidedogs.org.sg/about-us/career/ to view the full job de...
05/06/2026

We’re hiring! If you’re keen to join our team, head to https://guidedogs.org.sg/about-us/career/ to view the full job description and apply ✨

[Image description: Hiring poster for an Executive / Senior Executive, Community Partnership role with key responsibilities listed, featuring a call to apply via the website.]

It’s easy to ignore small changes in your vision 👀 That slight blur, increased glare, or needing more light to see clear...
02/06/2026

It’s easy to ignore small changes in your vision 👀 That slight blur, increased glare, or needing more light to see clearly may not seem like much at first. But these could be early signs of cataracts.

This Cataract Awareness Month, care for your vision and help raise awareness by resharing this post.

[Image description 1: Illustration explaining that cataracts occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, causing blurred or hazy vision.]

[Image description 2: Slide explaining that risk may be higher if cataracts run in the family, along with common risk factors.]

[Image description 3: Slide with tips to protect eye health, including regular eye exams, wearing sunglasses, and avoiding smoking.]

28/05/2026

In the spirit of “Shaping Good, Together,” we joined Singapore University of Social Sciences Patron’s Day last month to rethink what independence looks like.

Alongside fellow social service agencies, we engaged students and staff through interactive activities that simulate vision loss, sparking meaningful conversations about the daily experiences of persons with vision impairment.

Visitors also had the opportunity to meet one of our guide dog teams, Thomas and Eve, and learn how these partnerships support safe, confident mobility. Beyond that, we shared the importance of white cane skills and orientation and mobility training in helping persons with vision impairment navigate their surroundings independently.

It was encouraging to see so many take the time to learn, ask questions, and connect with the community 🎓

[Video description: A montage capturing Guide Dogs Singapore staff setting up the booth, from preparing interactive activities and merchandise to putting up banners, followed by snippets of participants trying out vision loss simulation goggles and engaging in the activities.]

Kicking things off with our Welcome Tea!A chance to get to know one another within the visually impaired community, expl...
26/05/2026

Kicking things off with our Welcome Tea!

A chance to get to know one another within the visually impaired community, explore the different services and programmes that GDS offers, and understand the support available for the journey ahead. Because no one has to walk this journey alone ✨

[Image description 1: A GDS staff member demonstrates how to hold a guide dog harness to a participant.]

[Image description 2: A small group sits around a table in a classroom setting, engaged in discussion after an activity.]

[Image description 3: A young child wearing a blindfold smiles while being guided by a GDS staff member, learning how to use a white cane around chairs.]

[Image description 4: A participant wearing a blindfold uses a white cane to navigate around a chair in a training room.]

23/05/2026

Breaking news: Guide dogs can officially read traffic lights!

Just kidding. While they can't read signals, their training is just as impressive. In Episode 5 of our Guide Dog Mobility Instructor training series, Shi Lin demonstrates how consistent repetition teaches guide dogs that every drop-off is a mandatory stop. This ensures they pause at kerbs, allowing their handler to assess traffic and decide when it is safe to cross.

In certain situations, guide dogs may also practise intelligent disobedience, choosing not to follow a command if it would put their handler at risk.

It’s this combination of training and trust that makes guide dog travel a true partnership.

[Video description: A montage of a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor training a black Labrador in Singapore, followed by Shi Lin training her dog at a road crossing in Australia. The dog pauses at the kerb, waits for the command, and then crosses safely.]

21/05/2026

Everywhere you look, everything is about AI these days in Singapore.

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re reminded how AI can make everyday tasks like identifying bus numbers, checking expiry dates on food products, or navigating unfamiliar environments more accessible for persons with vision impairment.

By acting as a digital assistant that interprets the visual world, AI supports greater independence through scene description, text-to-speech, navigation and object recognition. As Singapore continues to grow as a smart nation, accessibility must grow with it.

To everyone reading this, start small to make accessibility the norm. Add alternative text to your posts, be mindful of excessive emoji use, or share this post to spread awareness.

[Video description: From a first-person perspective, a person checks her mailbox, flips through her mail and opens a letter labelled “Important”. The view shifts to a cataract simulation where the words are unclear, and she uses Gemini AI to scan and have the contents read aloud.]

Spotted something interesting at Enabling Village! A tactile map designed to help people with vision loss navigate the s...
19/05/2026

Spotted something interesting at Enabling Village! A tactile map designed to help people with vision loss navigate the space and build a clearer mental map of their surroundings. Users can guide their fingers across the map to feel raised pathways and read braille labels, making it easier to understand the layout through touch.

Seen something interesting that makes Singapore more inclusive? Share it with us in the comments!

[Image description 1: A tactile map display at Enabling Village, mounted on a stand, showing the layout of the space with raised elements for touch.]

[Image description 2: Close-up of a tactile map with raised symbols and labels, including a legend indicating features like corridors, lifts, and toilets.]

[Image description 3: Close-up of a tactile map with braille labels and raised pathways, highlighting different areas within Enabling Village.]

Cute moments with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Christina and Leilah, the 9th guide dog she’s trained 🐾 We love this duo...
16/05/2026

Cute moments with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Christina and Leilah, the 9th guide dog she’s trained 🐾 We love this duo!

[Image description 1: Christina kneels beside a black guide dog, Leilah, who is nuzzling her face affectionately.]

[Image description 2: Christina kneels next to Leilah, a black guide dog sitting calmly beside her.]

[Image description 3: Christina stands beside Leilah, a black guide dog sitting attentively while she holds a leash above her.]

14/05/2026

White cane tips vary in shape and material, each designed for different surfaces and mobility techniques. Some tips provide stronger tactile feedback to help detect changes in terrain, while others are built to glide smoothly across the ground for easier navigation.

What else are you curious to learn about white canes? Drop your questions in the comments below!

[Video description: A sequence of different white cane tips displayed in order: ceramic tip, marshmallow static tip, marshmallow roller tip, flex tip, and roller ball tip]

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