WELCOME !

Welcome to the homepage of Guide Dog Users of California. GDUC is an affiliate of The California Council of the Blind, Guide Dog Users, Incorporated and The American Council of the Blind. GDUC is a grassroots consumer-based organization of guide dog handlers and others who share a common interest in issues surrounding living and working with guide dogs. GDUC’s purpose is to provide peer support and to advocate for guide dog handlers, to educate the public, to promote acceptance of guide dogs and to protect and advance the access rights of working teams.

This site contains information about GDUC's important activities, upcoming events and news which impacts the lives of handlers. There is information about the history of the guide dog movement to assist in understanding issues faced by working teams. Current state and federal legislation as well as regulations are provided along with links to state and federal sites. There are also links to other organizations, providers of animal supplies, fun sites and more.

Thank you for visiting Guide Dog Users of California, and please feel free to contact us.