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
Picking the Perfect Present
On this shorter episode we talk about the holiday season, gifts for a guide dog and accessible gifts for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
00:14:49 |
Thu 08 Dec 2022
Driving Backwards
On this episode we talk with client and veteran Clif who talks about his journey with blindness and receiving a guide dog via home delivery.
00:26:35 |
Thu 01 Dec 2022
What's Your Favorite Dish?
On this shorter episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about the Thanksgiving holiday, what we are thankful for and Timothy touches on navigating holiday festivities with his Leader Dog Glaci…
00:19:21 |
Thu 24 Nov 2022
Not Sled Dogs
On this episode we talk with Dr. Smith, Director of Veterinary Services at Leader Dogs for the Blind. He shares with us the work he and his team do to care for and support our dogs both on campus and…
00:28:37 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
Different Perspective
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Mark Harris about his journey having multiple Leader Dogs and how his perspective has changed throughout his journey with blindness.
00:30:26 |
Thu 10 Nov 2022
Six Seconds Later
On this episode we talk with two team members who are in the apprenticeship program to become guide dog mobility instructors (GDMI's).
00:31:17 |
Thu 03 Nov 2022
Just Say Hi
On this episode we talk about Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day.
00:20:53 |
Thu 27 Oct 2022
Full Circle
In this episode we talk with Monica and Maya, a mother-daughter duo who are both a part of the Leader Dog family as a puppy raiser and client.
00:26:33 |
Thu 20 Oct 2022
Not So Boring After All
In this episode we talk to Raven who is a member of the breeding and puppy care team and fellow podcaster! She is a guide dog handler herself and shares her experience and expertise within the blindn…
00:22:26 |
Thu 13 Oct 2022
Weather or Not
On this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with GDMI's Kathryn Roberts and Sarah Duyck who work with clients who are DeafBlind and provide individualized instruction to meet clients speci…
00:27:40 |
Thu 06 Oct 2022
Burrito this Baby
On this episode we talk with Peter Tucic with HumanWare on his journey with blindness and how he's been a long-time partner with Leader Dogs for the Blind.
00:34:12 |
Thu 29 Sep 2022
Found on Facebook
On this episode we talk with Arabella Jones, a new Leader Dog graduate who works as an ophthalmology assistant. We talk with her about her journey with blindness and helping others with visual impair…
00:27:24 |
Thu 22 Sep 2022
Disability Pride
On this episode we talk with client Leatrice Fullerton who is an advocate in the blindness and disability community. She shares her experience with Leader Dog but also being in advocacy and her work …
00:27:17 |
Thu 15 Sep 2022
Buy One Get One Free
In this episode, we talk with podcast host Timothy Cuneio’s wife on how they navigated their relationship with Timothy’s journey of losing his vision.
00:26:53 |
Thu 08 Sep 2022
Timothy's in Town
On this episode host Timothy Cuneio is with Christina Hepner and Leslie Hoskins in-person recording for the first time! He talks about his visit back to the Leader Dog campus after 3 years.
00:17:17 |
Thu 01 Sep 2022
Not Everyone Can Drive a Dog
On this short episode we talk with host Timothy about finding a dog sitter for your guide dog when you can't take the dog on vacation.
00:17:52 |
Thu 25 Aug 2022
First Point of Contact
In this episode we talk with Melissa Priester, Manager of Client Services, about the application process and what her team does for clients.
00:27:14 |
Thu 18 Aug 2022
Loud and Proud
On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with client Ellen Harper who is newer to the Leader Dog family but has still managed to participate in numerous Leader Dog programs. She talks about what it…
00:29:09 |
Thu 11 Aug 2022
Turndown Service
On this episode we talk with Jeff Stein, Manager of Canine Care, about how our future Leader Dogs are cared for in the canine center while they are in guide dog training.
00:24:58 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
Live Life to the Fullest
In this episode we talk with client Rita Harris who has been a speaker for Leader Dog, is a Lion, a nonprofit leader of her own and has attended Leader Dog for both Orientation and Mobility and Guide…
00:21:55 |
Thu 28 Jul 2022
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