Sara and Humor

Meet Graduate Sara July On-Campus TrainingGraduate Team: Sara and HumorAbout the Team: Humor, a female yellow Lab, is Sara’s 6th guide dogHometown:  Amherst, New YorkGuide Dog Mobility Instructor: Michelle Tang   Sara loves to help people, and one way she does so is by sewing pillows that she donates to her church, where she is an… Continue reading Sara and Humor

Jessica and Cameron

Meet Graduate Jessica June On-Campus TrainingGraduate Team:  Jessica and CameronAbout the Team:  Cameron, a male black Lab, is Jessica’s 2nd guide dog from Guiding EyesHometown:  Cranston, Rhode IslandGuide Dog Mobility Instructor:  Susan Kroha Jessie returns to the Specialized Training Program after enjoying great success with her first guide dog, Parson. She enjoyed learning new skills… Continue reading Jessica and Cameron

WAGATHON 2022

The WAGATHON is a cumulative marathon that you and your dog can do anywhere, at your own pace through the month of September. The ultimate goal is to hit 26.2 miles by September 30 – participation is simple, whether you run or walk a 5K, a 10K, a half or full marathon, the goal is… Continue reading WAGATHON 2022

Connecting at the NFB Conference

At the beginning of July, three of our staff members had the privilege of attending the National Federation of the Blind’s national convention in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. With over 2,500 individuals who are blind or visually impaired from around the country at the event, it was no surprise that Guiding Eyes… Continue reading Connecting at the NFB Conference

Guiding Eyes Partners with WayAround to Enhance Campus Accessibility

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Partners with WayAround to Enhance Accessibility on Campus Cutting-edge NFC Technology Guiding Eyes for the Blind has partnered with WayAround to enhance accessibility at its Yorktown Heights Training Center. WayTag NFC tags (Near Field Communication tags) are placed strategically around the campus, in tandem with ADA signage or on features… Continue reading Guiding Eyes Partners with WayAround to Enhance Campus Accessibility