Author Archives: Hunter Duncan

College Preparation Tips for Blind and Low Vision Students 

College student with eyeglasses searches for book in campus library

College will be very different from high school for students who are blind or have low vision. In high school, you likely received support from a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) who adapted coursework to meet your specific needs. This may have included providing enlarged graph paper, transcribing material into braille, or making […]

Guide Dogs in the Workplace: What Employers and Colleagues Need to Know

handler walking across a crosswalk with their dog guide in harness

For many employers and coworkers, encountering a guide dog team in the workplace is a new experience. A guide is more than just a pet — it’s a highly trained mobility aid that helps a blind or low vision employee navigate the environment safely and confidently. This article outlines practical strategies, legal considerations, and simple […]

Guide Dogs in the Workplace: Practical Tips for Handlers

person walking up workplace steps using a guide dog and white cane

Whether you’ve recently started a new job or you’ve been working at the same company for years, each day brings new adventures when you’re a guide dog handler in the workplace. For many employers and employees, service animals are often a novelty in the workplace. I’ve often been the only handler in a workplace setting, […]