Thank you for your interest in having a representative from Guiding Eyes for the Blind speak to your organization. When it is safe to do so, we look forward to in-person presentations, but in the meantime, if you would like to request a speaker, we are happy to provide a Zoom presentation. Presentations are suitable for corporations, community groups and older students. As always, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
When requesting a speaker, please note the following information:
- Please submit your request as far in advance as possible.
- Youth presentations are suitable for students in the fifth grade or higher. Requests for speakers for pre-school, kindergarten and students in grades 1-4 are not encouraged.
- Zoom presentations are available for up to one hour.
Please fill out the online request form below and for further information, contact Volunteer Manager Ellen Mitchell at emitchell@guidingeyes.org.
Request a Speaker
Guiding Eyes Materials
Here you’ll find some links to Guiding Eyes Materials, including a printable file of our bookmark, all for use in your classroom or your event.
![Meet this week's Transformation Tuesday feature: a smart, affectionate yellow lab guide dog named Bailey. Bailey is the 8th guide dog for handler Dana, a retired social worker from NYC. Dana received his first Guiding Eyes dog back in 1968. Swipe ⬅️ to see what Bailey looks like as a working guide dog!
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This time around was Dana's first experience with our Home Training Program: "With the Home Training program, Bailey has quickly become familiar with my local routes and neighborhood. My instructor, Kathryn, was excellent and creative in her approach to training. Bailey learned to recognize 'home' by tape she placed on the sidewalk in front of my building. I learned to verify the location both by counting steps and listening for the windchimes Kat placed, ensuring Bailey had navigated accurately."
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Bailey was raised by Dianne Martin, a volunteer puppy raiser in our @guidingeyescapital Region. She sent us this note about her time with the sweet pup: "Bailey is a very adventurous and inquisitive boy who lives his life and explores the world with enthusiasm and humor. He has a special way of making those around him laugh with his silly antics and favorite squeaky toy and was often seen using his body to push, pull, and/or climb over, under, or in things simply just for the fun of it. [..] Bailey, with his light-hearted, I-can-do-this attitude, will surely bring his strong work ethic and love of life wherever he goes. I wish team Bailey many miles of happiness and lots of laughter on their journeys!"
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Read more about Dana and Bailey by clicking the link in our bio.
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Picture Description:
[1] Bailey is pictured as an adorable yellow lab puppy standing on the outdoor steps during a training session with his puppy raiser. Bailey looks down toward the camera with big, floppy ears.
[2] Dana & Bailey’s official graduation photo, with Bailey looking very professional in his leather guide dog harness as he sits beside Dana. Dana wears lime green sunglasses and a forest green New York City sweatshirt.
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