Leader Dog Harbour will help me navigate university and she'll provide me with a lot more peace of mind as I get around town.
Start Your Journey to Independence
At Leader Dogs for the Blind, we believe everyone deserves the skills and support to live with confidence, mobility and freedom. Thanks to generous donor support, all our programs are provided at no cost to clients including instruction, travel, housing, meals and equipment.
Our Client Programs
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Orientation & Mobility
A one-week, one-on-one program teaching safe travel skills with the white cane.
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Guide Dog
Personalized partnerships between clients and trained dogs that restore confidence and independence.
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Teen Orientation & Mobility
A weeklong program for teens and a supporter to learn safe travel together.
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Teen Summer Camp
A week-long experience combining outdoor adventure, mobility skills, friendships and leadership development.
Impact Highlights
18000+
Clients Served Since 1939
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Cost to clients
I learned so much from the certified orientation and mobility specialists (COMS) and the other clients. I have been using the new and refined techniques daily since coming home. I’m also referring people to the program! Thank you again for such an amazing opportunity and showing me that I’m not broken and alone.
My first Leader Dog did a lot for my mental health and I wasn't expecting that. I was excited to see what the new dog was going to be—but wondered if he was going to be as good as my first dog—and he is. He's a wonderful dog.
One of my goals was to be confident traveling at night when I lose my remaining usable vision, which is about 5%. I was nervous completing my night walk during training at Leader Dog, but I did it! I even crossed a busy street at night!
The deadline is almost here!
Don’t miss this chance to have twice the impact
Your gift by September 30 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $105,000 to help prepare the next class of Leader Dogs.
Double Your Impact for the Next Class of Leader Dogs!
Thanks to our friends at AAA – The Auto Club Group and Coastal Pet Products, every donation made now through September 30 will be matched, up to $105,000.
This means your gift will have TWICE the impact, helping prepare the Leader Dog Class of 2027 with the expert care, training and instruction they need.
Meet The Moms
Learn More About Becoming A Breeding Host
A free, open house-style “Meet the Moms” event for people interested in learning more about being a breeding host for a Leader Dog mom! Meet Leader Dog moms, volunteer breeding hosts, Leader Dog moms ready to go home and learn more about hosting a Leader Dog mom in your home.
When: Saturday, October 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Leader Dog’s Campus (1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
No registration needed, we hope to see you there!
Family, Friends and Supporters for the Blind
Join Us Monday, Sept 14 for a Virtual Group Meeting
Interested in learning more about blindness? Join our virtual group meeting to learn from others, build understanding, and discover ways to provide meaningful support to people who are blind or have low vision.
LAST CHANCE to take advantage of our Matching Gift Challenge
Support our $60,000 Matching Gift Challenge and have your gift DOUBLED!
Join Us For Dinner in the Dark!
Presented by AAA The Auto Club Group - March 20, 2026
Our signature fundraiser will take place at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township, MI. Every dollar raised supports life-changing programs at no cost to our clients, empowering people who are blind or low vision to live independent, confident lives.
The evening includes a family style dinner, an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, an ice cream and cannoli platter, an espresso station, and on-location parking.
A New Issue of the Faithful Friends Newsletter Is Out!
In our latest Faithful Friends newsletter, we highlight ways we are helping Leader Dog clients — and we invite you to learn how you can make a difference.