[Cagdu] FW: Path to a Guide Dog E-series

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From: Jane Flower <jflower at guidedogs.com> 
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:41 AM
Subject: Path to a Guide Dog E-series

 

Good morning!

 

Guide Dogs for the Blind is excited to inform you about our upcoming Path to
a Guide Dog E-Series! This free virtual learning opportunity will cover a
variety of important guide dog lifestyle topics over the course of three
ninety minute sessions.  The Path to a Guide Dog E-Series is designed for
those who are interested in learning about guide dog travel as a mobility
option.

(Recommended for ages 14 and older.)

 

I have attached the flier to this email and pasted it below for your
convenience. 

 

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Welcome to Guide Dogs for the Blind's Path to a Guide Dog E-Series!  

 

Get the facts, straight from the dog's mouth on a variety of topics about
the guide dog lifestyle! Join hosts Jane Flower, Youth Outreach Specialist
and Jake Koch, Community Outreach Specialist at Guide Dogs for the Blind
(GDB) for this three part online series. 

 

Topics include: 

*	Day 1: Overview of GDB, a discussion about the differences between
white cane and guide dog mobility, how to determine guide dog readiness, and
GDB's youth services. 
*	Day 2: Application path and criteria to GDB's guide dog program, and
a description about the Orientation and Mobility Immersion program. 
*	Day 3: Client training options, and Guide Dogs for the Blind's suite
of follow-up services.   

 

Interested? Wag this way!

The Path to a Guide Dog E-Series will be held October 13th-15th
(Tuesday-Thursday) from 10:00-11:30 A.M. Pacific Time. 

 

Registration Required. RSVP to the Path to a Guide Dog E-Series by emailing:


 Jane Flower at  <mailto:jflower at guidedogs.com> jflower at guidedogs.com or
Jake Koch at  <mailto:jkoch at guidedogs.com> jkoch at guidedogs.com by

October 12th. If you feel comfortable, feel free to let us know if    you
are a person who is blind or visually impaired, a blindness professional, or
both in your emailed RSVP. 

 

The Path to a Guide Dog E-Series will be held via the Zoom platform. A Zoom
link and call-in details will be provided to all participants on the RSVP
list. 

 

Questions? Get in touch by contacting: 

Jane Flower or Jake Koch via the email addresses above, or by calling 1
(800) 295 4050 

 

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Feel free to share this opportunity with your network of blindness
professionals,   clients, students, Etc. 

 

Thank you, 

              

 

 


 <http://www.guidedogs.com/> 

Guide Dogs for the Blind 

Jane Flower | Youth Outreach Specialist

jflower at guidedogs.com  <mailto:jflower at guidedogs.com> |  <tel:+14154924176>
415.492.4176 
350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 
 <http://www.guidedogs.com/> GuideDogs.com 

 

GDB is following the guidance of our state and local officials in regards to
public health and safety, and limiting the number of staff on campuses.
This may result in a delay in my response to your email; however, I will
respond as soon as I am able.  If this is an emergency involving one of our
clients, volunteers, or dogs, please contact us at 800.295.4050.  Thank you
for your patience and understanding.

 

 

 

 


 <http://www.guidedogs.com/> 

Guide Dogs for the Blind 

Jane Flower | Youth Outreach Specialist

jflower at guidedogs.com  <mailto:jflower at guidedogs.com> |  <tel:+14154924176>
415.492.4176 
350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 
 <http://www.guidedogs.com/> GuideDogs.com 

 

GDB is following the guidance of our state and local officials in regards to
public health and safety, and limiting the number of staff on campuses.
This may result in a delay in my response to your email; however, I will
respond as soon as I am able.  If this is an emergency involving one of our
clients, volunteers, or dogs, please contact us at 800.295.4050.  Thank you
for your patience and understanding.

 

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