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CNIB Lake Joe: Orientation & Mobility / Guide Dog Immersion (ages 16+)

Start Date September 7, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
End Date September 12, 2025 10:00 am EDT
Event Type
In Person
Program Type
CNIB Lake Joe
Location

CNIB Lake Joe
4 Joe Finley Way
MacTier ON P0C 1H0
Canada

In the Orientation & Mobility (O&M) / Guide Dog Immersion program, participants will have the opportunity to practice their O&M skills in real life settings with guide dogs at CNIB Lake Joe and in nearby downtown Parry Sound.

Important program points:

  • Participants in this program must be a CNIB Guide Dog program applicant.
  • Invitations for this program are sent directly to applicants who may benefit from more O&M and/or Guide Dog Mobility training.
  • Click here to learn more about applying for a CNIB Guide Dog.

To find out more about this program, contact Tracy Garbutt, Client & Stakeholder Relations, CNIB Guide Dogs at tracy.garbutt@cnib.ca or 204-894-6926.

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