Taking the Lead

On this short episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about different types accessible technology.

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 of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with client Ashley Eisenmenger on how the guide dog process doesn't always work for everyone.

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 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.

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 with Erica Ihrke, Extended Services Manager about what Orientation and Mobility training is as Leader Dog celebrates 20 years of provide orientation and mobility.

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.

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 we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog.

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.

In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired.

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.

In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments.

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 siblings Kayla and Zach Penzone. They are both Leader Dog clients who have retinitis pigmentosa and share their individual journeys.

On this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Brett Bowman. He was paired with our 20,000 Leader Dog Legacy.

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 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 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, 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 talk about the myths and misconceptions of people in the blind community.

Cohost Timothy Cuneio takes us through his journey at Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Meet part of the Leader Dog family. As we begin to dive into blindness and the life lessons that come along with it.

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.