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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.

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.]

05/02/2026

We collaborated with Khairudin, an aspiring guide dog user living with Glaucoma, to design a special red packet for this Lunar New Year. More than just a festive design, it symbolises progress, resilience, and the community support that makes independence possible.

With your support, more blind people can take steps towards independence. Double your blessings today by donating: giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-cny26

[Video description: Khairudin shares his design process on camera, followed by snippets of training and a closing call to action to donate.]

03/02/2026

Children express themselves in many different ways, especially during early development. For children with vision loss, self-regulating behaviours can help support sensory processing, focus, and understanding when visual information is limited.

Swipe to learn how these behaviours help them make sense of the world around them.

[Image description 1: A child with vision loss walks along a garden pathway using a white cane, accompanied by two adults on either side. Text on the image explains how self-regulating behaviours support sensory processing and orientation when vision is limited.]

[Image description 2: The slide explains that sound plays an important role in how children with vision impairment understand their surroundings.]

[Image description 3: Information describing how the brain adapts in the absence of vision, particularly from early childhood, through neuroplastic changes that strengthen the use of hearing, touch, and body awareness.]

[Image description 4: Content addressing common misunderstandings, clarifying that self-regulating behaviours are often mistaken for habits or behavioural issues.]

[Image description 5: A concluding message emphasising that recognising the purpose behind self-regulating behaviours encourages empathy, understanding, and more supportive responses.]

01/02/2026

As we prepare to welcome the Lunar New Year, a season of reunion and togetherness, we invite you to support our "Double Your Blessings" fundraiser, running from 1 Feb to 31 Mar 2026.

This is the last chance to enjoy Tote Board’s 1-for-1 matching, where every dollar you donate is matched, doubling the impact of your generosity.

Your support empowers the blind and visually impaired community through essential training that builds confidence and independence. This includes commuting safely, staying connected through technology, and living life on their own terms.

A minimum donation of S$20 qualifies for 250% tax relief. Make a difference today at giving.sg/donate/campaign/gds-cny26

[Image description: A Chinese New Year–themed Guide Dogs Singapore poster featuring photos of visually impaired participants at community activities, a guide dog illustration, and the headline “Double Your Blessings,” promoting a dollar-for-dollar matched donation campaign ending 31 March.]

30/01/2026

"I didn’t think $30 a month could do much… until I saw this.”

What started as a quiet monthly donation turned into something much bigger. One of our donors shared how their small monthly gift helped someone with vision loss walk to work independently, stay connected with loved ones using assistive technology and regain everyday freedom in ways many of us never think about.

Swipe to read their story and see how monthly giving can truly change a life.

[Image description 1: The visual introduces a monthly donor’s personal reflection on their giving journey and impact.]

[Image description 2: The donor shares how their monthly giving started with a small decision and no expectations.]

[Image description 3: They explain why they chose to support Guide Dogs Singapore and what drew them to the cause.]

[Image description 4: The donor describes a turning point where they saw the real-life impact of their donation.]

[Image description 5: A breakdown of how monthly donations supported training, tools and skills that restored independence.]

[Image description 6: The donor reflects on how their giving supported everyday freedoms often taken for granted.]

[Image description 7: They conclude with a powerful reminder that steady giving creates meaningful change in someone’s life.]

28/01/2026

How do you understand someone’s world when you can’t see it for yourself? 💭

Our outreach session at Allianz Technology brought the experiences of the vision loss community to life through heartfelt conversations with our guide dog users, personal stories of independence, and hands-on simulation activities that invited participants to step into their shoes. Inclusion begins with awareness, and every company can play a part.

If your organisation would like to explore CSR opportunities or learn how to build a more inclusive workplace, drop us a message!

[Image description 1: A GDS client kneels beside his yellow Labrador guide dog while an Allianz Technology employee crouches next to them to take a selfie.]

[Image description 2: An employee from Allianz Technology wears a blindfold and holds a white cane while a GDS staff member in a yellow shirt provides guidance.]

[Image description 3: An employee from Allianz Technology wears a blindfold while a Guide Dogs Singapore staff member, seated beside a table, demonstrates how to use a phone to identify items.]

[Image description 4: An employee from Allianz Technology wears simulation goggles and focuses on assembling puzzle pieces on a table.]

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