Advocacy Efforts
![A man walks across the street with his yellow Lab guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Resources-Section/_1080x720_crop_center-center_none/Rene-Carrasco-and-Snoopy-13.jpg)
![A man walks across the street with his yellow Lab guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Resources-Section/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Rene-Carrasco-and-Snoopy-13.jpg)
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, our mission extends beyond training exceptional dogs. We work to dismantle systemic barriers and educate our community about legislation that supports accessibility and furthers inclusion. Our staff is committed to amplifying the voices of those with lived experience, partnering with subject-matter experts and industry leaders to raise public awareness of issues impacting our community, and ensuring that everyone can live the life they want to live. Join us in making a meaningful difference by exploring our advocacy initiatives and discovering how you can help.
Advocacy Initiatives
![A woman walks down the aisle on a commercial airplane with her guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Landing-Pages/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/442449816_754078630243541_3195951045585243427_n.jpg)
CDC Updates Impacting International Travel with Guide Dogs.
![A young man dressed for work walks with his yellow Lab guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Client-Programs-Section/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/CCC-JR.jpg)
Read the results of our Alumni Rideshare Survey.
Previous Initatives
![A black Lab guide dog walking briskly beside a person whose legs are shown.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/Working-Guide-BL-1.jpg)
Air Carrier Access Act (2020)
![A young black Lab puppy is examined by the veterinary staff in the GDB clinic. Two staff members are seen wearing sterile gloves while performing their exam.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/First-Vet-Exams-in-Puppy-Pod-16.jpeg)
Telemedicine Regulations (2021)
![Claire and yellow Lab guide dog Tulane walk through the CA campus of Guide Dogs for the Blind on a bright sunny day.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/Claire-Stanley-and-Tulane-17.jpg)
California Assembly Bill 468 (2021)
![Belo Miguel Cipriani hugs his black Lab guide dog, Limo](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_636x385_crop_center-center_none/Belo-Cipriani-and-Limo-01.jpg)
Details to come