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Visit our new Education and Retail facility
Guide Dog Depot
125 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Spring, CA 92234
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Thank you for visiting Guide Dogs of the Desert
(GDD)
Here you will find information about our organization
such as history, services provided, and the many ways
you can help us improve the lives of the blind.
For 35 years, Guide Dogs of the Desert has provided
customized guide dog training and we remain committed to
providing safe mobility, loving companionship and the miracle of independence to
the blind!
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Thank you for visiting Guide Dogs of the Desert
(GDD)
Here you will find information about our organization
such as history, services provided, and the many ways
you can help us improve the lives of the visually
impaired. For 35 years, Guide Dogs of the Desert has provided
customized guide dog training. |
Our Mission -
GDD improves the lives of the blind by creating
opportunities for life-changing independence, and by
conducting community outreach and education
programs.
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Guide Dogs of the Desert was founded in 1972 by Mr. Lafayette "Bud" Maynard with the goal to provide quality guide dogs to the blind and the
blind with special needs. He began by training students one at a time from his home. With the help of the Cathedral City Lions Club, Guide Dogs of the Desert was incorporated and licensed under California State Law and the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Guide Dogs of the Desert provides
safe mobility,
loving companionship and the "miracle of independence" to the
blind through the use of a guide dog.
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The Board, Staff,
Graduates, Volunteers and Dogs of GDD would like to thank everyone for their support! |
"Going from a cane to a Guide Dog
is
like going from a skateboard to a Ferrari"
-Actual Comment from one of our students, Alan
Approximately 100 volunteers
are puppy raisers for Guide Dogs of the Desert. A number
of other volunteers provide a wide range of support services for Guide Dogs of the Desert.
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Federal
Tax ID # 23-7296531
Join us in Giving the Gift of Independence and Mobility
Please remember GDD in all your estate planning
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HOME
Website
made possible through the donations of:
Kim, Sadie & Rose Laidlaw, Liz and RosieO Lowry and Kryss.com |
GDD
is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.
GDD is supported
solely on donations of the public, corporations and foundations.
GDD
receives no government funding.
Updated:
May 11, 2008
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 Contact
Info
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICES:
760-329-6257
CANINE OPERATIONS
760-329-1282 FAX:
(760) 329-2127
MAIL:
P.O. Box 1692,
Palm Springs, CA
92263
PHYSICAL LOCATION
60740 Dillon Road
Whitewater, CA 92282
EDUCATION AND RETAIL FACILITY
125 Tachquitz Canyon
Palm Springs, CA EMAIL:
CLICK HERE
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