Cane Acceptance or Not, That Is the Question Posted on October 4, 2022 - 12:32 am by Alexis Read Editor’s note: White Cane Safety Day, remembered annually on October 15th, is a day for recognizing the achievements of individuals who are blind or low vision and a day for […]
What’s It Like to Get a Dog Guide? One Young Woman Shares Her Story Posted on September 13, 2022 - 7:32 am by Amy Lynn Smith A guide dog is more than man’s – or woman’s – best friend. For people who are blind or low vision, a guide dog is a loyal companion that makes […]
Growing Up with Guide Dogs for the Blind Posted on September 9, 2022 - 1:06 pm by Admin Editor’s note: Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) introduces us to Megan Borella who first became involved with GDB when she was paired with a K9 Buddy in 2004. GDB’s […]
When Blindness Isn’t the Only Barrier in Dog Guide Training Posted on September 7, 2022 - 11:39 am by Alexis Read Editor’s note: Alexis Read shares her journey to finding a dog guide school that tailored training and tools to her specific abilities as a woman with low vision and additional […]
Raising a Dog Guide: People Helping Puppies to Help People Posted on September 1, 2022 - 12:00 pm by Melissa Schenkel Editor’s note: September is National Guide Dog Month! In honor, Melissa Schenkel introduces us to Zahra and the team that is preparing her for her future handler who is blind […]