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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 54 MIN

Getting a Guide Dog with Alex France

from Outlook On-Air · host Outlook Enrichment

In this episode, Alex France shares his journey with retinitis pigmentosa and how he’s adapted as his vision has changed, including his decision to apply for a "running guide dog." Now partnered with Marina, Alex shares how she’s become an important part of his day-to-day life. He also discusses the responsibilities of being a guide dog handler, the application process, and how guide dogs differ from using a white cane. Plus, Janis Compton returns to answer a listener’s question.

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