ACB Focus: Guide Dogs
American Council of the Blind Convention Events related to Guide Dogs

20230704 1430 Crossing the Big Pond to Hawaiian Paradise with your Guide Dog

Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 4

September 1, 2023

20230704 1430 Crossing the Big Pond to Hawaiian Paradise with your Guide Dog Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Hawaii is blessed in so many, many ways. Being the only state in our nation that does not have rabies is one of them. It aims to keep it that way with strict animal admittance procedures administered by its Department of Agriculture. At first blush, the process may appear quite daunting. But Vickie Kennedy knows how to smoothly navigate those waters, whether you're traveling by jet or by cruise ship. A resident of Hawaii for many years, she loves sharing her experience, helping to ensure that your trip to paradise is nothing but the delightful experience it should be! Edited By:  Tim Cumings

20230622 1130 Guide Dog Schools Update

Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3

August 21, 2023

20230622 1130 Guide Dog Schools Update Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Listeners were presented with the status of 14 Guide Dog School Programs. Edited By:  Janet Ingber

20230623 1130 Focusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs

Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5

August 21, 2023

20230623 1130 Focusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5 How and What do dogs see? Do humans and dogs share eye diseases? Do breeds commonly used as guide dogs have a predisposition to certain eye conditions? Attendees learned the answer to these and many other questions. Edited By:  Janet Ingber

20230624 1130 The Unique Matching Process

Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 2

August 19, 2023

20230624 1130 The Unique Matching Process Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 2 This presentation discussed the unique matching process and things to consider while matching a Leader Dog to a client. Also covered as how instructors go about this complex process. Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester Hills, MI. Edited By:  Janet Ingber