Thank you for your interest in having a representative from Guiding Eyes for the Blind speak to your group. We receive many speaking requests annually. Unfortunately, due to limited resources and the volume of these requests, we are not able to provide speakers to all who request them.
Please note the following conditions apply to speaker requests:
- Requests should be submitted at least six weeks in advance. A local representative will get back to you within one week to advise you of our availability.
- 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 usually declined.
- Limit your request to a one to two hour period. Our Speakers are usually available for up to one hour, sometimes two depending upon the size of the audience and the Speaker’s schedule. Requests for all day presentations or presentations over 2 hours cannot not be accepted.
- We are unable to send speakers to Scout groups. With thousands of scout troops located in the Hudson, Harlem and Housatonic Valley areas, it is not possible for us to provide speakers to these groups. However we encourage local troops to consider visiting our facilities.
- Tours of our Canine Development Center in Patterson, NY are given on select days to small groups. Children must be 6 and up. Learn more about touring the Canine Development Center in Patterson, NY with a youth group.
- Tours of the Headquarters and Training Center in Yorktown Heights, NY are given on select Wednesdays to small groups. Children must be 6 and up. Learn more about touring the Headquarters and Training Center in Yorktown Heights, NY with a youth group.
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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.
![This week's Transformation Tuesday feature is Shamus, a handsome black and tan German Shepherd guide dog. @cornelluniversity alumni may know the affectionate pup as "Famous Shamus" from his time on-campus with his volunteer puppy raiser, Brittany. Shamus was raised with the @guidingeyesatcornell Club through our Fingerlakes Puppy Raising Region.
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Brittany recalls, "Although he was raised on Cornell University’s huge campus, it seemed like no matter which part of campus we were on somebody would recognize and call out to him. Shamus was the mascot of the student section at hockey games, a big hit when he walked with me at my undergraduate graduation, and a beloved member of @cornellvet’s Class of 2023. It’s his winning personality that allowed him to blossom into the guide dog he is today. I feel very blessed to be able to watch him spread his love to his handler and to everyone he meets on their journey together.”
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In October, Shamus completed home training with handler Renee. Shamus is Renee's 6th Guiding Eyes dog, and he just so happens to be the nephew of her previous guide dog, Henley. She describes the personable pup as, "very regal & takes his job as a guide very seriously. He is very affectionate, liking to stay close to me and laying on my feet if possible."
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You can read more about Renee and Shamus by clicking the link in our bio.
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Picture Description:
[1] Shamus is pictured as an adorable puppy sitting in the grass. Shamus's big ears have flopped together on his head.
Credit: @brittany_papa_
[2] Renee & Shamus’s graduation photo. Renee sits on the brick porch stairs with Shamus in a sit at her feet. Shamus looks happily toward the camera while wearing his dark grey @ruffwear UniFly harness.
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