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Visual impairment and guide dogs?

EJS_96
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im just curious how is the process of applying, like is there a criteria? I'm registered as blind (have been since the age of 2/3) however I do have vision I can use. I use a cane currently however sometimes I feel it's still not the best tool, I struggle with crossing roads (with no crossing) and I have no peripheral vision (I have nystagmus.) are there are advantages to using a dog as an aid over a cane, do you use both? I'm 20 and currently at university, I've not mentioned it before, and nobody has suggested it, and I'm not sure if it would be better for me or not?
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Also at home we have 2 cats, so unsure if that would be an issue. I live away from home in term time (in university halls). Is there a trial period or anything like that?
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Hi @EJS_96,
The Guide Dogs website has a Frequently Asked Questions page about the applications process for guide dogs, along with lots of information about their services. I hope this helps!
If you have any other questions, please do get in touch!Liam -
Hi @EJS_96 Like @LiamO_Dell says, the Guide Dogs website would be a good place to start.
We have other information and link about visual impairments here.Scope
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