Episode 40: Guide Dogs 101 with Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Melissa Carney

In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond interviews Melissa Carney, Community Outreach and Graduate Support Manager at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Melissa shares insights into her role, the criteria for obtaining a guide dog, the training process for guide dogs, and her personal experiences as a guide dog handler. She discusses the application process, the importance of teamwork between the handler and the dog, and the benefits and challenges of using a guide dog. Melissa also touches on the use of AI in mobility aids, the personalized support Guiding Eyes provides to their graduates, and how interested individuals can take the first steps toward getting a guide dog.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind Contact info:

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Is a Guide Dog Right for Me? https://www.guidingeyes.org/is-a-guide-dog-right-for-me/

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