Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/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. 2021 Leader Dog d1341ea6-6f37-50c5-8e65-387dddb1b396 yes Taking the Lead Trailer en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:50:26 -0400 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:51:19 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/uUtK6Q4IAb6jdNB0Seu94AparWvM45WvNlCRNtXDI4E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2NjY4LzE2Mzg4/MjYxMDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Leader Dogs for the Blind 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. Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning Christina Hepner No No 8 8 7 7 We Got You full 57359fe8-2211-4b9c-936f-540e096c07a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6846dc6 On this week’s episode of Taking the Lead, we’re going behind the scenes. We are joined by Andy Hernandez, our Client Experience Supervisor, whose work helps ensure that every person who comes to campus feels comfortable, supported, and ready to focus on what matters most—learning new skills for independent travel.

]]> On this week’s episode of Taking the Lead, we’re going behind the scenes. We are joined by Andy Hernandez, our Client Experience Supervisor, whose work helps ensure that every person who comes to campus feels comfortable, supported, and ready to focus on what matters most—learning new skills for independent travel.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1656 On this week’s episode of Taking the Lead, we’re going behind the scenes. We are joined by Andy Hernandez, our Client Experience Supervisor, whose work helps ensure that every person who comes to campus feels comfortable, supported, and ready to focus on what matters most—learning new skills for independent travel.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 6 6 Pivot full 84913a15-3396-4244-8ca0-19835d4e9ea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f326fda0 In this episode we talk with Leader Dog team member Monica who is working to implement the Behavior Checklist, a system designed to track and support our dogs’ behavior across their entire lifecycle, from puppy raising to on-campus training and breeding.

]]> In this episode we talk with Leader Dog team member Monica who is working to implement the Behavior Checklist, a system designed to track and support our dogs’ behavior across their entire lifecycle, from puppy raising to on-campus training and breeding.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1214 In this episode we talk with Leader Dog team member Monica who is working to implement the Behavior Checklist, a system designed to track and support our dogs’ behavior across their entire lifecycle, from puppy raising to on-campus training and breeding.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 5 5 Marketplace full 1f3d5679-4019-484d-a642-6cf8edcfa332 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb39dd86 On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with Margaret and Lisa who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog together. They share their experience as co-raisers and the unconventional way they met!

]]> On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with Margaret and Lisa who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog together. They share their experience as co-raisers and the unconventional way they met!

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1588 On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with Margaret and Lisa who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog together. They share their experience as co-raisers and the unconventional way they met!

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 4 4 History and Hot Dogs full 922880ba-7b67-4daf-a67d-4058b6f5e987 https://share.transistor.fm/s/569f8403 On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, is a certified orientation and mobility specialist and a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at Leader Dogs for the Blind to give us an update on the Unmet Needs survey.

]]> On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, is a certified orientation and mobility specialist and a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at Leader Dogs for the Blind to give us an update on the Unmet Needs survey.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1851 On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, is a certified orientation and mobility specialist and a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at Leader Dogs for the Blind to give us an update on the Unmet Needs survey.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 3 3 Barbie full 00e18836-1367-4985-a950-b8051c40f55a https://share.transistor.fm/s/45585d62 On this episode we talk with Tony Stephens the Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind. With over 30 years of experience in management and communications for the nonprofit sector, he has spearheaded advocacy for national organizations such as the American Council of the Blind and National Industries for the Blind.

]]> On this episode we talk with Tony Stephens the Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind. With over 30 years of experience in management and communications for the nonprofit sector, he has spearheaded advocacy for national organizations such as the American Council of the Blind and National Industries for the Blind.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1707 On this episode we talk with Tony Stephens the Assistant Vice President of Communications at the American Foundation for the Blind. With over 30 years of experience in management and communications for the nonprofit sector, he has spearheaded advocacy for national organizations such as the American Council of the Blind and National Industries for the Blind.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 2 2 Tightrope full 55c7845d-1b67-4374-942f-5ef384d858cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d01b4c On this episode we talk with Lynn Gautreaux served as the Director of Orientation and Mobility at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and the statewide Director of O&M and Visually Impaired Services for Louisiana until his retirement after 30 years of service. His first association with Leader Dog was as a guest orientation and mobility instructor in 2006 and lucky for us he keeps coming back.

]]> On this episode we talk with Lynn Gautreaux served as the Director of Orientation and Mobility at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and the statewide Director of O&M and Visually Impaired Services for Louisiana until his retirement after 30 years of service. His first association with Leader Dog was as a guest orientation and mobility instructor in 2006 and lucky for us he keeps coming back.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1856 On this episode we talk with Lynn Gautreaux served as the Director of Orientation and Mobility at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and the statewide Director of O&M and Visually Impaired Services for Louisiana until his retirement after 30 years of service. His first association with Leader Dog was as a guest orientation and mobility instructor in 2006 and lucky for us he keeps coming back.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 8 8 1 1 Candy Shop full 7cbe93ac-9c6e-4ccb-97ad-cd339c16897b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b713d937 It's the start of a new Taking the Lead season! On this episode we talk with cohost Timothy Cuneio who is on campus for brush up instruction of his O&M skills along with his instructor COMS Garret Waldie.

]]> It's the start of a new Taking the Lead season! On this episode we talk with cohost Timothy Cuneio who is on campus for brush up instruction of his O&M skills along with his instructor COMS Garret Waldie.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1952 It's the start of a new Taking the Lead season! On this episode we talk with cohost Timothy Cuneio who is on campus for brush up instruction of his O&M skills along with his instructor COMS Garret Waldie.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 25 25 All About the Match full d69ec860-4eea-4469-a03d-841c6b2f20dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/332d59fa We sit down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Katie Wattles, who brings over 20 years of experience, to explain the art and science behind matching a client with the right guide dog.

]]> We sit down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Katie Wattles, who brings over 20 years of experience, to explain the art and science behind matching a client with the right guide dog.

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1774 We sit down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Katie Wattles, who brings over 20 years of experience, to explain the art and science behind matching a client with the right guide dog.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 24 24 Life Changing full 0d17a639-9444-4017-8a0a-e6a8ced89bca https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed5c3c4b On this episode we talk with client Luis Sanchez about his journey with blindness and receiving services at Leader Dog.

]]> On this episode we talk with client Luis Sanchez about his journey with blindness and receiving services at Leader Dog.

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1337 On this episode we talk with client Luis Sanchez about his journey with blindness and receiving services at Leader Dog.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 23 23 Are You Guide Dog Ready? full 1ba9d364-1fe0-4dc6-9862-d9365e2bcdee https://share.transistor.fm/s/b15a5a25 We take a closer look at what it truly means to be ready for a guide dog. 

]]> We take a closer look at what it truly means to be ready for a guide dog. 

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1493 We take a closer look at what it truly means to be ready for a guide dog. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 22 22 Not Enough Time full 78064788-61de-40ac-970c-1f3010569784 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0024c41b On this episode we talk with Stephanie Enyart the Chief Public Policy and Research Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind.

]]> On this episode we talk with Stephanie Enyart the Chief Public Policy and Research Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1674 On this episode we talk with Stephanie Enyart the Chief Public Policy and Research Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 21 21 Gaining a New Bestie full d4d39c9c-1807-4ee7-83d9-33df0f9edf42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e6682e2 In this episode, we talk with client Jeff Petersen, who came to Leader Dog for both orientation and mobility as well as a guide dog. He shares his experiences with blindness and how our programs have impacted his journey. 

]]> In this episode, we talk with client Jeff Petersen, who came to Leader Dog for both orientation and mobility as well as a guide dog. He shares his experiences with blindness and how our programs have impacted his journey. 

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1629 In this episode, we talk with client Jeff Petersen, who came to Leader Dog for both orientation and mobility as well as a guide dog. He shares his experiences with blindness and how our programs have impacted his journey. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 20 20 Meta Smart Glasses full b0b30c2b-849f-4818-b657-486187b15dfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/888d2064 In this episode, we chat with client Maria Kristic and cohost Timothy Cuneio about Meta Smart Glasses, exploring their pros and cons for users in the blind and low vision community. 

]]> In this episode, we chat with client Maria Kristic and cohost Timothy Cuneio about Meta Smart Glasses, exploring their pros and cons for users in the blind and low vision community. 

]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1828 In this episode, we chat with client Maria Kristic and cohost Timothy Cuneio about Meta Smart Glasses, exploring their pros and cons for users in the blind and low vision community. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 19 19 The Goal Should be the Journey full fdf6ddb3-c32f-4a64-921a-4025fa3b25b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/474406f7 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1636 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 18 18 Where it Started full d7fde501-1d34-4bd4-8a55-4c98799ca67b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0326c06f The hosts of the Taking the Lead podcast share about themselves for new listeners and Timothy shares his story with blindness. 

]]> The hosts of the Taking the Lead podcast share about themselves for new listeners and Timothy shares his story with blindness. 

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1677 The hosts of the Taking the Lead podcast share about themselves for new listeners and Timothy shares his story with blindness. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 17 17 Listen First full a91ea707-f69f-46ad-b14b-fbd64f606d7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb773593 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 Juanita Lillie who is the chair of our new alumni board about what the board is and how clients can get involved.

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1577 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.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 16 16 I Can Be Brave Too full a0db2f17-7f66-427a-a519-2b7cd493ac20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/296f47a7 On this episode we talk with client Krista Webb on her experience with Leader Dog and her passion of wood burning.

]]> On this episode we talk with client Krista Webb on her experience with Leader Dog and her passion of wood burning.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1560 On this episode we talk with client Krista Webb on her experience with Leader Dog and her passion of wood burning.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 15 15 Bubble Bath full e02ad6f3-a96b-40ad-8a5a-5c6dd4fb7d6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9333b0a 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 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.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1693 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.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 14 14 In the Dark full 5d333f43-8b5d-47aa-995d-b7b4fd41670e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3741818f In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.

]]> In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1613 In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 13 13 Came for the Puppies, Stayed for the People full 97baed4d-41d8-4542-91d3-5bda4557d304 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d871211 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 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.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1718 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.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 12 12 Over the Edge full b0424586-22f1-4bb4-ae8b-92420296eef1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3abb13e 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 Leader Dog client and volunteer Karen Burke. She shares her story and talks about what it's like to volunteer at Leader Dog. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1549 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 11 11 Leader Dog Lessons full cf1809d5-dabe-4f25-8dec-4cd015c9ca3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/67f8670e 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 the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1590 On this episode we talk with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 10 10 It Started With a Book full 93a04a19-4ac9-4111-ad09-b1f536ee4aa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/678839a0 On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.

]]> On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1782 On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 9 9 Disability Network full 43435b70-bcd9-45ec-9a37-442fa05f3456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d75945f 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 Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role. 

]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1396 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 8 8 You Don't Know What You Don't Know full 7569df05-baa7-444e-ab81-f828c8549034 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2c8f349 On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog. 

]]> On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog. 

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1591 On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 7 7 The Perfect Dog full 35c82336-c9bc-45c6-91b0-87d103feabe1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a41d021 We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.

]]> We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1586 We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 6 6 Warm and Welcoming full b48734f4-89f8-42f2-9b4d-a21f69512500 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c263390 On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.

]]> On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1729 On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 5 5 You Have to Start full 020d599d-5978-40e4-9c9d-611b1e92754e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e91d929c 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 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

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1538 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

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 4 4 A Message of Gratitude full 41873cf5-5c7e-4f45-ac86-f312937fed6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cce5bfff 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 Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position. 

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1518 On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 2 2 Pez Dispenser full 9539a416-ce31-4f9b-8a83-fd6a30d1d738 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e652462 On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1736 On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 7 7 1 1 Trust Your Gut full 636c60b4-9ca2-4396-82cd-a06a6c571945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b3dae4c 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1717 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.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 24 24 Reflecting on the Year full f07fb5e3-ade9-4549-8bd4-b042772c8778 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9492f2cb On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast. 

]]> On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast. 

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1134 On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 23 23 Leader Dog Programs full f024b22f-537c-4553-a6fe-5584d8450a0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee5e4c45 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 836 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 22 22 Happy Halloween full 42b18829-97ec-4aae-bcad-8f115b7d6237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53268cf5 On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.

]]> On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 826 On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 21 21 100% The Best Boy full b2619ee1-8c66-4024-be99-1ca7be14da1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f61da6c9 On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog. 

]]> On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog. 

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1712 On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 20 20 It Started With A Book full 2c0beccf-b994-40c2-9061-711b50e6091f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1742c83 On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who’s established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who’s established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at. 

]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:13:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1547 On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who’s established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 19 19 At Least I'm Not Blind full 25c0ad8b-1457-43ca-96a0-f0fbc70dc37b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca6c20d5 On this episode we talk with Jill Gaus is a Leader Dog client and board member. She is a licensed nurse, educator and longtime advocate for individuals who are DeafBlind. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Jill Gaus is a Leader Dog client and board member. She is a licensed nurse, educator and longtime advocate for individuals who are DeafBlind. 

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1833 On this episode we talk with Jill Gaus is a Leader Dog client and board member. She is a licensed nurse, educator and longtime advocate for individuals who are DeafBlind. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 18 18 Moses full 776b5875-a542-47bf-b727-d2ec272cc5f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95c9aed2 We talk with Alan Spaulding, a Leader Dog client who first came to Leader Dog during our 50th anniversary back in 1986 and has had a total of 6 Leader Dogs! 

]]> We talk with Alan Spaulding, a Leader Dog client who first came to Leader Dog during our 50th anniversary back in 1986 and has had a total of 6 Leader Dogs! 

]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1467 We talk with Alan Spaulding, a Leader Dog client who first came to Leader Dog during our 50th anniversary back in 1986 and has had a total of 6 Leader Dogs! 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 17 17 It Takes a Village full 823adf45-6b4d-449d-a89c-e5508e9ead55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/309c07d7 On this episode we talk with volunteer Eric Walters about his volunteer role as a client and puppy driver for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> On this episode we talk with volunteer Eric Walters about his volunteer role as a client and puppy driver for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1506 On this episode we talk with volunteer Eric Walters about his volunteer role as a client and puppy driver for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 16 16 The Journal full af9e7c1a-b3c3-4315-9341-5ff72f67931f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce748447 We talk with team member Beth Dahlke and her father Karl who was a Leader Dog client back in the 1990's. 

]]> We talk with team member Beth Dahlke and her father Karl who was a Leader Dog client back in the 1990's. 

]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1476 We talk with team member Beth Dahlke and her father Karl who was a Leader Dog client back in the 1990's. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 15 15 Press the Pause Button full a7dfb13e-ceca-40f8-aa6f-184eb2e19dc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e46ecec We talk with Client Erica Rodman on her journey to Leader, her work with disability awareness and advocacy work in her community.

]]> We talk with Client Erica Rodman on her journey to Leader, her work with disability awareness and advocacy work in her community.

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1953 We talk with Client Erica Rodman on her journey to Leader, her work with disability awareness and advocacy work in her community.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 14 14 Ruthless Prioritization full 02e5500a-6e02-4112-afd8-53e90f54b78b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d24ebadb This week we're sitting down with Dani Landolt, the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind! We talk with her about her new position and the work she's doing at Leader Dog. 

]]> This week we're sitting down with Dani Landolt, the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind! We talk with her about her new position and the work she's doing at Leader Dog. 

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1676 This week we're sitting down with Dani Landolt, the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind! We talk with her about her new position and the work she's doing at Leader Dog. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 13 13 College Ready full 85b9c5b5-f15a-4fd2-a5d3-1278572e1c2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a4e5058 On this episode we talk with a GDMI and client services representative about things to consider if getting a guide dog when going to college. We also somewhat settle an ongoing debate on the podcast. 

]]> On this episode we talk with a GDMI and client services representative about things to consider if getting a guide dog when going to college. We also somewhat settle an ongoing debate on the podcast. 

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1669 On this episode we talk with a GDMI and client services representative about things to consider if getting a guide dog when going to college. We also somewhat settle an ongoing debate on the podcast. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 12 12 Be Thankful for Your Toes full 2be88208-f917-4e78-86b9-e3778b866e62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b92dd8e0 On this episode we catch back up with client Stuart McGregor and talk with him about his involvement with Leader Dog and his journey with blindness. 

]]> On this episode we catch back up with client Stuart McGregor and talk with him about his involvement with Leader Dog and his journey with blindness. 

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1559 On this episode we catch back up with client Stuart McGregor and talk with him about his involvement with Leader Dog and his journey with blindness. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 11 11 First Stop - Margarita full 7e2cd2f9-820c-412d-9652-1bd647a0f8ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/b75dbaee On this episode we catch up with client Walker Jones while he's in class getting his first Leader Dog. 

]]> On this episode we catch up with client Walker Jones while he's in class getting his first Leader Dog. 

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 867 On this episode we catch up with client Walker Jones while he's in class getting his first Leader Dog. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 10 10 Boston Marathon full 36cd5a5b-001f-4e3e-9abc-ea4d595887ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/c73ad443 On this episode we talk with Stuart McGregor. Stuart's story and accomplishments are truly inspiring. As a Leader Dog client and advocate, Stuart has dedicated his career to improving accessibility. He currently works as a policy analyst for Accessibility Standards Canada, creating standards to make the world more accessible for everyone. But Stuart's impact extends far beyond that. He is a three-time Paralympian and Boston Marathon champion! 

]]> On this episode we talk with Stuart McGregor. Stuart's story and accomplishments are truly inspiring. As a Leader Dog client and advocate, Stuart has dedicated his career to improving accessibility. He currently works as a policy analyst for Accessibility Standards Canada, creating standards to make the world more accessible for everyone. But Stuart's impact extends far beyond that. He is a three-time Paralympian and Boston Marathon champion! 

]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1919 On this episode we talk with Stuart McGregor. Stuart's story and accomplishments are truly inspiring. As a Leader Dog client and advocate, Stuart has dedicated his career to improving accessibility. He currently works as a policy analyst for Accessibility Standards Canada, creating standards to make the world more accessible for everyone. But Stuart's impact extends far beyond that. He is a three-time Paralympian and Boston Marathon champion! 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 9 9 Skydiving into Leader Dog full d5020504-c43c-498d-9314-aec50ec4b77e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a81fafc9 This week's episode featuring Rod Haneline, a true pioneer in the field of orientation and mobility and guide dog mobility instruction for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Rod has been an integral part of the Leader Dog team since 1979. For more than two decades, he served as our Chief Operations Officer, earning international recognition for his extensive knowledge in developing advanced instructional programs. His groundbreaking work combines the use of canes, guide dogs, and GPS technology into integrated orientation and mobility (O&M) and guide dog training methods.

]]> This week's episode featuring Rod Haneline, a true pioneer in the field of orientation and mobility and guide dog mobility instruction for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Rod has been an integral part of the Leader Dog team since 1979. For more than two decades, he served as our Chief Operations Officer, earning international recognition for his extensive knowledge in developing advanced instructional programs. His groundbreaking work combines the use of canes, guide dogs, and GPS technology into integrated orientation and mobility (O&M) and guide dog training methods.

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1633 This week's episode featuring Rod Haneline, a true pioneer in the field of orientation and mobility and guide dog mobility instruction for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Rod has been an integral part of the Leader Dog team since 1979. For more than two decades, he served as our Chief Operations Officer, earning international recognition for his extensive knowledge in developing advanced instructional programs. His groundbreaking work combines the use of canes, guide dogs, and GPS technology into integrated orientation and mobility (O&M) and guide dog training methods.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 8 8 Unmet Needs full a96fedc2-9d67-4b01-a077-2a2505a2fd6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bf80a0e In this episode we talk with Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Kristy Plesscher on our Unmet Needs survey. If you'd like more information about the survey email takingthelead@leaderdog.org. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Kristy Plesscher on our Unmet Needs survey. If you'd like more information about the survey email takingthelead@leaderdog.org. 

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1587 In this episode we talk with Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Kristy Plesscher on our Unmet Needs survey. If you'd like more information about the survey email takingthelead@leaderdog.org. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 7 7 Be Curious full 9f7c8eba-b94c-41b3-afe9-817f2c36afc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d21499e1 On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.

]]> On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1772 On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 6 6 It Started with a Tour full 240b736a-3ae4-4636-acfc-1a2e6c0b42cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9b6713b On this episode we talk with longtime volunteer Mike Toger about why he got involved with Leader Dog and continues to volunteer. 

]]> On this episode we talk with longtime volunteer Mike Toger about why he got involved with Leader Dog and continues to volunteer. 

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1750 On this episode we talk with longtime volunteer Mike Toger about why he got involved with Leader Dog and continues to volunteer. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 5 5 Leader Dog is Special full 1bee9c94-5237-4257-82ba-9d7f5b725d8c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3e2e0fd Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1438 blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 4 4 Make it Cool full 47c881de-fca8-472a-9ac3-ec0ec04f1d60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c55cd6cb Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1317 blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 3 3 Beautiful Biscuit full ced2c113-a476-4d6c-bde3-514be321573b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d989b55 On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, a mother of two of our Leader Dogs for the Blind clients. She joins us again to share her experience interning at Leader Dogs for the Blind with our Certified Orientation and Mobility team.

]]> On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, a mother of two of our Leader Dogs for the Blind clients. She joins us again to share her experience interning at Leader Dogs for the Blind with our Certified Orientation and Mobility team.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1622 On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, a mother of two of our Leader Dogs for the Blind clients. She joins us again to share her experience interning at Leader Dogs for the Blind with our Certified Orientation and Mobility team.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 2 2 Get Back on the Horse full a63df42a-2502-4a4d-abc4-c2ba1d827d34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86fe1b18 On this episode we talked with client Karen Leonetti. She opened up about an obstacle she faced and how she overcame it. Karen shared some great advice for anyone adapting to vision loss.

]]> On this episode we talked with client Karen Leonetti. She opened up about an obstacle she faced and how she overcame it. Karen shared some great advice for anyone adapting to vision loss.

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1667 On this episode we talked with client Karen Leonetti. She opened up about an obstacle she faced and how she overcame it. Karen shared some great advice for anyone adapting to vision loss.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 6 6 1 1 Be an Olympic Learner full db4db4b5-ec8f-4bc5-9b6f-e7b170ea2d42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7a74d95 This episode features Melissa Weisse, the new President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind! Melissa shares her inspirational vision for leading the organization into the future and discusses her goals for this pivotal role. 

]]> This episode features Melissa Weisse, the new President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind! Melissa shares her inspirational vision for leading the organization into the future and discusses her goals for this pivotal role. 

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1952 This episode features Melissa Weisse, the new President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind! Melissa shares her inspirational vision for leading the organization into the future and discusses her goals for this pivotal role. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 11 11 Work to Live full bfbb04fa-df9f-4306-8fc5-f216c5185c54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e8323f1 On this episode we talk with Sue Daniels about her tenure as President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Sue Daniels about her tenure as President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1703 On this episode we talk with Sue Daniels about her tenure as President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 10 10 Sponsored by Nashville full e4fc3584-36dc-475f-a86d-c3c985830217 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d89cf41 This week we learned more about one of the new volunteer puppy raising options called co-raising. The podcast features two Leader Dog team members who have experience co-raising several puppies together. They discussed what co-raising involves and shared why they continue to enjoy volunteering as puppy raisers under this model.

]]> This week we learned more about one of the new volunteer puppy raising options called co-raising. The podcast features two Leader Dog team members who have experience co-raising several puppies together. They discussed what co-raising involves and shared why they continue to enjoy volunteering as puppy raisers under this model.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1499 This week we learned more about one of the new volunteer puppy raising options called co-raising. The podcast features two Leader Dog team members who have experience co-raising several puppies together. They discussed what co-raising involves and shared why they continue to enjoy volunteering as puppy raisers under this model.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 9 9 Stay Firm Know Your Rights full 1c2be635-ef2c-43c2-bed1-0cc5ff47af05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/060a39cf On this episode we talk with Raul Gallegos the president of the the National Association of Guide Dog Users about what the association does for guide dog users. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Raul Gallegos the president of the the National Association of Guide Dog Users about what the association does for guide dog users. 

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1771 On this episode we talk with Raul Gallegos the president of the the National Association of Guide Dog Users about what the association does for guide dog users. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 8 8 Be You full 75f6c36a-443d-40d8-9b52-1adafde3a11d https://share.transistor.fm/s/71244ca9 We talk with Leader Dog Client Elizabeth Fryseth who has worked with first responders to teach them about how to best respond to incidences involving people who are blind and visually impaired and have guide dogs.

]]> We talk with Leader Dog Client Elizabeth Fryseth who has worked with first responders to teach them about how to best respond to incidences involving people who are blind and visually impaired and have guide dogs.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1247 We talk with Leader Dog Client Elizabeth Fryseth who has worked with first responders to teach them about how to best respond to incidences involving people who are blind and visually impaired and have guide dogs.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 7 7 CCTV full 46cb53a6-9bbc-4954-8f43-e7cdf9414ce6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/261f89fd On this episode we talk with client Dr. Jesse Bolinger who shares with us his journey with blindness and advances in accessible technology.

]]> On this episode we talk with client Dr. Jesse Bolinger who shares with us his journey with blindness and advances in accessible technology.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1651 On this episode we talk with client Dr. Jesse Bolinger who shares with us his journey with blindness and advances in accessible technology.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 6 6 My Oxygen Mask First full 81c8bc37-8633-48d5-aab6-4dfce9a96252 https://share.transistor.fm/s/617b6207 On this episode we talk with Linda Hawkins, wife of Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins, about her perspective on her husband's vision loss journey and the impact it's had on her life. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Linda Hawkins, wife of Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins, about her perspective on her husband's vision loss journey and the impact it's had on her life. 

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1679 On this episode we talk with Linda Hawkins, wife of Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins, about her perspective on her husband's vision loss journey and the impact it's had on her life. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 5 5 They're not Blind full 83f667c3-5e32-4ad3-9d3c-c124976e3434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bc1f9f4 On this episode with talk with Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins about his journey with vision loss and representing Leader Dog as a keynote speaker.

]]> On this episode with talk with Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins about his journey with vision loss and representing Leader Dog as a keynote speaker.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1852 On this episode with talk with Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins about his journey with vision loss and representing Leader Dog as a keynote speaker.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 4 4 Well Oiled Machine full 2bd7fe40-c19d-4e5b-b773-ada6f7e7c69f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c481b4f On this episode we talk with Sharon the manager of residential and food services at Leader Dogs for the Blind about what clients can expect when they come to stay on the Leader Dog campus. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Sharon the manager of residential and food services at Leader Dogs for the Blind about what clients can expect when they come to stay on the Leader Dog campus. 

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1672 On this episode we talk with Sharon the manager of residential and food services at Leader Dogs for the Blind about what clients can expect when they come to stay on the Leader Dog campus. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 3 3 Accessibility full cc928cfa-e42c-46e4-bbb4-39552a604f97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a611c312 On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Maria Kristic on issues people who have guide dogs are seeing with ride shares and accessibility. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Maria Kristic on issues people who have guide dogs are seeing with ride shares and accessibility. 

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1687 On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Maria Kristic on issues people who have guide dogs are seeing with ride shares and accessibility. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 2 2 Wrong Eye full f6bcdedb-0a41-4ee4-bcbe-bbcc43797d7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/535161c3 On this episode we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field. 

]]> On this episode we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field. 

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1803 On this episode we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 5 5 1 1 An Adult in Kindergarten full 72f0f997-b804-4c98-8120-e9326430949c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f92b83a9 Welcome back to season 5! On our first episode we talk with Leader Dog client Justin Sutton. Justin shares how his journey to becoming a para-cyclist with his Leader Dog by his side. 

]]> Welcome back to season 5! On our first episode we talk with Leader Dog client Justin Sutton. Justin shares how his journey to becoming a para-cyclist with his Leader Dog by his side. 

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1880 Welcome back to season 5! On our first episode we talk with Leader Dog client Justin Sutton. Justin shares how his journey to becoming a para-cyclist with his Leader Dog by his side. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 26 26 Replay of Disability Pride bonus 5416a6c0-91a9-4632-bd9f-66e1ba32dfcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e4b3d4 We are taking you back to some of our favorite episodes before season 5 airs. 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 with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organizations and communities.  

]]> We are taking you back to some of our favorite episodes before season 5 airs. 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 with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organizations and communities.  

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1655 We are taking you back to some of our favorite episodes before season 5 airs. 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 with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organizations and communities.  

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 25 25 Replay of Trip on the Elephant bonus cde46bfe-c7cd-4ce6-9aa3-50a5de83523d https://share.transistor.fm/s/abd29246 We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes before airing season 5. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. 

]]> We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes before airing season 5. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. 

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1871 We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes before airing season 5. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 24 24 Replay of Harsh Reality bonus 8f1245ea-7e03-4698-a9db-5ad47276c1d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0349b730 We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes where 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. 

]]> We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes where 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. 

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1718 We are taking you back to one of our favorite episodes where 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 23 23 Replay of Hiding Blind bonus dead1e2f-65c8-4edd-a81a-c779778cc4cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/50d96c44 We are taking you back to our first episode as we take some time to prepare for season 5. Timothy shares about his experience with hiding blind. 

]]> We are taking you back to our first episode as we take some time to prepare for season 5. Timothy shares about his experience with hiding blind. 

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 2179 We are taking you back to our first episode as we take some time to prepare for season 5. Timothy shares about his experience with hiding blind. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 22 22 Leader Dog Programs full 3299162d-df87-470c-9e3e-9a0947720cb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a366660f In this short episode we go over all of the free programs Leader Dogs for the Blind has to offer. 

]]> In this short episode we go over all of the free programs Leader Dogs for the Blind has to offer. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1062 In this short episode we go over all of the free programs Leader Dogs for the Blind has to offer. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 21 21 Taking the Lead Next Steps full 2245e04a-105e-4d2e-966a-119ddc35acde https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bd13952 On this episode we talk about upcoming changes to the podcast. 

]]> On this episode we talk about upcoming changes to the podcast. 

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 667 On this episode we talk about upcoming changes to the podcast. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 20 20 Different Perspectives full 7eab5f22-d8fa-40a2-960d-a215753c0415 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d77ef0c We talk with Juanita, a Leader Dog client who discusses how blindness can be perceived differently by people and the frustrations that sometimes comes along with repeatedly having to educate or advocate about blindness. Additionally, she shares her personal journey with the highs and lows of getting a guide dog.

]]> We talk with Juanita, a Leader Dog client who discusses how blindness can be perceived differently by people and the frustrations that sometimes comes along with repeatedly having to educate or advocate about blindness. Additionally, she shares her personal journey with the highs and lows of getting a guide dog.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1731 We talk with Juanita, a Leader Dog client who discusses how blindness can be perceived differently by people and the frustrations that sometimes comes along with repeatedly having to educate or advocate about blindness. Additionally, she shares her personal journey with the highs and lows of getting a guide dog.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 19 19 Finding the Right Match full 0de3c095-49c4-48b3-997a-169bd5ba1ba3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c5a87b3 We talk with Kathryn Tuck, the Director of Foundation Giving, on what foundations mean to the Leader Dogs for the Blind mission. 

]]> We talk with Kathryn Tuck, the Director of Foundation Giving, on what foundations mean to the Leader Dogs for the Blind mission. 

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1728 We talk with Kathryn Tuck, the Director of Foundation Giving, on what foundations mean to the Leader Dogs for the Blind mission. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 18 18 Enjoy the Ride full 476b8088-4e6d-4d02-99b2-1b345d870d0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/317e37c9 On this episode we talk with a Leader Dog volunteer who travels all the way from Spain to be an interpreter for our Spanish speaking clients.

]]> On this episode we talk with a Leader Dog volunteer who travels all the way from Spain to be an interpreter for our Spanish speaking clients.

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1616 On this episode we talk with a Leader Dog volunteer who travels all the way from Spain to be an interpreter for our Spanish speaking clients.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 17 17 Hardest Street to Walk Down full ce2bab5d-db04-44ec-a7b6-b296f4be8e59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4fd625 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1863 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.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 16 16 Camp Connection full 326816c9-c6ee-416e-a78b-123deca492ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/66be5d3c 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1451 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 15 15 Changing Somebody’s Life full 5364fa92-1055-41ce-a458-d29c4ac0b85b https://share.transistor.fm/s/188b6d6f On this episode we talk with Margaret Goebel, a longtime volunteer, about what she loves most about volunteering for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> On this episode we talk with Margaret Goebel, a longtime volunteer, about what she loves most about volunteering for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1859 On this episode we talk with Margaret Goebel, a longtime volunteer, about what she loves most about volunteering for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 4 4 14 14 3 Ring Circus full f57aaff8-2241-48d1-bd8f-1e58517d7b48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/852f6d20 On this episode we learn about the prison puppy initiative. 

]]> On this episode we learn about the prison puppy initiative. 

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1844 On this episode we learn about the prison puppy initiative. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility, prison puppy initiative No 4 4 13 13 Baby Steps full 8cb1d781-d802-4190-bfd3-c2137194e59f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e8dc8ec 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1840 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 12 12 Freezer Burnt full 1b641814-53ba-4ea8-8109-63297a80b527 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fffdcdff Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1302 blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 11 11 Slobberin full 64fc7433-3eac-4030-b506-586731bf7ae1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ece3edd Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1766 blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 10 10 Arranged Marriage full ef4d3bac-e77a-44d2-b370-5e26b841c522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7cdf529 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1765 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. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 9 9 He's Not a Machine full 831ece8a-0d73-424f-89cc-1628197ec8ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/62e6e6aa In this episode we talk with Calvin Van Zytveld about his rapid vision loss and his work now. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Calvin Van Zytveld about his rapid vision loss and his work now. 

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1577 In this episode we talk with Calvin Van Zytveld about his rapid vision loss and his work now. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 8 8 Under the Bus full 113042c2-7e57-42c1-a75a-a62b412ce76d https://share.transistor.fm/s/202b99f0 In this episode with talk with Director of Corporate Relations Dave Bann about what corporate partners mean to Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> In this episode with talk with Director of Corporate Relations Dave Bann about what corporate partners mean to Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1566 In this episode with talk with Director of Corporate Relations Dave Bann about what corporate partners mean to Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility, corporate partners, corporations No 4 4 7 7 Labragator full b750228f-1eb7-4f1d-8510-2276bc0d6c50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6093bcc4 On this episode with talk with Debbie Komondy who was the second female guide dog mobility instructor at Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> On this episode with talk with Debbie Komondy who was the second female guide dog mobility instructor at Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1491 On this episode with talk with Debbie Komondy who was the second female guide dog mobility instructor at Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility, guide dog mobility instructor, volunteer No 4 4 6 6 Know Your Rights full 0b22c43c-fb5b-48a0-8b43-148177a92ad5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46f8c7c1 On this shorter episode we talk about the American with Disabilities Act and knowing your rights as a guide dog handler. 

]]> On this shorter episode we talk about the American with Disabilities Act and knowing your rights as a guide dog handler. 

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1292 On this shorter episode we talk about the American with Disabilities Act and knowing your rights as a guide dog handler. 

]]> blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility, ADA No 4 4 5 5 Ankle Biting Poop Monsters full 2da37388-4a5f-4f19-8b24-ce68163f6b92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bd5c340 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1712 On this episode we talk with breeding host Sarah King about how having a Leader Dog mom made a positive impact on her family. On this episode we talk with breeding host Sarah King about how having a Leader Dog mom made a positive impact on her family. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility, breeding host No 4 4 4 4 Back Up and Shut Up full 3d1b8c40-45e7-4dc6-8835-7ad45001baef https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d96161a Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1748 On this episode we talk with Orientation and Mobility Instructor Barry Stafford about his unique role at Leader Dog. On this episode we talk with Orientation and Mobility Instructor Barry Stafford about his unique role at Leader Dog. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, white cane, orientation and mobility No 4 4 3 3 Inside the Wire full afbc763e-b5ef-49e1-9b0a-e03cc9610304 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65291a0e Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1930 On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Bill Massey about his journey with blindness and his time at Leader Dog. On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Bill Massey about his journey with blindness and his time at Leader Dog. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio No 4 4 2 2 A Little More full 30f27d13-574f-40e9-afc4-1864c8eefed8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb326323 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1842 On this episode we talk with Laura Fisher about her role as a puppy development coordinator and about how she is raising a puppy sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation. On this episode we talk with Laura Fisher about her role as a puppy development coordinator and about how she is raising a puppy sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, gary sinise, gary sinise foundation No 4 4 1 1 New Year, New Season, New Goals full 940a4bea-b7a5-49b5-af47-190eec4e7620 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a15040d Thu, 05 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1246 On this short episode Timothy, Christina and Leslie talk about new year goals! On this short episode Timothy, Christina and Leslie talk about new year goals! blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, guide dog, guide dog mobility instructor No 3 3 25 25 Packs a Punch full 66c42ea0-35a1-4c3e-ba6a-9a9ba5f8d21f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ec2536 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1617 On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Brooke Coleman about her journey with vision loss and the works she’s doing on her college campus for disability advocacy. On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Brooke Coleman about her journey with vision loss and the works she’s doing on her college campus for disability advocacy. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, guide dog, guide dog mobility instructor No 3 3 24 24 Ask a GDMI full 6486e004-0bab-40ca-920f-da8ad46d5b0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b478d01 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1930 On this episode we answer questions we commonly get asked about guide dog's from two of our guide dog mobility instructors. On this episode we answer questions we commonly get asked about guide dog's from two of our guide dog mobility instructors. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, guide dog, guide dog mobility instructor No 3 3 23 23 The Giving Season full 91b13912-54c4-49be-a069-cdb8e69b3233 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51f527aa Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1473 This week we talk with Missy Aupperle, Director of Philanthropy Personal Giving, about the giving season and what it means for nonprofits. This week we talk with Missy Aupperle, Director of Philanthropy Personal Giving, about the giving season and what it means for nonprofits. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio, donate, philanthropy, giving No 3 3 22 22 Picking the Perfect Present full 9104107a-86f4-48c5-a927-54df6065f734 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d00ddc6b Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 889 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, christina hepner, leslie hoskins, timothy cuneio No 3 3 21 21 Driving Backwards full 68ced634-d741-450f-95e3-431b421adf66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1873ce42 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1595 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, veteran No 3 3 20 20 What's Your Favorite Dish? full b6252995-ef59-4af1-a213-b34c45accba7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffd936b0 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1161 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 Glacier. 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 Glacier. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, thanksgiving, holiday No 3 3 19 19 Not Sled Dogs full 3b216605-da68-4569-9d21-3041c5b8376d https://share.transistor.fm/s/68d99143 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1717 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 off. 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 off. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, veterinary, vet tech, purina, purina pro plan No 3 3 18 18 Different Perspective full 590fc259-be3a-479c-b652-99c3e355a4ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fac9232 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1826 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog No 3 3 17 17 Six Seconds Later full 5c4222e8-2314-4482-a61a-bda1f217db2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec9cff91 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1877 On this episode we talk with two team members who are in the apprenticeship program to become guide dog mobility instructors (GDMI's). On this episode we talk with two team members who are in the apprenticeship program to become guide dog mobility instructors (GDMI's). blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog No 3 3 16 16 Just Say Hi full ab377d07-1bca-4341-8957-999cf923a1f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d6e6fd8 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1253 On this episode we talk about Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day. On this episode we talk about Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, deaf, blind, blindness awareness month No 3 3 15 15 Full Circle full ff218ba7-77c3-4491-a709-eeffb8ee9266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ec19d1c Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1593 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care, puppy raiser, leader dog, deaf, blind No 3 3 14 14 Not So Boring After All full 12335ab5-cedc-408e-9256-92f1e5077994 https://share.transistor.fm/s/862ff63a Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1346 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 blindness community. 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 blindness community. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, breeding, puppy care No 3 3 13 13 Weather or Not full c93339fe-5e2a-4ec3-8e08-0d2305775cb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51839a1e 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 specific needs. 

]]> 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 specific needs. 

]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1660 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 specific needs. 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 specific needs. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, DeafBlind No 3 3 12 12 Burrito this Baby full dae0d1d2-67bd-46f8-aa27-b04e87921247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/930f321c Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 2052 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, HumanWare, Stellartrek No 3 3 11 11 Found on Facebook full eb2f25c7-79c8-425e-9923-3cf878850124 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a152a3f Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1644 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 impairments. 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 impairments. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 3 3 10 10 Disability Pride full 10548e63-d821-477a-8aef-95d493758b5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/36a67bbe Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1637 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 with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organizations and communities. 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 with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within many organiz blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, disability No 3 3 9 9 Buy One Get One Free full 36fbcbc7-1a92-455d-a17c-bf33c2b1f069 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0312886 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1613 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, client, client services No 3 3 8 8 Timothy's in Town full f6b29aa7-9a4e-404f-991a-a2c1fc9ea9f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/713312d1 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1037 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, client, client services No 3 3 7 7 Not Everyone Can Drive a Dog full 482064f1-0b78-46c7-ad50-0e4d0e831362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5429425 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1072 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, client, client services No 3 3 6 6 First Point of Contact full aab77886-ee93-4523-b853-3fad0309ccc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af6fb54b Thu, 18 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1634 In this episode we talk with Melissa Priester, Manager of Client Services, about the application process and what her team does for clients. In this episode we talk with Melissa Priester, Manager of Client Services, about the application process and what her team does for clients. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, client, client services No 3 3 5 5 Loud and Proud full 17ba6f3b-fa5a-455f-8fda-5434605b0819 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f18393b Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1749 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’s like transitioning from college into the workforce and disclosing having a disability. 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’s like transitioning from college into the workforce an blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, disclosing disability, workforce No 3 3 3 3 Turndown Service full 29b69b3d-47c8-4ef5-ac4f-173c77905ec0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d793910 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1498 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, canine care, canine center No 3 3 4 4 Live Life to the Fullest full 66ee1589-5526-4eef-bc27-7bb761731655 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4984f28 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1315 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 Dog Training. 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 Dog Training. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, Lions, Lions Clubs, nonprofit No 3 3 2 2 Pack of Guanacos full e5f1da72-8d8b-48be-9e1d-a9880d961042 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32d2decd Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1546 We talk with Melissa Pletcher, Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Leader Dogs for the Blind about the many volunteer opportunities. We talk with Melissa Pletcher, Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Leader Dogs for the Blind about the many volunteer opportunities. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, volunteer No 3 3 1 1 Flip a Coin full 4b079048-df31-48b2-9883-d253fa2d817f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5aeb625a Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1666 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 first Military and Veteran Resource Manager. 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 first Military and Veteran Resource Manager. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition, veteran, military, army No 2 2 14 14 How to Advocate for Independence full 6c1ce034-6fd7-4ceb-89cc-bd2dd3e3179f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1fb0d0fa Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 901 On this short episode we talk about how to advocate for independence. On this short episode we talk about how to advocate for independence. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 13 13 Bedazzle full 21b37715-bcd6-4727-9dcd-5b90be010e97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ae85803 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 949 On this short episode we talk about how to find the right size cane. On this short episode we talk about how to find the right size cane. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 12 12 One in a Million full 22e13176-b485-45a0-a792-eaaf4cdeadcd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff82fb6e Thu, 23 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 882 On this short episode we talk about what exactly guide dogs can and can't do. On this short episode we talk about what exactly guide dogs can and can't do. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 11 11 Talking Air Fryer full 55f8e3e2-5268-4d06-ab52-6605c9f2b01e https://share.transistor.fm/s/10c1fec3 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 862 On this short episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about different types accessible technology. On this short episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about different types accessible technology. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 10 10 Fruits of our Labor full 9da3105c-840e-419a-a5cb-a2ac0338c070 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c887df2 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1848 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 9 9 Okay to be Disappointed full f72a0a6e-0603-475f-a916-50e18cfeccd0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e114c48f Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1747 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 8 8 Three Stooges full c34e5449-766f-4ed1-be7a-36dc6b2eae40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3414081b Thu, 26 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1724 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 instructor as well as the supervisor of our field representative team about what they do. 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 instructor as well as the supervisor of our field representa blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 7 7 Transition is Ruff full b453968e-b27d-4d59-a351-82ef65ba6f4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffb7565b Thu, 19 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1383 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 to prepare for a replacement dog. Joining us to discuss this is Laurie Craig, a Leader Dog graduate herself, but also as a licensed psychologist with over 34 years of experience. 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 to prepare for a replacement dog. Joining us to discuss blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, transition No 2 2 6 6 Trip on the Elephant full 3ede4202-3977-4d9b-aa39-1097396e0b34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7c1cdb Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1852 In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane, parent No 2 2 5 5 What is O&M?! full 68558922-65a8-4b16-a250-fe9b6c656a19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcd05f4 Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1856 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, white cane No 2 2 4 4 Lions, Lions, Everywhere full b1d23070-5c48-44c2-9ade-061548c31a0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e0bfff5 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1819 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, retinitis pigmentosa, lions, lions club, lions international No 2 2 3 3 Harsh Reality full fd1e575f-3592-40d7-ae3b-0f781c51dcf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a5cf6db Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1699 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, retinitis pigmentosa No 2 2 2 2 Yeet full 9b1bb1e6-2965-4ce6-b7c5-07b8922892fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ebc4c12 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1734 In this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog. In this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 2 2 1 1 Fearless Leader full eddcfbb1-93ac-446a-b932-6a36e3f384af https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1c63da4 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1965 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 start off season two than with our fearless leader, President and CEO Susan Daniels. 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 start off season two than with our fearless leader, Presiden blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career, president, ceo No 1 1 13 13 When in Doubt Wait it Out full 49df56e4-8442-4396-b9d4-694c2f5ccc5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b8aed43 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1009 In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired. In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 12 12 Marshmallow Method full de55d0dc-23f1-43a1-8be9-d0590a2e03d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a384d5f1 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 858 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 11 11 Diaper Bag full 78cd93e2-7c1c-49cc-bf51-5ce8cb2225be https://share.transistor.fm/s/f70f72e9 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 889 In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments. In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 10 10 All About the Cane full 3d663084-7f02-47ba-bfe8-57d29f7f01ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/b914c290 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1783 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. 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. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 9 9 Don't be a Zach full 1c4ab63a-3013-4f5f-a418-1b429404c83e https://share.transistor.fm/s/045df4f5 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 2095 On this episode we talk with siblings Kayla and Zach Penzone. They are both Leader Dog clients who have retinitis pigmentosa and share their individual journeys. On this episode we talk with siblings Kayla and Zach Penzone. They are both Leader Dog clients who have retinitis pigmentosa and share their individual journeys. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 8 8 Legacy Meets His Match full a652dd2d-ffa5-4f83-8642-147984c7353d https://share.transistor.fm/s/610b27aa Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1667 On this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Brett Bowman. He was paired with our 20,000 Leader Dog Legacy. On this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Brett Bowman. He was paired with our 20,000 Leader Dog Legacy. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 7 7 Building Relationships full 729689ad-d946-4e86-a865-3fb05c13040e https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ff99e7 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1894 In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what happens in formal training. We talk with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Eric Rodman about training and matching clients with their guide dogs. Learn more about getting a guide dog from Leader Dog here: https://www.leaderdog.org/programs/guide-dog-program/ In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what happens in formal training. We talk with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Eric Rodman about training and matching clients with their guide dogs. Learn more about getting a guide dog from Leader Dog here: blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career No 1 1 6 6 New Reality full 6e9bc317-bd00-401b-9546-36fdaa092c01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/442f7606 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1700 In this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Sara Claudia. She is a founder of Sara Claudia Ministries which encourages others to “Walk by faith, not by sight.” She’s an author of two books and has a podcast of her own. Sara Claudia shares her experience of going blind as a young adult. In this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Sara Claudia. She is a founder of Sara Claudia Ministries which encourages others to “Walk by faith, not by sight.” She’s an author of two books and has a podcast of her own. Sara Claudia shares blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, career, love No 1 1 5 5 Puppies, puppies, puppies! full 314627ec-fcfa-4028-8d7c-6f71eed52002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f79ccd93 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1755 In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what puppy raising for Leader Dog is. Puppy Raiser Angie Wolney joins us to talk about why she volunteers and shares stories from being a raiser. Learn more about being a puppy raiser here: https://www.leaderdog.org/volunteer/raise-a-puppy/ In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what puppy raising for Leader Dog is. Puppy Raiser Angie Wolney joins us to talk about why she volunteers and shares stories from being a raiser. Learn more about being a puppy raiser here: https://www.lea blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, puppy, puppy raising No 1 1 4 4 Duck and Phoebe full 015df386-a585-4b66-9890-cf8c0afc0ad1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e2281d4 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1480 In this episode, we start to talk about the journey of a Leader Dog. We start with our breeding department where Dana Hunter, Breeding Manager at Leader Dog, talks about why we breed and the role volunteers play. At the beginning of this episode we talk about our upcoming virtual event Dinner in the Dark! Find out more about it here: https://www.leaderdog.org/dinner-in-the-dark/ In this episode, we start to talk about the journey of a Leader Dog. We start with our breeding department where Dana Hunter, Breeding Manager at Leader Dog, talks about why we breed and the role volunteers play. At the beginning of this episode we talk a blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning, breeding No 1 1 3 3 Busting Myths full d0a69dd7-aea9-45ff-8e26-41931f35695f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4708fc3e Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 2049 In this episode we talk about the myths and misconceptions of people in the blind community. In this episode we talk about the myths and misconceptions of people in the blind community. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 1 1 2 2 Finding Glacier full 4b66ebd7-fe70-43bc-8e6a-0cf3dccc364b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f1beb85 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 1921 Cohost Timothy Cuneio takes us through his journey at Leader Dogs for the Blind. Cohost Timothy Cuneio takes us through his journey at Leader Dogs for the Blind. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 1 1 1 1 Hiding Blind full f970d86f-f3df-4a7e-a228-714bffc4b22b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1a562e2 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 2160 Meet part of the Leader Dog family. As we begin to dive into blindness and the life lessons that come along with it. Meet part of the Leader Dog family. As we begin to dive into blindness and the life lessons that come along with it. blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No 1 1 1 1 Taking the Lead Trailer trailer 78a08f4a-3a0b-43ab-9a76-844f7c975527 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1af3e065 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:27:08 -0500 Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind 79 Leader Dogs for the Blind presents Taking the Lead. A podcast where we will take a deep dive into the blindness community. Our goal is to bring awareness of not only the blindness community but the free services we provide to those who are blind or visually impaired. Join us on this journey as we learn, laugh, and make a difference in people's lives. Leader Dogs for the Blind presents Taking the Lead. A podcast where we will take a deep dive into the blindness community. Our goal is to bring awareness of not only the blindness community but the free services we provide to those who are blind or visual blind, visually impaired, Leader Dog, guide dog, dog, service dog, white cane, cane, cane skills, orientation and mobility, philanthropy, education, learning No