Welcome to South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. Our mission is to enhance the mobility and independence of people who have visual, physical and developmental needs.

Following the 2016 merger of the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) with Rand Aid Association, two spacious wings at Thembalami were refurbished to accommodate existing residents of MODA's Colonel Rowland Home for Aged Deaf and Deafblind in Bedfordview, as well as new residents. The wings offer en-suite double rooms for couples and single rooms, with two single rooms sharing an inter-leading bathroom. Downstairs rooms open on to beautiful gardens while upstairs rooms open on to a veranda. Landscaped gardens with various seating areas encourage residents to spend time outdoors and find a pleasant place to visit with family and friends. All fees include full board and lodging, 24-hour nursing care - with a nurse-call system in place, doctor on call and laundry service. An occupational therapy programme that includes craft and recreation activities is offered on a daily basis...

The South African Mobility for the Blind Trust (SAMBT) specialises in Independence training for blind and partially-sighted people. We were formed in 1998 and are a registered Non-profit Organisation. We have an outreach approach and we operate nationally in areas that are under-served or not served at all, i. e. rural areas and townships. Our programmes are community-based and we also run programmes at schools for the blind.