Kim Kilpatrick knows how to tell a good story. From folktales to epic material, historical stories to literary pieces, her descriptive narratives engage everyone from young school children to retirees and theatre audiences. She is most recognized for her autobiographical works and recently wrapped up a 23-night performance in Calgary, Alberta.
GDB Client Shares Her Lived Experience to Empower Others
After working with blind and visually impaired athletes for several years, Kirsten French lost her vision unexpectedly. Kirsten sat down with Portland Tribune to reflect on the experience that eventually brought her to GDB where she was matched with her yellow Lab guide dog Knightley. "I went from being able to see and being seen, to losing my sight and feeling unseen. With Knightley, I feel seen again.”
K9 Buddy Program Continues to Expand and Enrich Lives
GDB’s K9 Buddy program continues to expand, evolve, and enrich lives. The program matches specially selected dogs to become companions and pets to people who are blind or visually impaired. In our ongoing efforts to serve clients more broadly, the K9 Buddy program has expanded to serve people of all ages throughout the U.S. and plans to expand even further to Canada.
Youth Programs Help Students Explore Life with a Guide Dog
GDB hosts a variety of workshops and experiences for youth who are blind or visually impaired and their support networks. Recently, two groups of students and their teachers from the California School for the Blind (CSB) visited our San Rafael campus to learn about our programs and meet some of our friendly guide dogs and K9 Buddies in training.
On the latest episode of Central Bark, Host Theresa Stern talks with GDB client, Paralympian, JEDI advocate, counselor, husband, and father, Ness Murby. Hear how Ness is navigating family life while working to create inclusive spaces for elite athletes ahead of the Paris 2024 games and how his guide dogs have been part of his journeys every step of the way.
