As extreme weather, including Hurricane Milton, impacts Florida’s Gulf Coast and nearby regions, our thoughts are with our clients residing in the Southeastern United States. We have made outreach efforts to these clients and our team remains available for support and assistance as needed. The Support Center Team at GDB can reached by calling 800-295-4050.
Information on emergency preparedness for guide dog handlers, including preparing a “go bag” can be found on our Blog and on our Podcast.
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October is Blindness Awareness Month
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| At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we recognize that blindness is a spectrum. It's estimated that only 18% of people who are visually impaired are totally blind, according to the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). |
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| A common misperception about guide dogs is that you must be entirely without vision to have one. GDB’s Vice President of Client Programs Susan Armstrong and client Chari Chauvin dispel this misperception and more in a recent news article. |
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“My instructor had more faith and confidence in me than I had in myself. And through her, I learned skills that I didn’t know I could learn, and I learned confidence that I didn’t know I could have. I learned strength.”
-Orientation & Mobility Immersion Client, Shani Moore |
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Client Corner: Ron Peterson
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| After losing his sight, GDB client and scientist Ron Peterson created a unique nature walk for the other senses. A recent PBS news story featured Ron leading a sensory tour at Tijuana Estuary with his guide dog, Gidget. |
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Conversations with Chris: Creating the Next Generation of Guide Dog Instructors.
This complimentary panel discussion led by President and CEO Christine Benninger aired October 5.
Click here to watch it at your convenience.
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Holiday Luncheon Fundraising Event
Join us for a special afternoon featuring delicious food, heart-warming stories, and a puppy parade. Friday, December 13th at the St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
Get details and purchase tickets.
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100% donor supported; no government funding; 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
All gifts tax deductible.
Serving US and Canada. Established 1942.
If you know someone who is blind or visually impaired and could benefit from our services, please tell them about GDB.
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National Headquarters Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 151200
San Rafael, California 94915-1200
415.499.4000
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