Website for the 50th birthday

50 years Foundation swiss school for guide dogs for the blind Allschwil

«In the course of time»

What values are we committed to? Who are our customers? Why are there four training divisions in the Allschwil School?

A cinematic portrait (only available in German)

Audio description (only available in German)

Contemporary witnesses

Immerse yourself in the richly illustrated history of our school through brief portraits and interviews with our pioneers.

Our History

Dogs have supported blind people from antiquity. After the First World War, the first schools were set up to train guide dogs because so many people had been blinded by the war.

Events

Details of all the activities and events associated with our anniversary are available here.

«With the assistance of a dog – 50 Years Swiss School for Guide Dogs for the Blind Allschwil»

Our anniversary book takes you on a journey through time, from the beginnings of the “Waldheim” to the modern school of today. Over 200 photos demonstrate how the guide dogs sector has changed since the 1970s – available in our Shop in German, French and Italian.

Donations

This is my way to support the school