Are you blind or visually impaired, between the ages of 14 & 24, and interested in exploring the option of using a guide dog for mobility? Come and be a part of our Ruff Life Academy! During this five-day workshop, we will explore how to interact and communicate with dogs, and how they communicate with us. We will do a little myth busting about guide dogs, like: can they really tell us when it is time to cross the street? We will discuss how to determine if you are ready to welcome a guide dog into your life and how one might fit into your everyday routine. We’ll also cover why O&M and ILS skills are so important to be successful with a guide dog; review of a variety of training options for when you are ready; go over what training with a guide dog is like and what the transition home with your new partner could look like!

Workshop #1: Open to youth who are blind or visually impaired, ages 14-17

Date(s): April 12 – 16, 2021
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm PST each day
Location: Zoom
Room for 12 participants

Application Deadline: Friday, March 12, 2021

APPLY NOW for The “RUFF” LIFE ACADEMY WORKSHOP 1, Ages 14-17

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