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May 27, 2009
VISIONS Presents a Seeing Eye Workshop
VISIONS/ Services Presents a Seeing Eye Workshop
Monday, June 15th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
At VISIONS at Selis Manor (135 West 23rd Street, New York NY, 10011, between 6th and 7th avenues.)
How to get there:
Take the 1, F, V, C, E, R, W, or 6 trains to 23rd Street.
Description:
Since 1929, The Seeing Eye has partnered with people who are blind who seek to enhance their independence, dignity, and self-confidence through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. Over the past 80 years, nearly 15,000 of these specially bred and trained dogs have brought a new level of mobility, safety, and self-sufficiency to over 8,000 visually impaired men and women.
From its state-of-the-art Breeding Station and its authoritative puppy-raising methods, to its pioneering instruction and training procedures, the programs The Seeing Eye offers all have one common goal: The empowerment of people who are blind.
Join us on June 15th to learn more about the history, philosophy, programs and services of The Seeing Eye, the oldest dog guide school in North America, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
Ray Kornman, Outreach Specialist, will describe the Seeing Eye’s training program, the application process, as well as the rights and responsibilities of dog guide users. Mr. Kornman will also discuss the Seeing Eye’s use of GPS technology in their dog guide training curriculum and provide information about the school’s GPS loaner program.
For more information, please visit the Seeing Eye website
If you have any additional questions, please contact Rad Mazon by calling Blindline® at:
(888) 625-1616 extension 721, or via E-mail at:
Best regards:
Dawn Suvino
Director of Workforce development and Training
John Hess
Technology Services Coordinator
Rad Mazon
Information services Associate/ Vendor Coordinator
Posted by Marten at May 27, 2009 02:21 PM