Meet Graduate Hugo Graduate Team: Hugo and IdahoAbout the Team: Idaho, a male black lab, is Hugo’s 1st guide dogLocation: Perth Amboy, New JerseyTraining: February 2024 On-Campus Hugo is active in his community, speaking to others with vision loss about his experiences. He is also involved with the National Federation for the Blind. As a… Continue reading Hugo and Idaho
Meet Graduate Kathryn Graduate Team: Kathryn and KismetAbout the Team: Kismet, a female black lab, is Kathryn’s 1st guide dog.Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia, CanadaTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Kathryn has been an educator for 28 years, working as both a teacher and an administrator. She is currently a vice principal at a secondary school. Kathryn herself… Continue reading Kathryn and Kismet
We are pleased to share that in response to a request from the graduate council, Guiding Eyes will increase the overall amount of the Graduate Assistance Fund by $100 per year to help cover the costs of veterinary care. Effective immediately, you can submit invoices for up to $600 total per calendar year. To submit an invoice… Continue reading Graduate Assistance Fund Increase
Celebrating New Partnerships Share in the joy of this moment, when our students look forward to the adventures ahead with their Guiding Eyes guide dog. These intimate celebrations are recorded for guests interested in experiencing a Guiding Eyes graduation, but unable to join us in-person. It is our hope that people attending graduation, whether in-person… Continue reading Graduation: Time to Celebrate
Meet Graduate Deborah Graduate Team: Deborah & ScarlettAbout the team: Scarlett, a female black Lab, is Deborah’s 1st guide dogLocation: South Boston, VirginiaTraining: March 2024 Home Training Deborah is retired from a long career at the Talking Book Library in Richmond, Virginia. She is the chairman of a women’s group at her church and has… Continue reading Deborah and Scarlett
Meet Graduate Virginia Graduate Team: Virginia and SamaAbout the Team: Sama, a female black Lab, is Virginia’s 5th Guiding Eyes guide dogLocation: Miami, FloridaTraining: March 2024 Home Training Virginia has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind since 2005. She is their first blind President and CEO. Her vision… Continue reading Virginia and Sama
To celebrate National Puppy Day on March 23, we’re delighted to present ten adorable puppies, each accompanied by a dedicated puppy raiser. This year, we’re showcasing their journeys by unveiling their Facebark profiles. Here, you can read about their growth and learning experiences alongside their volunteer puppy raisers as they progress on their path to becoming… Continue reading Celebrate National Puppy Day 2024!
Meet Graduate Lusi Graduate Team: Lou Ann (Lusi) and UticaAbout the Team: Utica is a female, black Lab and Lusi’s 5th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Raleigh, North CarolinaTraining: January 2024 Home Training Lusi holds a Master of Divinity degree, and she is currently studying to become a lay minister. She is an active member of… Continue reading Lusi and Utica
Meet Graduate Cindy Lou Graduate Team: Cindy Lou and CrystalAbout the Team: Crystal, a female yellow Lab, is Cindy Lou’s 3rd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Coatesville, PennsylvaniaTraining: February 2024 On-Campus Cindy Lou and her husband reside in Pennsylvania with her retired guide dog, Jada, and her current guide, Crystal. She is retired now, but her diverse… Continue reading Cindy Lou and Crystal
Meet Graduate Sheila Graduate Team: Sheila and OllieAbout the Team: Ollie is a male, black Lab and Sheila’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Daytona Beach, FloridaTraining: Feb 2024 On-Campus Sheila is retired and a member of the NFB in Florida. In January of 2024, she attended the National Federation of the Blind’s Washington Seminar in the… Continue reading Sheila and Ollie
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