by Guiding Eyes graduate Deni Elliott Like Christmas, but only better. We wait. We anticipate. We worry. Most of us dream for months in advance about who our new partners might be. Male or female? Short coupled or tall and leggy? Yellow or black or maybe a German shepherd dog? If so, long-haired or not?… Continue reading Is there any day more perfect than dog day?
Meet our Residential Graduates Rui & Angus Emmanuel & Reed David & Talula Christian & Barnes Maria & Ariel Nicole & Colleen Rodney & Boyko William & Rosemary Shelley & Agatha Stephanie & Glimmer Home Training Graduates Richard & Albee Alice & Cal Samuel & Arby Many thanks to our instructors: Ben Cawley, Class Supervisor… Continue reading May 2013 Graduate Class
Thank you to our April graduation sponsor, Sally Stokhamer. “When God gave names to all the creatures on the earth, the sky and the sea, there was no name left for the most loyal of all. Then God spoke and said, ‘I waited until I ran out of names then turned my own name back… Continue reading April 2013 Graduate Class
Dear Guiding Eyes, Illinois Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (IAER) is the state organization of professionals who provide education and rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments. Our group includes teachers of visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists, rehabilitation therapists, university faculty, and counselors from across Illinois. Each year,… Continue reading Guiding Eyes receives Community Partner award
by instructor Kate Peterson After approximately four months of hard work, our potential guide dogs enter the fourth and final phase of training. By this point, each dog has the basic skills necessary for successful guide work. The dogs have already learned how to target curbs, cross streets, navigate around obstacles and how to protect… Continue reading The final stages of guide training
Meet our Residential Graduates Andy & Nera Alex & Cosby Erik & Poco Trada & Rally Lynette & Junie Sonia & Larry Janice & Milo Kara & Haven Joelle & Keifer Deni & Alberta Home Training Graduates Matthew & Khaki Nancy & Anchor Lauren & Domino Laura & Hanley Many thanks to our instructors: Miranda… Continue reading March 2013 Graduating Class
by graduate Deni Elliott I came to Guiding Eyes to get a dog that would accompany me on my life’s pathways. I leave with a partner who makes me confident enough to explore the world regardless of where the roads might lead. I came to Guiding Eyes expecting the dog to reflect the love and… Continue reading I came to Guiding Eyes…
Kimberly Morrow was born blind due to retinopathy of prematurity. She had a very ordinary childhood, filled with roller skating, playing outside, scouts and slumber parties. Kimberly received her first guide dog in 1991; when she later began graduate school at the University of Kansas, she was grateful to have a guide dog to make… Continue reading Kimberly Morrow's life with guide dogs
by: volunteer puppy raiser Frank Chenette Graduation Day, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, February 2013 My mind overflows with a kaleidoscope of images past and present. My emotions scatter like dry kibble tossed on ice. Lawrence E. Brown III, a young man passionate about making music, beams a 100-watt smile when he and Halo the… Continue reading Magical Moment: Reflecting Upon a Walk Down a Corridor
We are extremely grateful for Judith Collord’s generosity in sponsoring the training of Guiding Eyes Halo. “I wish them all the luck in the world and a long and happy relationship together.” – Judith Collord Meet our Graduates: Lawrence & Halo Linda & Riley Shelly & Jefferson Osman & Gala Tom & Muldoon Michelle & Osa Kathy… Continue reading February 2013 Graduating Class
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