Podcast
Taking the Lead
Hosted by Leader Dogs for the Blind · EN
Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
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Marketplace
Mar 2600:26:28Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with Margaret and Lisa who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog together. They share their experience as co-raisers and the unconventional way they met!
Transcribe →History and Hot Dogs
Mar 1200:30:51Tap to summarizeOn this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, is a certified orientation and mobility specialist and a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at Leader Dogs for the Blind to give us an update on the Unmet Needs survey.
Transcribe →Barbie
Feb 2600:28:27Tap to summarizeOn this episode we talk with Tony Stephens the Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind. With over 30 years of experience in management and communications for the nonprofit sector, he has spearheaded advocacy for national organizations such as the American Council of the Blind and National Industries for the Blind.
Transcribe →Tightrope
Feb 1200:30:56Tap to summarizeOn this episode we talk with Lynn Gautreaux served as the Director of Orientation and Mobility at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and the statewide Director of O&M and Visually Impaired Services for Louisiana until his retirement after 30 years of service. His first association with Leader Dog was as a guest orientation and mobility instructor in 2006 and lucky for us he keeps coming back.
Transcribe →Candy Shop
Jan 2900:32:32Tap to summarizeIt's the start of a new Taking the Lead season! On this episode we talk with cohost Timothy Cuneio who is on campus for brush up instruction of his O&M skills along with his instructor COMS Garret Waldie.
Transcribe →All About the Match
Dec 1800:29:34Tap to summarizeWe sit down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Katie Wattles, who brings over 20 years of experience, to explain the art and science behind matching a client with the right guide dog.
Transcribe →Life Changing
Dec 400:22:17Tap to summarizeOn this episode we talk with client Luis Sanchez about his journey with blindness and receiving services at Leader Dog.
Transcribe →Are You Guide Dog Ready?
Nov 2000:24:53Tap to summarizeWe take a closer look at what it truly means to be ready for a guide dog.
Transcribe →Not Enough Time
Nov 600:27:54Tap to summarizeOn this episode we talk with Stephanie Enyart the Chief Public Policy and Research Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind.
Transcribe →Gaining a New Bestie
Oct 2300:27:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk with client Jeff Petersen, who came to Leader Dog for both orientation and mobility as well as a guide dog. He shares his experiences with blindness and how our programs have impacted his journey.
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