It’s illegal for rideshare companies to deny rides to people traveling with their guide dogs. Last month, blindness community members and allies from 48 states rallied in San Francisco to highlight Uber and Lyft’s failure to stop these discriminations.
At a young age, Emerson Archuleta mastered mobility skills as a white cane user, but by 14, she sought greater independence. After researching guide dog schools, she attended a Guide Dog Experience Day where a supervised walk with a guide dog sparked her excitement to pursue the guide dog lifestyle.
GDB Client Eric Holm: My Guide Dog Training Experience
Meet GDB client Eric Holm and his guide dog, Daxton. Eric talks about the training he received at GDB and how our guide dog mobility instructors have been instrumental to his success. Eric and his guide dog Daxton are pictured here with GDB Apprentice Instructor II, Kate Doughtery, and Dover, a guide dog in training.
GDB’s Podcast: Central Bark Meets Faith Snapp (future) DVM
Meet GDB Client Faith Snapp and her guide dog, Prim. Faith sat down with host Theresa Stern to talk about her history with Guide Dogs for the Blind, her leadership role in FFA, and her future plans as she embarks on her newest adventure – veterinary school.
“Zinc is a very smart, quiet and well-behaved dog, and we bonded very quickly. He has even made friends with our three cats. He has been a very positive influence on my life and has reduced my feelings of isolation.” – Viola Bentson with K9 Buddy, Zinc
