Taking the Lead
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.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 130
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Hardest Street to Walk Down
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Colin Danna, he shares about his journey with blindness and receiving orientation and mobility in his home town.
Camp Connection
On this episode we talk with two Leader Dog clients who met at summer camp and ended up getting married. They share their experiences traveling and living together.
Changing Somebody’s Life
On this episode we talk with Margaret Goebel, a longtime volunteer, about what she loves most about volunteering for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
3 Ring Circus
On this episode we learn about the prison puppy initiative.
Baby Steps
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Melody Goodspeed about the baby steps she took in her journey to get to where she is now.
Arranged Marriage
In this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Joey Johnson about blogging his 3-week-journey of coming to Leader Dogs for the Blind to receive his first guide dog.
He's Not a Machine
In this episode we talk with Calvin Van Zytveld about his rapid vision loss and his work now.
Under the Bus
In this episode with talk with Director of Corporate Relations Dave Bann about what corporate partners mean to Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Labragator
On this episode with talk with Debbie Komondy who was the second female guide dog mobility instructor at Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Know Your Rights
On this shorter episode we talk about the American with Disabilities Act and knowing your rights as a guide dog handler.
Ankle Biting Poop Monsters
Back Up and Shut Up
Inside the Wire
A Little More
New Year, New Season, New Goals
Packs a Punch
Ask a GDMI