Displaying episodes 61 - 90 of 99 in total
Found on Facebook
On this episode we talk with Arabella Jones, a new Leader Dog graduate who works as an ophthalmology assistant. We talk with her about her journey with blindness and h...
Disability Pride
On this episode we talk with client Leatrice Fullerton who is an advocate in the blindness and disability community. She shares her experience with Leader Dog but also...
Buy One Get One Free
In this episode, we talk with podcast host Timothy Cuneio’s wife on how they navigated their relationship with Timothy’s journey of losing his vision.
Timothy's in Town
On this episode host Timothy Cuneio is with Christina Hepner and Leslie Hoskins in-person recording for the first time! He talks about his visit back to the Leader Dog...
Not Everyone Can Drive a Dog
On this short episode we talk with host Timothy about finding a dog sitter for your guide dog when you can't take the dog on vacation.
First Point of Contact
In this episode we talk with Melissa Priester, Manager of Client Services, about the application process and what her team does for clients.
Loud and Proud
On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with client Ellen Harper who is newer to the Leader Dog family but has still managed to participate in numerous Leader Dog p...
Turndown Service
On this episode we talk with Jeff Stein, Manager of Canine Care, about how our future Leader Dogs are cared for in the canine center while they are in guide dog training.
Live Life to the Fullest
In this episode we talk with client Rita Harris who has been a speaker for Leader Dog, is a Lion, a nonprofit leader of her own and has attended Leader Dog for both Or...
Pack of Guanacos
We talk with Melissa Pletcher, Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Leader Dogs for the Blind about the many volunteer opportunities.
Flip a Coin
To kick off Season 3 we talk with Leader Dog client Jill Hinton Wolfe. She recently received her Leader Dog Hannah and is a U.S. Army Veteran who currently serves as G...
How to Advocate for Independence
On this short episode we talk about how to advocate for independence.
Bedazzle
On this short episode we talk about how to find the right size cane.
One in a Million
On this short episode we talk about what exactly guide dogs can and can't do.
Talking Air Fryer
On this short episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk about different types accessible technology.
Fruits of our Labor
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 ou...
Okay to be Disappointed
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.
Three Stooges
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 ...
Transition is Ruff
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 happen...
Trip on the Elephant
In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss.
What is O&M?!
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 orient...
Lions, Lions, Everywhere
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.
Harsh Reality
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.
Yeet
In this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog.
Fearless Leader
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...
When in Doubt Wait it Out
In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
Marshmallow Method
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.
Diaper Bag
In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments.
All About the Cane
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.
Don't be a Zach
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.