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
Pack of Guanacos
We talk with Melissa Pletcher, Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Leader Dogs for the Blind about the many volunteer opportunities.
00:25:46 |
Thu 21 Jul 2022
Flip a Coin
To kick off Season 3 we talk with Leader Dog client Jill Hinton Wolfe. She recently received her Leader Dog Hannah and is a U.S. Army Veteran who currently serves as Grand Valley State University’s f…
00:27:46 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
How to Advocate for Independence
On this short episode we talk about how to advocate for independence.
00:15:01 |
Thu 07 Jul 2022
Bedazzle
On this short episode we talk about how to find the right size cane.
00:15:49 |
Thu 30 Jun 2022
One in a Million
On this short episode we talk about what exactly guide dogs can and can't do.
00:14:42 |
Thu 23 Jun 2022
Talking Air Fryer
On this short episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about different types accessible technology.
00:14:22 |
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Fruits of our Labor
In this episode with talk with Chief Philanthropy Officer for Leader Dogs for the Blind Melissa Weisse on her journey with Leader Dog and what philanthropy means to our organization.
00:30:48 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
Okay to be Disappointed
In this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with client Ashley Eisenmenger on how the guide dog process doesn't always work for everyone.
00:29:07 |
Thu 02 Jun 2022
Three Stooges
On this week’s episode we learn about the team members who are constantly traveling and are our feet on the streets, our field representatives. We talk with Jill Vani who is a guide dog mobility inst…
00:28:44 |
Thu 26 May 2022
Transition is Ruff
On today’s episode we are going to talk about some difficult topics such as what happens when a guide dog gets too old to work and goes into retirement, or what happens when a dog passes away or how …
00:23:03 |
Thu 19 May 2022
Trip on the Elephant
In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss.
00:30:52 |
Thu 12 May 2022
What is O&M?!
In this episode we talk with Erica Ihrke, Extended Services Manager about what Orientation and Mobility training is as Leader Dog celebrates 20 years of provide orientation and mobility.
00:30:56 |
Thu 05 May 2022
Lions, Lions, Everywhere
On this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with Beth Slade, Director of Lions Engagement at Leader Dog, about what Lions mean to our mission.
00:30:19 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
Harsh Reality
In this episode host Timothy Cuneio and Leader Dog client Shannon Columb have an honest and open conversation about what it's like losing vision throughout your life.
00:28:19 |
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Yeet
In this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog.
00:28:54 |
Thu 14 Apr 2022
Fearless Leader
Kicking off in season two we plan to dive even more into the world of blindness and the stories of our amazing clients, team members, volunteers, and donors. Of course, there is no better way to star…
00:32:45 |
Thu 07 Apr 2022
When in Doubt Wait it Out
In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
00:16:49 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Marshmallow Method
On this short episode of Taking the Lead we talk about how someone who is blind or visually impaired picks up after their guide dog.
00:14:18 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Diaper Bag
In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments.
00:14:49 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
All About the Cane
On this episode we talk with Drew Harness on the importance of Orientation and Mobility (white cane) training and how these skills change throughout a person's life.
00:29:43 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
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