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An Unexpected Dream

by Guiding Eyes grad Donna Elliott When we received our dogs I was in for a surprise There was this black, male lab And I was struck by his size. He wasn’t what I asked for Or what I thought I wanted When we began to work He didn’t walk, he sauntered. In a two… Continue reading An Unexpected Dream

Get Inspired…

Watch this brief video of blind men and women and their beloved Guiding Eyes dogs! For nearly 60 years, blind men and women have traveled to our training school from across the U.S. and overseas to receive the life-changing gift of a Guiding Eyes dog — FREE OF CHARGE! Why do our students choose Guiding… Continue reading Get Inspired…

Pancho: A School of Management Superstar

Article written for the University of Buffalo and originally published on the school’s website. Christopher Salem’s pragmatic attitude toward his progressive degenerative eye disease had earned him the admiration of co-workers and students. But when he took his new associate, Pancho, down the halls of the School of Management’s Alfiero Center, the reaction was downright adoring. “Look at… Continue reading Pancho: A School of Management Superstar

August 2013 Graduate Class

  Special recognition and thanks to our 2013 Graduation Sponsor, Sally Stokhamer, and our August sponsor, Janice Smith.  Meet our Residential Graduates Jeff & Hamlin Donna & Lasha Brandohn & Taft Sammy & Langley Rose & Oliver Becky & Tatum Jazmin & Floral Nicholas & Archer Carol & John Lori & Gisela Lu Ann &… Continue reading August 2013 Graduate Class

July 2013 Graduate Class

Meet our Residential Graduates Angela & Sonya Tori & Avis Chelby & Gianna Sofia & Karleen Gabe & Posh Graeme & Adrianne Brad & Sharla Cheyenne & Flynn Debra & Chance Maria & Carlton Home Training Graduates Sarah & Christine Many thanks to our instructors Dell Rodman, Class Supervisor Graham Buck, ACTION Instructor Stephanie Koret,… Continue reading July 2013 Graduate Class

Increased confidence through Guiding Eyes

by Guiding Eyes graduate Deni Elliott Once I crossed the bridge from dorm life to adult life, I could not imagine that I’d ever again be a student.  But – I also didn’t know that I would ultimately lose most of my sight.  I never could have imagined that being a student at Guiding Eyes… Continue reading Increased confidence through Guiding Eyes

The Ripple Effect – Ben & Wren

We regularly talk about the ripple effect of our dogs.  All Guiding Eyes dogs – working, retired or released – have the ability to transform people’s lives. Guiding Eyes Wren is a released dog with a special purpose.  She was adopted by the Serebin family and has become a loyal family pet – and an… Continue reading The Ripple Effect – Ben & Wren

June 2013 Graduate Class

Meet our Residential Graduates Vicki & Dolly Rocco & Glamour Judy & Warsaw Dannie & Pilgrim Rosemary & Barkley Kelcey & Maui Eloise & Calla Seth & Jamie Vanessa & Farber Donald & Midas Home Training Graduates Emilie & Andre Ivor & Rhoda Stacey & Gemini Christopher & Pancho Many thanks to our instructors: Miranda… Continue reading June 2013 Graduate Class

A commitment to independence

by Guiding Eyes graduate Emmanuel Dillion Hey what’s up everybody! And for all the proper people out there, hello ladies and gentlemen. My name is Emmanuel Dillion and I’m here to tell you a little story about myself and my experience with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Seven years ago, I became blind due to… Continue reading A commitment to independence

The Gift

by Guiding Eyes graduate Sally Rosenthal When my paratrooper father jumped out of an airplane sixty-nine years ago and landed on the Normandy beach during the D-Day invasion, he was only one of five men in his company who survived. Scarcely twenty-two with a few years of war behind him, he returned to his base in… Continue reading The Gift