HQ Function

Serves as the primary administrative hub, a major guide dog training center, includes a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, kennels, and facilities for client training and residence during their on-campus program.

Notable Features:

Sprawling campus with specialized dog training areas, modern kennels, advanced veterinary medical center, student residences, and a learning resource center. The campus is designed to simulate various real-world environments for comprehensive dog and client training.

Work Culture:

Mission-driven, compassionate, and collaborative, focusing on teamwork to support clients and dogs. Employees and volunteers often share a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of people with visual impairments.

HQ Significance:

The San Rafael campus is the historic heart of the organization, embodying its commitment to excellence in guide dog training and client services. It's where thousands of life-changing partnerships have begun.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus reflects values of compassion, excellence, community, and dedication to providing high-quality services, with accessible design considerations and a focus on the well-being of both dogs and people.

Location:

Guide Dogs for the Blind primarily serves clients in the United States and Canada. While its direct service area is North American, it is a globally recognized leader in the guide dog movement and collaborates with international organizations through bodies like the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) to share best practices and advance the field. They do not operate independent training schools outside the US and Canada.

Street Address:

350 Los Ranchitos Road

City:

San Rafael

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA