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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.

24/03/2026

Planning your long weekend? We’ve put together a list of fun and exciting things to do, whether you’re heading out solo or spending time with family and friends.

Save this post and come back to it when you’re planning your weekend 📌

[Image description 1: A scene of a cat sitting on a rock overlooking the sea, with text introducing things to do over the long weekend in an accessible edition.]

[Image description 2: People seated on lounge chairs watching an outdoor movie at night, with text highlighting a movie event at Enabling Village Amphitheatre.]

[Image description 3: A spread of café food, including sandwiches, pasta and salad on a table, with text featuring Café Barco as a guide dog-friendly venue.]

[Image description 4: A person explores a tactile artwork panel featuring raised outlines of animals, using their hands to feel the details, in front of a framed painting inside the National Gallery Singapore.]

[Image description 5: Cherry blossoms surrounding a Japanese-style structure inside the Flower Dome, with text promoting the Sakura Floral Display at Gardens by the Bay.]

21/03/2026

POV: the floor suddenly starts to move!😳

In episode three, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Shi Lin shows how positive reinforcement and gentle encouragement help a guide dog in training learn that escalators and travelators are… actually not so bad after all.

In a bustling city like Singapore, escalators and travelators are everywhere. Learning to use them confidently is an essential skill for guide dogs, so they can safely guide their blind users through MRT stations, shopping malls, and other busy public spaces.

Follow to see more behind-the-scenes moments of guide dog training and the journey to independence.

[Video description: Shi Lin offers gentle words of encouragement to a yellow Labrador guide dog in training. The dog hesitates at first, then slowly inches closer to the travelator before finally stepping onto it with confidence.]

20/03/2026

Our eyes do a lot for us every day. From reading messages and spotting friends in a crowd to enjoying the little moments around us. But how often do we stop to think about taking care of them? 👀

We were glad to be part of the public forum organised by Woodlands Hospital, themed “Our Eyes, Our Future: Seeing Well Together.” The session brought the community together to learn about different eye conditions, understand why eye care matters, and discover simple ways to look after our vision.

Because when it comes to eye health, a little knowledge can go a long way.

[Image description 1: A young child wearing vision simulation glasses stands at a Guide Dogs Singapore booth, trying a puzzle activity on the table.]

[Image description 2: Two Guide Dogs Singapore staff members standing behind an information booth.]

Image description 3: Visitors at a Guide Dogs Singapore booth try an interactive activity while wearing vision-simulation glasses.]

17/03/2026

This World Social Work Day, we celebrate the dedication and impact of social workers, the often unseen strength behind stronger communities.

Drop a like to show some love for all social workers out there.💛

[Image description 1: A GDS staff member sitting with a GDS client at a table in a community room. The text reads, “Isn’t social work just volunteering?”]

[Image description 2: Explanation of the three approaches of social work: casework, group work, and community work.]

[Image description 3: Illustration explaining casework, showing social workers supporting people with vision loss through personalised plans, resources, and family support.]

[Image description 4: Illustration highlighting group work, showing peer support groups that reduce isolation and build connections within the vision-impaired community.]

[Image description 5: Illustration showing community work, focused on raising awareness, challenging stigma, and advocating for accessibility and inclusion.]

[Image description 6: Text explaining that social work is a trained, paid profession, with an illustration of a social worker speaking to a client.]

14/03/2026

All paws on deck 🐾 We are still urgently calling for volunteers to support our island-wide street collection across Singapore on Saturday, 25 April.

Every minute you volunteer enables us to continue serving the visually impaired community through rehabilitative programmes that build independence and confidence.

Rally your family, friends, and colleagues and sign up today at bit.ly/gdsflagday26. Registration closes Tuesday, 31 March, 11:59 PM.

[Image description 1: A GDS guide dog user and his guide dog pose for a photo with a Flag Day volunteer at an MRT station.]

[Image description 2: A family of four stands at an MRT station holding Flag Day donation tins.]

[Image description 3: Four student volunteers stand together at an MRT station holding Flag Day donation tins.]

[Image description 4: Two students stand at an MRT station beside a black Labrador guide dog lying on the floor.]

12/03/2026

Guess what we spotted in a museum overseas? 👀

At the National Palace Museum of Korea, we came across Braille descriptions and tactile panels that “pop out” so visitors can literally feel what is being explained. From textured beads and raised artefact designs, to touchable exhibit elements paired with Braille labels, it was meaningful to see inclusivity thoughtfully built into the museum experience.

Have you seen similar inclusive features around Singapore too? Comment below and share where you spotted them. 👇

[Image description 1: A museum tactile display showing an illustrated diagram of a person wearing traditional head accessories, with raised textures and Korean Braille labels.]

[Image description 2: A close-up of a tactile museum display with textured coloured beads and Braille labels in Korean, showing how different materials feel by touch.]

[Image description 3: A museum display featuring turtle artefacts with Braille labels and tactile sample panels visitors can touch to understand the exhibit.]

[Image description 4: A tactile museum panel featuring a raised patterned artefact illustration with Korean text and Braille labels around it.]

10/03/2026

Kidding 😄Our assistive technology trainers may not have centuries worth of experience, but they do have the skills and expertise to support visually impaired users in navigating technology.

From learning how to use screen reader software like NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) to exploring apps that support travel, work, and school, our trainers conduct customised one-to-one training sessions tailored to each client’s learning goals and needs. What makes this even more meaningful is that many of our trainers are visually impaired themselves. They understand the challenges first-hand, stay up to date with the latest tools and updates, and know what truly works in real life.

Reshare this post with someone whose job also needs “more experience” 😉

[Video description: A montage of AI-generated images showing our trainer teaching John Milton, Louis Braille, and Helen Keller.]

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.]

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