Annual Update Highlights GDB's Strategic Direction
What’s in store for Guide Dogs for the Blind in 2024? Check out GDB’s livestreamed Annual Update featuring President and CEO Christine Benninger and clients Amit Ahuja and Theresa Stern. The three discussed GDB’s leadership in the guide dog industry, plans for 2024, and GDB’s world-renowned programs that take a more holistic approach to serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
There are many ways to make a lasting impact at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Annie Martin has loved giving back as a volunteer puppy raiser and a breeder custodian. But one special guide dog puppy named Faye and her partnership with GDB client Abdul Kamara filled Annie’s heart with joy and a sense of wonder.
GDB’s dog population consists of Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses who come in black, yellow, and chocolate. Occasionally, these dogs are a bit unique in their appearance. GDB regularly includes dogs in our program who have non-significant cosmetic differences that would not interfere with their physical ability to perform guide work or become a K9 Buddy.
If you haven’t seen or been to a Guide Dogs for the Blind graduation, you’re missing an opportunity to experience our mission in action! About twice a month, GDB holds public graduations on our campuses in California and Oregon to celebrate new guide dog, K9 Buddy, and orientation & mobility clients. At a recent graduation on our California campus, client Derek Dittmar gave a powerful testimonial about his bonding experience with his second guide dog, Valentino.
Orientation & Mobility Program Offers Skills for Independent Travel
In this episode of Central Bark, Theresa sits down with GDB Director of Orientation & Mobility Services, Marc Gillard, to talk about the importance of our Orientation and Immersion Program in helping clients reach their independent travel goals.
