Welcome to Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Path to a Guide Dog E-Series!

Get the facts straight from the dog’s mouth on a variety of topics about the guide dog lifestyle! Join hosts Jane Flower, Youth Outreach Specialist and Jake Koch, Community Outreach Specialist at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) for this three-part online series.

This event is intended for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, (including family members/friends), and blindness professionals interested in exploring the guide dog lifestyle. The Path to a Guide Dog E-series is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Topics include:
Day 1: Overview of GDB, a discussion about the differences between white cane and guide dog mobility, how to determine guide dog readiness, and GDB’s youth services.
Day 2: Application path and criteria to GDB’s guide dog program, and a description about the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program.
Day 3: Client training options, and Guide Dogs for the Blind’s suite of follow-up services.

For more information or to register, visit the following link:
https://www.guidedogs.com/get-a-guide-dog/path-to-a-guide-dog-series