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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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On this episode we talk with Avril Rinn a guide dog client who is working with her 3rd dog Louie and she serves as the secretary on the Leader Dog board.
The hosts of the Taking the Lead podcast share about themselves for new listeners and Timothy shares his story with blindness.
On this episode we talk with client Juanita Lillie who is the chair of our new alumni board about what the board is and how clients can get involved.
On this episode we talk with client Krista Webb on her experience with Leader Dog and her passion of wood burning.
In this episode we talk with Megan Jones, manager of canine care and welfare, about what her team does to care for and enrich the lives of our dogs in training.
In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.
On this episode we talk with Lauren and Greg who are puppy raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. They talk about how they got involved and why they continue to raise puppies.
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client and volunteer Karen Burke. She shares her story and talks about what it's like to volunteer at Leader Dog.
On this episode we talk with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.
On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.
On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role.
On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog.
We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.
On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.
On this episode we talk with Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel about his work teaching others about emerging technology in the blindness and low vision field. Find Same on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindlife
On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position.
On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new season, cohost Christina Hepner has big news to share! We also talk with a client who is also a Leader Dog team member about her journey with Leader Dog.
On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast.
On this shorter episode we catch up with Timothy on his journey from when he first came to Leader Dog until now and share about our programs and services.
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