The Seeing Eye
Our Mission
The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.
In pursuit of this mission, The Seeing Eye:
-Breeds and raises puppies to become Seeing Eye® dogs;
-Trains Seeing Eye dogs to guide blind people;
-Instructs blind people in the proper use, handling, and care of the dogs;
-Conducts and supports research on canine health and development
Our Goals
1 To increase the independence and dignity of people who are blind, at all times treating applicants, students and graduates with respect.
2 To provide the best guide dogs possible by ensuring they are well bred and cared for, appropriately socialized, and expertly trained.
3 To educate the public about the use of guide dogs and the capabilities of people who are blind, and to provide recommendations regarding public policy issues.
4 To provide ongoing assistance to our graduates and their dogs in order to extend the life of each partnership.
5 To practice fiduciary responsibility, ensuring that we can fulfill the future needs of Seeing Eye dog handlers.
Our Values
-Mission Passion: Our passion for the mission of The Seeing Eye gives each day purpose.
-Stewardship: We keep the trust of our constituents and protect their interests through responsible individual action and caring use of the organization’s resources.
-Teamwork and Collaboration: We hold ourselves accountable for adding value as individuals, being supportive of our colleagues in their work, and working together to foster team success.
-Respect for Others: We treat others with the respect and dignity that we desire for ourselves.
-Integrity: We are guided by principles of honesty, integrity, and high ethical conduct in all we do. We will always do what is right.
-Pursuit of Excellence: We are committed to excellence now and in the future through a shared commitment to quality, timely responsiveness, and to ongoing improvement in every phase of our operations.
https://seeingeye.org/