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Sep 18
“I need a guide dog! Or do I?” Have you been considering applying for a guide dog and are curious to learn more but don't know where to start? Will daily travel with a guide dog be easier? Are there things you need to know in order to prepare for the application process? Join Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mollie Tunks and Independent Living Skills Specialist Bobbi Pompey for "So You Think You Want a Guide Dog?" on Wednesday September 18th, 2024, from 12PM to 2PM. This workshop covers details to help you decide if a guide dog might be a good fit for you or not.
Topics include:
• Common misconceptions about guide dogs
• Tips on how to decide if the guide dog lifestyle is right for you
• Skills you need before applying to guide dog school
• Details to consider about a prospective guide dog school
• What to expect during the application process
• And how to prepare for school once you are accepted
Please RSVP to Mollie Tunks at MTunks@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7656 by Wednesday September 11. This workshop will be held in person at the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Fransisco at 1155 Market Street with a zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. If you can’t make this workshop, please contact Mollie Tunks to get signed up for future workshops.
