by June 2014 graduate Danielle Burton Willa is my first guide dog and she has already begun to change my life. I applied for a guide dog because I felt that traveling with a cane was too slow and time consuming. I was also very nervous when crossing streets by myself because I am deaf-blind… Continue reading I felt free for the first time
by June 2014 graduate Elaine Mara Wow! What an adventure this has been! I am certainly not the person I was when I arrived at Guiding Eyes just three short weeks ago. In those weeks, I transformed from a timid, fearful traveler into a confident young woman and can walk with pride in myself and… Continue reading Forward
Hundreds of people have come through our doors over the past 12 months. Here are some of their stories. Since they met in July 2013, Sofia Gallo and Guiding Eyes guide dog Karleen have completed their freshman year at Princeton University. While the pretty black Lab slept through most of her handler’s political science classes,… Continue reading Powerful Stories
Dear Friends: My name is Bill Vignola and my dog is Warren and we graduated from Guiding Eyes last November. This was a tremendous experience for me to witness firsthand; I was amazed at the dedication that everyone has at Guiding Eyes. My granddaughter, Hadley, 10 years old, has spoken to me for months about… Continue reading Raising money for grandpa's guide dog school
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.
