Month: May 2014

Guiding Eyes is pleased to announce that Jane Russenberger, Senior Director of Canine Development, has received the International Guide Dog Federation’s (IGDF) Ken Lord Award. Presented at the 2014 IGDF Seminar in Tokyo, Japan, the prestigious award is IGDF’s highest honor. Russenberger is the first female recipient as well as the first honoree outside of… Continue reading Jane Russenberger receives Ken Lord Award

Hitachi Metals Ltd. Community Action Committee (CAC) awarded Guiding Eyes a $10,000 grant for the general support of its Sights on College Program, a training curriculum specifically for adolescents who are blind or visually impaired. “While visiting Guiding Eyes I had the opportunity to learn about the organization’s work and see firsthand the difference guide… Continue reading Thank you Hitachi!

by graduate Deni Elliott It starts with the click of a toenail on the wood floor next to my bed. A half-hour before the alarm, Alberta starts our morning ritual, tapping in place. Then, she lets out a loud Labby yawn, a snort and a shake. “Okay, you can come up,” I mumble through my… Continue reading The Language of Love

We’re always looking for great photos of Guiding Eyes dogs for our marketing materials. Photos should have the highest resolution possible (300 dpi). They can have one or more puppies or dogs in them, and group and multi-generational shots are especially needed. Themed photos are extremely helpful.  Right now we’re looking for: Patriotic shots  Autumn… Continue reading Your Guiding Eyes dog can be a star…

Cloud Star is proud to be the Official Training Treat Partner for the dogs at Guiding Eyes! The company is extending a special offer for friends of Guiding Eyes; from now through June 30th, receive 50% off your Cloud Star order by using coupon code: guidingeyes14. Cloud Star has been producing wholesome products for dogs… Continue reading A message from our Training Treat Partner

A message from the United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA): Over the years, several USBGA members have exhibited great talent in the game of golf — names like Charley Boswell and Joe Lazaro — but none more talented than Pat Browne, Jr. We take great pride that Pat has been nominated for induction into the… Continue reading Achieving greatness – Pat Browne Jr.

Guiding Eyes nurse Marianne Coiro was recognized on Tuesday evening at Hudson Valley Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing gala. From HV magazine:  Nurses – they’re the often unsung heroes and heroines of healthcare.  These individuals juggle hectic schedules, cope with extraordinary pressure and serve round-the-clock as the bedside eyes and ears for doctors. We at Hudson Valley… Continue reading Excellence in Nursing at Guiding Eyes

  A collaboration between Guiding Eyes for the Blind and the University of Texas Background on a collaborative project Puppy raisers are the heart and soul of our Guiding Eyes for the Blind program providing an invaluable service by providing love and a solid foundation for young puppies.  Our empirical observations indicate puppy raisers have… Continue reading Pup/Raiser Relationship Study

by volunteer puppy raiser Elora Hixon Well it is official… Janice went down to Guiding Eyes on Saturday the 20th to prepare for her big evaluation the following Tuesday.  My sister and I traveled down Saturday, dropped her and another region dog off and stayed in Connecticut with my mom until Janice had her test.… Continue reading Janice goes to college