Podcasts about guiding eyes

After her first appearance on the show five years ago, Daryl Lang is back! Daryl is a vision-impaired runner who races with a guide and completes her training miles with her guide dog. Daryl and I  love furry friends, so this episode ended up almost an ode to her two guide dogs, Jenny and Yasha.  Daryl takes us through Jenny's retirement, what it was like to change their relationship from working to companionship, and learning the ins and outs of her new coworker, Yasha (whom she trained with at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in New York).  Daryl also became published as a contributing author to the book Run for Your Life: Lessons Learned from Going the Distance, and she shares a bit about that process as well.  Yasha and Daryl may still be fine-tuning running together, but in the meantime, Daryl has entered a new space in her running era: nothing to prove to anyone (maybe the best journey yet). She may not be worried about how much she races or what her splits are anymore, but she still has some big goals on the horizon. I have my fingers crossed that I might get to greet her at the finish line sometime soon.    Find Daryl's blog at www.blindbeader.ca Buy a copy of Run For Your Life: Lessons Learned from Going the Distance  https://bit.ly/buyrunforyourlife Donate to Guiding Eyes for the Blind: https://donate.guidingeyes.org/    -- Episode Sponsor: Canada Running Series The Beneva Spring Run Off may have already sprung, but Canada Running Series still has a ton of exciting races to help you find your next start line. Next up: The Under Armour Toronto 10K. With a medal inspired by the city itself, this year's finish line prize features the iconic Toronto skyline—CN Tower and all—hung on waves of blue, a nod to the scenic waterfront route. Register to earn yours on June 15th: visit www.canadarunningseries.com    Theme music: Joseph McDade

Joe is joined by Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a globally recognized leader in canine development and training. Guiding Eyes has pioneered advancements in the service animal field, including creating the first specialized training program for running guide dogs. Blind since his early twenties, Thomas is also an accomplished marathoner, having completed the Boston Marathon more than seven times. He made history as the first blind person to finish the NYRR United Airlines Half Marathon in NYC with a relay team of guide dogs. In this episode, Thomas shares insights into the transformative work being done at Guiding Eyes and discusses how technological innovations are enhancing lives in remarkable ways. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz. DONATE HERE - https://donate.guidingeyes.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20007a?idb=0&df_id=2700&2700.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=889502CB639A5ECF8F62EFF0EB18D492 https://www.guidingeyes.org/

The remarkable story of a boy who once dove into a swimming pool that didn't have any water in it because he couldn't admit that he was going blind and couldn't see that he was headed for concrete, and how that boy turned into the CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a married father of four, a board member and a finisher of The Boston Marathon and The New York Marathon. Thomas Panek's story is relevant to all of us, for it shows us the gifts that we can all receive once we push aside our pride and reach out for help.    

We begin this episode with the Guide Dog Draft and Eli Manning. The Super Bowl Champion Quarterback has been working with Guiding Eyes for the Blind for 20 years, helping to raise awareness and funds to train seeing eye dogs for the blind. Eli hosted the 1st annual Guide Dog Draft with the first pick […]

Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today's top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was Ricky Flynt, former head of the Alligator Program at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Darlene Jacobs, Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog trainer, Connecticut DEEP Wildlife Division Director Jenny Dickson, and Anne Hartwell, Graduate Research Assistant at University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping.

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. The white cane and guide dogs are long-established foundational tools used by people with vision impairment to navigate. Although it would be difficult to replace the 35,000 years of bonding between humans and dogs, researchers are working on robotic technologies that can replicate many of the same functions of a guide dog. One such project, called LYSA, is being developed by Vix Labs in Brazil. LYSA sits on two wheels and is pushed by the user. It's capable of identifying obstacles and guiding users to saved destinations. And while hurdles such as outdoor navigation remain, LYSA could someday be a promising alternative for people who either don't have access to guide dogs or aren't interested in having one. In a similar vein, Dr. Cang Ye and his team at Virginia Commonwealth University are developing a robotic white cane that augments the familiar white cane experience for people with vision loss. Like the LYSA, the robotic white cane has a sophisticated computer learning system that allows it to identify obstacles and help the user navigate around them, using a roller tip at its base. Although it faces obstacles as well, the robotic guide cane is another incredible example of how robotics can help improve the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. It may be a while until these technologies are widely available, and guide dogs and traditional canes will always be extremely useful for people who are blind or visually impaired. But with how fast innovations in robotics are happening, it may not be long until viable robotic alternatives are available.   The Big Takeaways: Reliability of Biological Guide Dogs: Although guide dogs have only been around for a little over a century, humans and dogs have a relationship dating over 35,000 years. Thomas Panek, the President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, points out that there will never be a true replacement for this timeless bond. That being said, he thinks there is a role for robotics to coexist alongside biological guide dogs, and even help augment their abilities. LYSA the Robotic Guide Dog: LYSA may look more like a rolling suitcase than a dog, but its developers at Brazil's Vix Systems are working on giving it many of the same functions as its biological counterpart. LYSA can identify obstacles and guide its user around them. And for indoor environments that are fully mapped out, it can bring the user to pre-selected destinations as well. The Robotic White Cane: Dr. Cang Ye and his team at Virginia Commonwealth University are developing a Robotic White Cane that can provide more specific guidance than the traditional version. With a sophisticated camera combined with LiDAR technology, it can help its user navigate the world with increased confidence. Challenges of Outdoor Navigation: Both LYSA and the Robotic White Cane are currently better suited for indoor navigation. A major reason for that is the unpredictability of an outdoor environment along with more fast-moving objects, such as cars on the road. Researchers are working hard on overcoming this hurdle, but it still poses a major challenge. The Speed of Innovation: When Dr. Ye began developing the Robotic White Cane a decade ago, the camera his team used cost $500,000 and had image issues. Now, their technology can be run on a smartphone – making the technology much more affordable, and hopefully one day, more accessible if it becomes available to the public.   Tweetables: “We've had a relationship with dogs for 35,000 years. And a relationship with robots for maybe, you know, 50 years. So the ability of a robot to take over that task is a way off. But technology is moving quickly.” — Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind “Outdoor navigation is a whole new world because if you go on the streets, it could be dangerous. You have to be very careful because you are driving a person, driving a human being.” — Kaio Ribeiro, Researcher at Vix Systems “The first … camera we used, it's close to 500 grand. … But now … the iPhone's LiDAR … works outdoors. … And it just took … a … bit more than 10 years.” — Dr. Cang Ye, Prof. of Comp. Sci. at Virginia Commonwealth University and Program Director, National Science Foundation “It's not the traditional … robot … that's stiff. … We have to move into soft robotics … to accomplish the … activity … a dog can accomplish. … It's a way off. … If … an engineering student … wants to get into soft robotics, … that's where it will be.” — Thomas Panek   Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild Guiding Eyes for the Blind LYSA Robot Guide Robotic White Cane

John is retired military and shares his experiences running obstacle course races (Spartan, Tough Mudder, and others) with his guide dog Thor from Guiding Eyes. He lives in Kentucky with many grandchildren, he has a dog boarding business with his wife, and he talks about breaking horses and being a mechanic.

For the 400th episode of Sports with Friends, 2-time Super Bowl Champion Eli Manning returns to the podcast for his 6th appearance. This appearance ties Manning with LaTroy Hawkins for the most appearances in the history of this show. Eli previously appeared on the first-ever episode of the podcast. He also appeared on Episodes 74, 99, 139, and 200. This is his first appearance since his playing career came to an end. In this episode, Manning discusses his post-playing life. He talks about the Manning-Cast with his brother Peyton. He also talks about “Eli's Places,” especially the episode where he went undercover as “Chad Powers” and tried out to be a walk-on at Penn State. Eli discusses his reasoning behind joining social media, and how he tries to stay relevant after his playing days came to an end. This episode also focuses on the origin of Sports with Friends, and how Eli Manning was instrumental in the beginning of this show. He discusses his charity work, especially how he worked with Seth for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. A special thank you to all the listeners who have supported this show through 400 episodes.

In this second installment of guide dog history, we introduce you to a new generation of service dogs and the growing, often unexpected, range of breeds being deployed. Today, in every part of the world service dogs are being trained and certified to guide the visually and hearing impaired. As scientists explore new frontiers in canine capabilities, evidence suggests that dogs can modify their behavior when a human's biochemistry changes. This incredible olfactory sense offers humans yet another reason to appreciate, admire, and adore the canine counterparts who stay by their side in service.   Bonafide Bits: Sorry, triviaphiles but Timmy never fell down a well on Lassie's watch. In 1938, an engineer who was hard of hearing relied on his canine pal, Rags, to know when the city water station pumps started and stopped. In 1976, college students in Massachusetts began training dogs as four-legged prosthetic “ears” for human handlers. On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which gave widespread accessibility to service dogs. In 2018, the non-profit, Medical Mutts, trained five dogs to identify and respond to the scent of someone who is having, or just experienced, a seizure.   Featured Breeds: Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and fieldwork, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work. Discover more about Golden Retrievers at AKC's Golden Retriever Breed Biography.   Labrador Retriever The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever is America's most popular dog breed. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog. Labs are famously friendly. They are companionable housemates who bond with the whole family, and they socialize well with neighbor dogs and humans alike. But don't mistake his easy-going personality for low energy: The Lab is an enthusiastic athlete that requires lots of exercise like swimming and marathon games of fetch, to keep physically and mentally fit. Discover more about Labrador Retrievers at AKC's Labrador Retriever Breed Biography.   German Shepherd Dog There are many reasons why German Shepherd Dogs stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but experts say their defining attribute is character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn commands for many tasks, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones. German Shepherd Dogs will be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians, but, the breed standard says, there's a “certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.” Discover more about German Shepherd Dogs at AKC's German Shepherd Dog Breed Biography.   Doberman Pinscher Sleek and powerful, possessing both a magnificent physique and keen intelligence, the Doberman Pinscher is one of dogkind's noblemen. This incomparably fearless and vigilant breed stands proudly among the world's finest protection dogs. Discover more about Doberman Pinschers at AKC's Doberman Pinscher Breed Biography.   Collie The majestic Collie, thanks to a hundred years as a pop-culture star, is among the world's most recognizable and beloved dog breeds. The full-coated “rough” Collie is the more familiar variety, but there is also a sleek “smooth” Collie. Discover more about Collies at AKC's Collie Breed Biography.   Shetland Sheepdog (aka Sheltie) Shelties bear a strong family resemblance to their bigger cousin, the Collie. The Shetland Sheepdog is a small, active, and agile herding dog standing between 13 and 16 inches at the shoulder. The long coat is harsh and straight, with a dense undercoat, and comes in black, blue merle, and sable, with white markings. Discover more about Shelties at AKC's Sheltie Breed Biography.   Boston Terrier The Boston Terrier is a lively little companion recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, sporty but compact body, and the friendly glow in his big, round eyes. His impeccable manners have earned him the nickname “The American Gentleman.” Discover more about Boston Terriers at AKC's Boston Terrier Breed Biography.   Chihuahua The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than six pounds. The rounded “apple” head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for the coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and a big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it, this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap. Discover more about Chihuahuas at AKC's Chihuahua Breed Biography.   Akita Akitas are burly, heavy-boned spitz-type dogs of imposing stature. Standing 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder, Akitas have a dense coat that comes in several colors, including white. The head is broad and massive and is balanced in the rear by a full, curled-over tail. The erect ears and dark, shining eyes contribute to an expression of alertness, a hallmark of the breed. Akitas are quiet, fastidious dogs. Wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals, Akitas will gladly share their silly, affectionate side with family and friends. They thrive on human companionship. The large, independent-thinking Akita is hardwired for protecting those they love. They must be well-socialized from birth with people and other dogs. Discover more about Akitas at AKC's Akita Breed Biography.   Pembroke Welsh Corgi Among the most agreeable of all small house dogs, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a strong, athletic, and lively little herder who is affectionate and companionable without being needy. They are one of the world's most popular herding breeds. Discover more about Pembroke Welsh Corgis at AKC's Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed Biography.   For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org.   Shareables: Dogs can be trained to sense a growing list of health conditions including the onset of seizures, heart attacks, and strokes. It is a myth that humans discovered the potential of hearing dogs in the 1970s. Hearing dogs have been in service for generations. No technology exists that can replicate the vast range of the canine sense of smell. Because dogs are just that awesome.

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about my trip to New York City for Laugh for Sight. I toured Madison Square Garden with All Blind League legend Nick and his girlfriend Edith, visited the American Museum of Natural History, and heard a lot of funny people at Gotham Comedy Club. You'll hear a clip from one of them in Just Listen. There's also a bonus Just Listen at the start of the episode. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/203           Laugh For Sight In NYC Learn more about  Laugh for Sight and see the lineup at https://www.laughforsight.com/. Laugh for Sight benefited Guiding Eyes for the Blind (https://www.guidingeyes.org/) and The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center's Guide Dog Fund (https://www.amcny.org/). Links To All Believe You Can! 2022 Sponsors Dancing Dots - https://www.dancingdots.com  Blind Abilities - https://www.blindabilities.com Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind - https://www.accessiblepharmacy.com  You Cane Give - http://www.youcanegive.org iCantCU - https://www.iCantCU.com  Support iCantCU Do you shop at Amazon? I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast In episode 049 of White Canes Connect, Lisa and I talk with Karl Smith from the NFB of Utah and Lynn Heitz, President of the NFB of PA, about the upcoming National Federation of the blind of Pennsylvania State Convention in Pittsburgh. Karl tells us about his business selling assistive technology and gives a sneak peek at his keynote address. Lynn explained the schedule and talked about some of the presenters. Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7dd1600d-05fa-48f3-8a8e-456e30e690bc/white-canes-connect White Canes Connect On Twitter Https://www.twitter.com/PABlindPodcast My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU On Your Favorite Podcast Directory! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | Google | IHeartRadio Reach Out On Social Media Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Get In Touch If you've got questions, comments, or show ideas, I want to hear from you! Call (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Include your name and town, and let me know if using your voice on an upcoming episode is okay. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.  

Jacquelyn Sawyer and Liz Vacchiano play different roles in the guide dog process. Hear from both of them about how a puppy becomes a guide dog.Jacquie Sawyer is an expert in influencer marketing strategy and joined The Dogist as The Director of Partnerships in the Spring of 2020. A renowned marketer, she has run campaigns for Google, Sephora, Converse, and many others. A vet tech in college and a dog lover to her core, Jacquie now resides in New Jersey with her husband, Steve, their dog Artie, and their Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy in training, Biscuit.Liz Vacchiano has been working professionally with Guiding Eyes for the Blind for two years and just started raising her third puppy, a German Shepherd named Kathleen. While in college at the University of Delaware, she interned at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center and raised two puppies for The Seeing Eye. After college, she was a kennel technician at The Seeing Eye before working as an Assistant Dog Instructor at Canine Companions. In her free time, Liz works at her family's 300 acre farm in New Jersey and is restarting an off-the-track Thoroughbred. Thank you for listening to Allied! For transcripts, show information, and updates, visit our website.Follow us on social media! We can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Welcome to this edition of Michael's Weekly Perspective podcast, this is podcast Episode 66. In this podcast, I'm first going to speak to a Social media Influencer, after that, I then going to share with you a high light from my recent attendant of the National Federation of the BHlind of Georgia 49thAnnual Convention that was held in Atlanta last weekend. Here are the resources that was being discussed in this podcast. 1. Guiding Eyes for the Blind https://www.guidingeyes.org/ 2. Foundation for Blind Children in Arizona. https://seeitourway.org/ 3. Guide Dog Foundation https://www.guidedog.org/gd/about/gd/about-us/about-the-guide-dog-foundation.aspx?hkey=64d8cbca-ff0e-42ea-afeb-9cbe79a38a1b 4.  NfB Newsline https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-newsline That is all for this edition of Michael's Weekly Perspective Podcast and Thanks for listening

In this week's episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, I'm joined by long-time NosillaCastaway Seamus Lavery. Seamus started posting photos of his black lab Quaid to the live chatroom, and then explained that he's a “puppy raiser” for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. He agreed to come on the show to tell us what it's like to be a puppy raiser, what his responsibilities are, what he's supposed to teach Quaid, and the uphill road it is for Quaid to qualify to be a Service Dog for the blind. Bart is a Belgian living in the Republic of Ireland, while Seamus is a Northern Irishman who lived for 12 years in Belgium (now living in the Washington DC area). His accent is delightful and his story is fascinating. Links Seaumus mentions: * Guiding Eyes for The Blind * Pilots To The Rescue * Pilots to the Rescue delivering 3 Guiding Eyes Puppies * Trailer for Disney+'s series Pick of the Litter * Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History: The Dog Will See You Now * You can follow Seamus as @batfink2001 on Twitter

In this week's episode of Chit Chat Across the Pond, I'm joined by long-time NosillaCastaway Seamus Lavery. Seamus started posting photos of his black lab Quaid to the live chatroom, and then explained that he's a “puppy raiser” for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. He agreed to come on the show to tell us what it's like to be a puppy raiser, what his responsibilities are, what he's supposed to teach Quaid, and the uphill road it is for Quaid to qualify to be a Service Dog for the blind. Bart is a Belgian living in the Republic of Ireland, while Seamus is a Northern Irishman who lived for 12 years in Belgium (now living in the Washington DC area). His accent is delightful and his story is fascinating. Links Seaumus mentions: * Guiding Eyes for The Blind * Pilots To The Rescue * Pilots to the Rescue delivering 3 Guiding Eyes Puppies * Trailer for Disney+'s series Pick of the Litter * Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History: The Dog Will See You Now * You can follow Seamus as @batfink2001 on Twitter

Our guest this week is Elizabeth Vacchiano, who is a Guiding Eyes Puppy Program Regional Manager. Liz has been working with Guiding Eyes professionally for two years now and just finished raising her second puppy for them. Liz teaches the puppy class that Jacquie and Biscuit attend and she joined us to discuss how she supports these teams through their training, and gave us an update about Biscuit's progress.

In Episode 25 of The Hottest Party On TV podcast, Jennifer Castiello-Verrino stops by to talk about her lengthy career in entertainment, starting with her time as a Club MTV dancer. Joining MTV's dance show in 1987, Jennifer had a front-row seat to see the hottest up-and-coming stars in dance & R&B music develop before her eyes which set the stage for her to make her own foray into music as part of the freestyle girl group Laissez Faire. With a huge dance hit under their belt with the song "In Paradise" and getting to open for Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch, Laissez Faire's career started taking off just as Jennifer felt she was starting to come into her own as a Club MTV dancer. As the 90s rolled on, Jennifer went on to dance on shows like The Grind, Global Groove, Singled Out, Soul Train, and even the Super Bowl. Currently, Jennifer is working to make the world a better place as a Guiding Eyes puppy socializer. Episode produced by Esteban Vargas. Stay tuned for new episodes dropping every Throwback Thursday. Follow Jennifer: Instagram Follow Laissez Faire: Instagram - Facebook Check out the Club MTV Fanpage Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClubMTVFanPage/ Follow The Hottest Party On TV: Instagram

This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss. Today's big idea is about exciting and emerging technologies that will someday allow people who are blind or visually impaired to navigate fully autonomously. In this episode, you will meet Jason Eichenholz, the Co-Founder and CTO of Luminar, and his manufacturing engineer, Nico Gentry. Luminar's LIDAR technology is instrumental to the development of self-driving cars, but this same technology could be useful for people who are blind or visually impaired, who also have to navigate autonomously. You'll hear from Thomas Panek, the President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an avid runner who dreamed of running on his own. He took this unmet need to a Google Hackathon and Ryan Burke, the Creative Producer at Google Creative Lab put together a team to develop a solution that turned into Project Guideline. Kevin Yoo, Co-Founder of WearWorks Technology is using inclusive design to develop Wayband, a navigation wristband that communicates directions with users via haptics.   The Big Takeaways: Since LIDAR uses a shorter wavelength of light than other sensing technologies it creates the most nuanced image, but unlike a camera, LIDAR also measures the distance to each element in the landscape, making it perfect for self-driving cars. And the fact that LIDAR sensors have gotten better and cheaper for self-driving cars has made them available as well for technologies that help people who are blind and visually impaired. LIDAR's Jason Eichenholz and his engineer, Nico Gentry; who is visually impaired; dive deep into the broad benefits of  LIDAR for self-driving cars and for autonomously navigating people. As an avid runner who is visually impaired, Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, decided to take matters into his own hands, and enlist Google to help build him a tool that would allow him to run without a guide — human or canine. Ryan Burke weighs in on how his prototype, Project Guideline, helps people like Thomas run safely. We can't talk about running safely without talking about GPS. Kevin Yoo of WearWorks Technology has developed a wearable band called Wayband to help pedestrians navigate different paths and terrain more accurately by connecting to GPS maps. And he's developing a haptic language that will allow users to understand nuanced directions without the need for visual or audio feedback.   Tweetables: “The big difference of LIDAR technology over sonar or radar is the wavelength of light. So because the wavelength of light is so much shorter, you're able to get much higher spatial resolution. [...] So what you're able to do is to have [....] camera-like spatial resolution with radar-like range, you're getting the best of both worlds.”  — Jason Eichenholz, of LIDAR technology. “The learning curve to be able to run as fast as my legs could carry was being able to train to those beeping sounds and fine-tuning those sounds with the Google engineering team.” — Thomas Panek “It's a compass; it's a vibration compass. And literally, as you rotate, [...] we can literally guide you down the line of a curvy road by creating this Pac-Man-like effect. So what we call these dew points. So as soon as you collect the dew point, it will guide you to the next one.” — Kevin Yoo   Contact Us: Contact us at podcasts@lighthouseguild.org with your innovative new technology ideas for people with vision loss.   Pertinent Links: Lighthouse Guild Jason Eichenholz Thomas Panek Ryan Burke Kevin Yoo

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to train a mobility guide dog? In this Ask About the ADA interview, Ben Cawley, an instructor for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, explains how his organization trains guide dogs and pairs them with compatible handlers. What kind of tasks can these dogs help accomplish? What breeds make good guide dogs? How long is their work life? Listen to the full interview for the answer to these questions and more. Visit the Guiding Eyes for the Blind website. NortheastADA.org

2146 Running with Google Project Guideline (Nov. 10, 2021) Show Notes Google's “Project Guideline” is an early stage research project aimed at enabling those with vision loss to run independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Bill Ma, director of IT and operations and Jessy DiNapoli, manager of admissions at Guiding Eyes for the … Continue reading 2146 Running with Google Project Guideline (Nov. 10, 2021) →

We sat down with Rebekah Cross and Dan Weesner to discuss Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit that provides guide dogs to people with vision loss completely free of charge. Rebekah is both a graduate and an employee of Guiding Eyes, and joined the organization as the Special Gifts Officer in 2019 with her guide dog Regal. Dan is a qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and has trained over 75 dogs. 

Today I interview Sarah Riester, a puppy raiser from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She is a special part of my life as she raised my guide dog Bevy for the first 18 months of her life. International guide dog day is to honor the dogs that help people who are blind/ visually impaired gain independence. For more information visit: https://nationaltoday.com/international-guide-dog-day/ Guiding Eyes For the Blind Thank you to our Sponsors: Shellie Monsivais COUNTRY Financial® Representative Auto | Home | Life | Business C 503.707.5297 Call/Text O 503.430.2395 F 503.924.1452 Service & claims 1.866.COUNTRY countryfinancial.com/shellie.monsivais countryfinancial.com COUNTRY Financial® 1915 NE Stucki Ave Tim Saeland - Broker Re/Max Equity Group 6245 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97239 ( 503.332.1013 fax 503.244.8444

Episode 026 | Brian Switzer (Deafblind Educator + Athlete) joins the podcast. Brian is the Assistive Tech Instructor for Career Launch at the Perkins School for the Blind. Brian is also a deafblind marathoner who has consulted with a number of fitness minded tech firms by helping make their digital applications more accessible. To learn more about the Perkins School for the Blind, visit: perkins.org | To learn more information about Career Launch, visit: perkins.org/school/transition-programs/career-launch | To learn more about Heroes In Transition, visit: heroesintransition.org | To learn more about Guiding Eyes for the Blind, visit: guidingeyes.org | To learn more about this podcast, visit: seethroughpod.com 

What a pleasure to visit with Andrea Martine, a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor from Guiding Eye’s for the Blind based in Yorktown Heights, New York, about the innovative ways they are training canines to support people who are blind and deaf/blind. Andrea’s enthusiasm for her work is infectious as she shares how Guiding Eye’s gets to know each person and their specific needs and how they can match the perfect dog to their needs and interests. Their graduate teams live exhilarating lives as runners, travelers, entrepreneurs and leaders in many fields! Andrea also tells us about her personal journey to become an advanced trainer and how you can you can create your path. EPISODE NOTES: Guiding Eyes for the Blind!

Wendy Flynn of Brunswick loves dogs and people too, but she and her husband take in special dogs as part of their first training for Guiding Eyes, an organization that perfectly matches people who have sight disabilities, with fabulously trained, brilliant dogs, usually Labs. These marvelous animals give blind people safe and happy lives. (Recording date: December 27th, 2020) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cheryl McNeil Fisher writes books, has used a guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the Blind for over 3 decades, experienced Google’s Project Guideline wearing boots with heels, yes, with heels, and has found community events and programs on-line during the Pandemic. Cheryl shares advice about writing books and the publishing process. Talks about how she made the decision to get a guide dog and her experiences over the years. She also has found the ACB Group Calls that have emerged during the Pandemic to be very satisfying and recommends others to join the community. You don’t have to be an ACB member, she says, just find a time and group and add to the conversation. There is something for everyone. Project Guideline started when Thomas Panek, CEO of Seeing Eyes for the Blind, asked a Google Hackathon group if there was a way to assist a blind runner to run independently. After a few months and some hard work in the Google research labs, Thomas was able to run independently and will soon be further testing Project Guideline in New York’s Central Park during a running event. Cheryl was invited to test the Guideline set-up and she is here to talk about her experience. After losing most of her sight, Cheryl decided to contact Guiding Eyes for the Blind and start the process of getting a guide dog. After a bit of nerves almost stopped her from going, she soon did not want to leave the facilities where she was matched with her first guide dog. Now, on her 4th guide dog, Cheryl talks about her experiences and shares advice to anyone considering getting a guide dog. When Cheryl found the Community Calls from ACB, she began attending the virtual events and now hosts her own meeting as well. She admits she never participated much in events and the Pandemic has changed all of that. Join Cheryl and Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio for ta brief look at Cheryl’s journey through blindness, authoring books and being a guide dog owner. Hope you enjoy! Here are some links mentioned in the podcast episode: Google’s Project Guideline Guiding Eyes for the Blind Audio Described Video of Project Guideline Cheryl McNeil Fisher Web Site ACB Community Conference Calls Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group

Steve is the Manager of Blind Vocational Services at New England Assistive Technology Center (N.E.A.T Center). Follow Steve on Twitter: It was great to sit down with Steve to talk about his professional accomplishments, his personal interests and his guide dog named Joel. We talked about the 8.5 year working relationship between Steve and Joel. Joel is from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Steve is a collector of clocks. He has 21 cuckoo clocks, 2 grandfather clocks and 2 mantel clocks. For the past 12 years when Steve has the time, he enjoys chasing storms with Silver Lining Tours. https://www.fox61.com/article/news/ct-man-chases-tornadoes-and-hes-legally-blind/520-cbda17cb-1035-4271-8551-2542551eef82 Steve is truly an inspiration! We had a wonderful conversation! I am glad that Steve is my #friend. Shout outs: https://thefrenchcleaner.com/ https://www.daswaniclothiers.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendsoffeeney/support

Morgan Starkweather is a recent grad OT who was a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes and did her graduate thesis work with families who benefited from having an autism assistance dog. We talk about what it takes to be a puppy raiser, how these working dogs can change lives, and the role of OT in assistance dog training.

July 26, 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While there has been tremendous progress made during the disability rights movement, there is still a long way to go. Emily Finkelstein talks with Nicole Jorwic, the Senior Director of Pubic Policy at The Arc, on the ADA in 2020 and her recommendations to strengthen the ADA;  Emily also sits down with Abigail Shaw, a mentorship coordinator at Learning Ally to discuss her hopes for the future of the disability rights movement as someone who is deeply and personally impacted by it. Transcript: 0:00: Welcome from Emily Finkelstein 3:43: Nicole Jorwic discuss the most impactful parts of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 20:40: Abigail Shaw discuss how we can better support Americans with disabilities. Photo Credit: rosefirerising GUEST SPEAKERS: Nicole Jorwic is the Senior Director of Public Policy at The Arc, a national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Prior to joining The Arc policy team Nicole served as Senior Policy Advisor for the state of Illinois. Prior to that appointment, Nicole served as the CEO/President of the Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities where she continued the Institute's mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities and assisted the leadership of the state of Illinois in developing public policy driven best practices in serving individuals with disabilities. Nicole is also an accomplished special education attorney and an advocate for students with disabilities, with a focus on transition-aged youth. Nicole received her JD and Child and Family Law Certificate, from Loyola University Chicago. She received her BS from the University of Illinois. Nicole is also a sibling; her brother Chris is 31 and has autism. Abigail Shaw strives to educate the public on persons with disabilities through her hobbies and work. She received a BS in Music Industry Studies from Appalachian State University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work from Fordham University. Abigail works at Learning Ally, an educational solutions organization primarily serving individuals with print related disabilities. At Learning Ally, Abigail serves as the College Success Program's mentorship coordinator for college students who are blind and contributes her skills with audio and recording to the production process of Learning Ally's audio books. As a long-distance runner, Abigail is a member and co-captain of the New York City chapter of Achilles International, an organization promoting mainstream athletics for people with disabilities. She has competed in several national half and whole marathons and triathlons. Since June of 2019, she has been on the Advisory Committee on Transit Accessibility for New York City Transit, and currently acts as the co-chair. Whether by plane, train, or automobile—Abigail's preferred method of transportation is with her yellow lab guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the Blind by her side.

Welcome to this edition of Michael's Weekly Perspective Podcast. In this edition, I'm pleased to have my friend Mckenna Clotzman in the studio and talk about this program called CCI (Canine Companion For Independence) Here are the list of resources that Mckenna and I discussed in the podcast. 1.Canine Companion for independence official page 2. Guiding Eyes for the Blind 3. Guide Dog Program for Visual Impairment 4. Seeing eye incorporated 5. Service Dog Training and Education Program at Long wood University in this page you can find the constitution of Step@LU You can also follow me on Twitter at Michael's Weekly 1 or like my page Michael's Weekly perspective on Facebook Thank you for listen to this edition of Michael's Weekly Perspective and have a nice day.

Jane Russenberger is the Senior Director of Genetics and Breeding at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, one of the largest guide dog schools in the United States. Over her decades working at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Jane has shepherded a population of hundreds of guide dogs (mainly Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds) in the direction of increasingly solid genetic foundations for doing their jobs. In this episode, Jane talks about her job and management strategies for selective breeding.   Find this episode's transcript here. 

For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people who do all manner of things to help other people run. This week, Shannon talks to Thomas Panek, president and CEO of Guiding Eye for the Blind, a nonprofit training school for guide dogs. Thomas is also a lifelong runner. But, as he tells Shannon, when he lost his eyesight, he thought his running days were over. Eventually, with the help of a human running guide, he got back into the sport. And as CEO of a guide-dog school, he came to realize that dogs are perfectly suited to be running guides themselves. Thomas was the first person to run a half-marathon with guide dogs last year, and he is on a mission to help more blind people have the freedom to run. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For her first season hosting Working, Slate’s Shannon Palus is delving into the world of running, from professional athletes to coaches to people who do all manner of things to help other people run. This week, Shannon talks to Thomas Panek, president and CEO of Guiding Eye for the Blind, a nonprofit training school for guide dogs. Thomas is also a lifelong runner. But, as he tells Shannon, when he lost his eyesight, he thought his running days were over. Eventually, with the help of a human running guide, he got back into the sport. And as CEO of a guide-dog school, he came to realize that dogs are perfectly suited to be running guides themselves. Thomas was the first person to run a half-marathon with guide dogs last year, and he is on a mission to help more blind people have the freedom to run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Panek is the visually impaired President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas joins us to explain how he and three guide dogs just made history at the New York City Half Marathon.

Thomas Panek is the visually impaired President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas joins us to explain how he and three guide dogs just made history at the New York City Half Marathon.

Thomas Panek is the visually impaired President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Thomas joins us to explain how he and three guide dogs just made history at the New York City Half Marathon.

Thomas Panek is the CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. He is not only the President, he is also a client. In this week's Dangerous Vision Randy and Thomas talk about the special bond Thomas has with his guide dog, Gus. What did Gus do that no other guide dog has ever done? What is Thomas doing right now that is advancing medical science? For more information visit www.mabvi.org

1931 Distance Running with Guide Dogs (Jul. 31, 2019) Show Notes In episode 1752 hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talked with Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, about a program they started to train guide dogs to serve as running companions for their handlers. This week we hear about how … Continue reading 1931 Distance Running with Guide Dogs (Jul. 31, 2019) →

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Richard Kramer, the chief executive of Sense, a charity that supports people who have a hearing and visual impairment, tells Peter White about his concerns over the delays in appointing a minister for disabled people, following the resignation of Sarah Newton MP nearly a fortnight ago. Peter White talks to Kerry Fielding, a visually-impaired woman from Blackpool, who is experiencing significant delays with her application to Access to Work for specialist equipment to enable her to take up a new job in customer services. Peter also speaks to Thomas Panek, the president and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Instead of being guided by sighted runners, Thomas recently completed the United New York half-marathon using a relay of three guide dogs. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Tom Walker

Maria speaks with Guiding Eyes president Tom Panek (and his dog Gus is here too!) about all the services the organization provides to help people with vision loss. This is the only organization that trains "running guides" so runners can continue to run with a trained dog--that's amazing! Learn more at guidingeyes.org

Maria speaks with Guiding Eyes president Tom Panek (and his dog Gus is here too!) about all the services the organization provides to help people with vision loss. This is the only organization that trains "running guides" so runners can continue to run with a trained dog--that's amazing! Learn more at guidingeyes.org

1752 Running with a Guide Dog (Dec. 20, 2017) Show Notes Guide dogs are trained to help the blind navigate throughout the day in many different environments. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Thomas Panek, president of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, about a new skill for which his organization is training dogs – … Continue reading 1752 Running with a Guide Dog (Dec. 20, 2017) →

1751 Pros and Cons of Having a Guide Dog (Dec. 13, 2017) Show Notes Although guide dogs can provide blind individuals with a greater sense of independence, they may not be for everyone. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Thomas Panek, president of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, about how his organization trains guide … Continue reading 1751 Pros and Cons of Having a Guide Dog (Dec. 13, 2017) →

For an individual with a visual impairment, a service animal can mean mobility, as well as independence. We hear from two volunteers with Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Gemma Carter, who is raising her second service dog, and volunteer coordinator Cindy Lou Altman. Altman’s guide dog Jada has been a major boost to her confidence. Click here for more information about the Baltimore Museum of Industry's working animals event on Sunday, September 24th.Plus, an update on the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter from communications director Bailey Deacon. BARCS took in more than three thousand animals this summer. Click here for information about BARCS upcoming event, BARCStoberfest.

Blind Abilities was there! (Yes, we were in attendance at FCB2017 and we have some choice audio from the Exhibit hall floor! Join our Blind Abilities special correspondent, Cheryl Spencer and Pete Lane  as they provide interviews with:   - Allison with Election systems & Software - Barry with GuideLights & Gadgets - Renee Byrd, with deTerra Essential Oils - John with Low Vision Aids and Magnifying America - Sam from HumanWare - Becky from Guiding eyes for the Blind and Patrick Lane chatting about Aira.   You can find all their contact information and web site addresses below.   Aira: Visual Interpreter for the Blind   Election systems and Software   Guide Lights and Gadgets BScheur@schuer.com KNRausch 781-286-1696   doTERRA Oils Renee Byrd 904-923-5934   Low Vision Aids and Magnifying america John Palmer 1-800-364-1610   Humanware 1-800-722-3393   Guiding Eyes for the Blind Becky davidson 914-243-2210 BBarnes@guidingeyes.org   Live Recordings: #ShureMV88 Studio: #ShureSM7B Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a quick-moving chat covering the President's State of the Union Address, misconceptions about the fight against ISIS, as well as progress on gun violence and mental health reforms. Then we'll transition to the decidedly lighter subject of puppies - that's right - puppies, with a trio of representatives from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. And we'll wrap introducing you to a grassroots nonprofit borne out of the tragedy of a lost child, with the founder of One Innocent Life.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a quick-moving chat covering the President's State of the Union Address, misconceptions about the fight against ISIS, as well as progress on gun violence and mental health reforms. Then we'll transition to the decidedly lighter subject of puppies - that's right - puppies, with a trio of representatives from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. And we'll wrap introducing you to a grassroots nonprofit borne out of the tragedy of a lost child, with the founder of One Innocent Life.

CityTalk's Doug Muzzio sits down with Michelle Brier, Dir. of Marketing and Comm. at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She is joined by Alan Gunzburg, Amy Dixon, and Frank Senior, along with their canine companions to discuss how the org. brought them together.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #15: Join us for a discussion about how to maintain postive behavior in dogs after any major surgery with renowned trainer and behaviorist Sarah Wilson. Learn how to adapt training techniques for recovering dogs, how to handle pack-mate interaction, and much more! Sarah Wilson is an experienced professional dog trainer, behaviorist and an expert in the human-animal bond. Since 2000, she has run one of the most active dog training and care communities on the the Internet, MySmartPuppy.com. Sarah loves working with all dog/human teams but has a special place in her heart for the shy/sensitive/deficit dogs. She appeared alongside Tripawds founder Spirit Jerry, founder of Tripawds, in PBS Nature's "Why We Love Cats and Dogs," regularly contributes to New England Cable News "The Secret Life of Animals," Comcast's Pets on Demand and Nick Jr.'s "A Pup Grows Up." With eight books to her name (including My Smart Puppy; Good Owners, Great Dogs; Childproofing Your Dog, Dogology: What Your Relationship with Your Dog Reveals About You) and a ninth on the way, she is a prolific and popular writer. An engaging speaker, she has taught at Tufts-Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, American Council of the Blind, Pet Sitters International, International Association of Canine Professionals, The Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Puppyworks, The ASPCA, Groomers Expo, and many more. Join us in the Tripawds Live Chat during the show or post your questions in the discussion forums here. Support the show (https://tripawds.com/support)

Dr. Jim and Sarah interview Kerry Lemerise of Guiding Eyes for the Blind on what it takes to foster a guide dog, how guide dogs are bred and selected and what are some of the common challenges. Thank you, Kerry for this lively and informative interview! Enter the code: GPR and get 10% off your order + Free shipping at Shoebuy.com!

Michael Goehring, a guide dog mobility instructor with Guiding Eyes for The Blind may live in Arizona now, but he most definitely remembers what it’s like trying to get around in Winter conditions. This is the first part of a chat which focuses mainly on keeping your dog safe and warm.

Picking up from where we left off last month, Michael Goehring and I continue our discussion about travelling safely in Winter conditions. Mike, who is a guide dog mobility instructor with Guiding Eyes talks about protecting your dog’s ears from frostbite, and keeping your white cane in your back pack to be used as a […]