Major Milestones
Seventh Guide Dog Team
GDS welcomed our seventh guide dog team, Sophie and dog Orinda
2020
Increased Professional Capacity
GDS’s first (and Singapore’s first) Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Christina Teng returned from her training in Guide Dogs Victoria.
2019
Rebranding of Our Charity
We changed our organisation’s name to Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd, and had a new logo and mascot (formerly known as Guide Dogs Association of The Blind).
Increased Professional Capacity
Another accredited Orientation & Mobility Specialist joined the team. GDS now has two Specialists to provide clients a holistic rehabilitation programme.
2018
New Training Programme – Independent Living Skills
: Launch of a new training programme “Independent Living Skills” that teaches our clients on managing every day tasks on their own.
Sixth Guide Dog Team Formed
Our sixth guide dog team, Hong Sen and Clare is formed.
2017
Launch of BeFrienders Programme
Launch of BeFrienders Programme to provide friendship and encourage active lifestyle amongst our clients.
Fifth Guide Dog Team Formed
GDAB trained and formed our fifth guide dog team – Loolan and Ria.
2016
First Locally Trained Guide Dog Team
Gary and Jordie became our fourth guide dog team and Singapore’s first locally trained team.
GDAB has our first locally trained Orientation & Mobility Specialist.
2015
Guide Dogs in Homes
Streamlined process for handlers applying license for their guide dogs in their HDB flat.
GDAB pairs Melba with Dennis
Dennis Sim received Melba from Guide Dogs Victoria (Melbourne, Australia).
Tigerair welcomes guide dogs on board.
2014
Making Further Inroads
Special Identification Card for guide dog users made in collaboration with Ministry of Social & Family Development.
Formation of an Independent Guide Dog Team: Lim Lee Lee received her guide dog, Nice from Eye Mate Inc (Japan, Tokyo).
Guide released by Building and Construction Authority for professionals to design spaces suitable for a guide dog and its owner.
2013
GDAB pairs Seretta with Alvin
Alvin Ng received Seretta from Guide Dogs Victoria (Melbourne, Australia).
2012
GDAB pairs Esme with Cassandra
Cassandra Chiu received Esme from Guide Dogs Victoria (Melbourne, Australia).
After working with Cassandra for 7 years, Esme retired in 2018 at the age of 9. She has been adopted by a loving family.
NTUC and Cold Storage welcome guide dogs.
2011
Guide Dogs in the Public
CapitaLand Malls welcome guide dogs.
MUIS released advisory to Halal Restaurant in support of guide dogs.
2010
The Beginning
GDAB was founded with the support of Prof Tommy Koh.
Regulation 29(3), (13) of the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulation permits guide dogs into food establishments.
Singapore Airlines and ComfortDelgro welcome guide dogs.
2006