Thank you to The Seeing Eye for visiting our Independent Living Skills program on Monday, May 17! Participants enjoyed learning about the journey to pursuing a guide dog, including the training, responsibility, and partnership involved in guide dog ownership. The group also had the opportunity to participate in Juno Walks to simulate what it’s like to travel with a guide dog and especially loved spending time interacting with future guide dogs in training. We’re grateful for this engaging and educational experience that helped participants build confidence and learn more about accessible travel and independence. Interested in learning more about our Independent Living Skills program and other resources offered here at VLANJ? Call Karen Kleinschmidt, Director of Program Services, at (973) 627-0055 ext. 4 or email kkleinschmidt@vlanj.org. Image Descriptions: Image 1: A group of program participants and members of The Seeing Eye stand with guide dogs in training. Image 2: A Seeing Eye representative in a light blue shirt and hat speaks to a program participant holding a harness. Image 3: Some individuals are seated with a white cane and others are standing with guide dogs in training. Image 4: A Seeing Eye representative in a black tank top speaks with a program participant while holding a tan harness. #seeingeye #guidedogs #lowvision #visionlossalliancenj #vlanj
