In this episode of White Canes Connect, Lisa and David speak with Suzy Wilburn from Southeastern Guide Dogs. She explains their program from breeding to graduation and beyond that. Suzy tells us how to get a guide dog and the training process. She also talks about Southeastern's greatest need: puppy raisers.
Show notes at https://www.whitecanesconnect.com/060
Connect With Southeastern Guide Dogs
Learn more about Southeastern Guide Dogs at https://www.guidedogs.org. If you have questions, email info@guidedogs.org or call them at (941) 729-5665. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Promotional Videos And Commercials Have Audio Description
Southeastern Guide Dogs use Audio Description in their TV commercials and promotional videos. If you want to hear the difference between the two, go to https://www.iCantCU.com/216. In a segment called Just Listen, you can hear both audio versions. If you're going to listen to only part of the episode, the segment starts at about 35 minutes.
Parents Of Blind Children Fundraiser
Support the Parents Division by purchasing candy! Go to https://www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com/VIEWBYCATEGORY.aspx?id=VA to make your purchase. If you do not see their name, you can enter their code: 10-0316.
Support The National Federation Of The Blind Of PA
Please consider donating to the NFB of PA. Since 1977, the National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania has been helping members live the lives they want! Please support the largest organization of the blind in the state.
We Need Your Pictures
We are looking for pictures to add to the NFB of PA website. If you want to share images of you using assistive tech, out and about with your white cane or guide dog, preparing a meal in the kitchen, or doing just about anything else, send them to us! Email pictures@nfbp.org. One image per email, please. In the body of the email, type the description of the image you are sending.
Give Us A Call
We'd love to hear from you! We've got a phone number for you to call, ask us questions, give us feedback, or say, "hi!" Call us at (267) 338-4495. You have up to three minutes for your message, and we might use it on an upcoming episode. Please leave your name and town as part of your message.
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