ACB Focus: Guide Dogs

20250709 1300 GDUI Wrap Up and Awards Ceremony Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 2

20250708 1730 GDUI presents Emergency Preparedness for the Blind and Visually Impaired Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2   The Dallas Fire-rescue education team provided information on dealing with various emergencies. Don't miss this potentially life-saving session.

20250707 1300 Accessibility and Safety Features within the Airplane Cabin Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2   GDUI hosted this hands-on presentation by Julie Rockaway from the American Airlines Inflight Team.

20250627 1430 GDUI Prison Pups Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Participants learned about Puppies Behind Bars programs.   Co-presented by: GDUI and BVA

20250626 1000 Guide Dog School Updates Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025, on ACB Media 3   A double session (with no break) of the ever-popular North American guide dog school updates.

20240707 0800 GDB Breakfast Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Edited By: Michael Babcock

20240629 1230 Meet Barbara Hinske, Author of Guiding Emily (GDUI) Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Barbara Hinske is the author of the Guiding Emily series. The drawing winner of Garth, a plush black lab fitted out in a hand-made leather harness, was announced.   Edited By: Janet Ingber

20240629 1100 Guide Dog Schools Beyond Our Borders Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees found out about a couple guide dog school training programs outside the U.S. ** Co-sponsored by: GDUI and IRC   Edited By: Janet Ingber**

20240627 1100 Guide Dog School Updates Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Representatives from each school gave updates.   Edited By: Janet Ingber

20230705 1300 GDUI Awards and Blessing Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 3   The winners of the GDUI awards were announced and the Guide Dogs (past and present) received their blessing.   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

20230704 1430 Crossing the Big Pond to Hawaiian Paradise with your Guide Dog Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Hawaii is blessed in so many, many ways. Being the only state in our nation that does not have rabies is one of them. It aims to keep it that way with strict animal admittance procedures administered by its Department of Agriculture. At first blush, the process may appear quite daunting. But Vickie Kennedy knows how to smoothly navigate those waters, whether you're traveling by jet or by cruise ship. A resident of Hawaii for many years, she loves sharing her experience, helping to ensure that your trip to paradise is nothing but the delightful experience it should be!   Edited By:  Tim Cumings

20230622 1130 Guide Dog Schools Update Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3   Listeners were presented with the status of 14 Guide Dog School Programs.   Edited By:  Janet Ingber

20230623 1130 Focusing on Eye Health in Guide Dogs Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 5   How and What do dogs see? Do humans and dogs share eye diseases? Do breeds commonly used as guide dogs have a predisposition to certain eye conditions? Attendees learned the answer to these and many other questions.   Edited By:  Janet Ingber

20230624 1130 The Unique Matching Process Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 2   This presentation discussed the unique matching process and things to consider while matching a Leader Dog to a client. Also covered as how instructors go about this complex process. Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester Hills, MI.   Edited By:  Janet Ingber