Guide Dogs for the Blind

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently -- to live the life they want to live. Learn about our life-changing programs, including guide dogs, Orientation and Mobility Immersion, and K9 Buddies at guidedogs.com #IAmGDB #WeAreGDB

Increased independence, added confidence and a special bond are just a few of the benefits of guide dog partnership. For GDB client Chloe McDonald, these benefits have enriched her life. Find out how participating in GDB's programs at a young age influenced her decision to get a guide dog at https://lnkd.in/g6ZWNJ5P Alt text available #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #GuideDog #ServiceDog

Did you know GDB graduations are open to the public? As the largest guide dog school in North America, more than 16,000 guide dog teams have graduated from GDB from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. Find an upcoming graduation at guidedogs.com/graduations Alt text available #GuideDogsForTheBlind #Blind #Disability #IAmGDB

Have you ever wanted to raise a guide dog puppy, but weren't sure how this would fit into your lifestyle? Were you wondering how to find the time in you and your family’s busy schedules to attend regular in-person puppy club meetings? Well, you are in luck! We're looking for new hybrid puppy raising volunteers in the San Francisco/Bay Area! Learn more about our Hybrid Puppy Raising Program today https://lnkd.in/ggRe5uke In this photo, a yellow Lab puppy in a green training vest is lying down with their two front paws on a guide dog harness in front of them. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #RaiseAPuppyChangeALife #SanFrancisco #BayArea

Summer 2024 is in full swing, and here at Guide Dogs for the Blind, we were pleased to host our annual weeklong summer camp in late June for teens who are blind or visually impaired. They learned about the guide dog lifestyle, explored orientation and mobility skills, made new friends, and participated in fun camp activities. Thank you to our partners at Hull Foundation and Learning Center for hosting us and Northwest Association for Blind Athletes for introducing the campers to different sports. Read more about the summer fun at https://lnkd.in/gMpUx8W5 This post contains four photos of Camp GDB. Alt text available. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #CampGDB #SummerCamp

In June we celebrate Pride, and in July we celebrate Disability Pride. At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we are proud that our work can help create a more inclusive world where everyone can live the life they want to live. #GuideWithPride This photo contains the Disability Pride flag overlayed on top of an image of a guide dog team. The flag has colorful stripes in a diagonal pattern across a charcoal black background. The flag's five colors represent different types of disabilities: red for physical disabilities, gold for neurodiversity, white for invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, blue for psychiatric disabilities, and green for sensory disabilities. On the bottom left is the GDB logo in white. On the top right are the words "Guide with Pride" in white. #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB

GDB staff showed off their #GuideWithPride creativity during our Pride celebrations this month! 🌈 As an organization that strives to make a more inclusive world, we stand with the LGBTQIA community today and everyday. Alt text available #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB

Camp GDB 2024 kicked off this week! In this segment from ‪‬KOIN-TV campers aged 14-17 go on Juno walks and guide dog walks on GDB's Oregon campus. GDB client and staff member Jane Flower also speaks about the program. #IAmGDB https://lnkd.in/gv4HrZhC

GDB grad Callie Gray of Miami, Florida loves to spend time at the beach, visit comedy clubs, and attend concerts. Her favorite band is U2, whose performance she recently attended at the Sphere in Las Vegas. In May 2024, she enrolled in GDB's Orientation & Mobility Immersion program to learn a broader range of skills for safe, independent travel. Read about this U2 fan's journey at https://lnkd.in/ddadMEFG Alt text available #GuideDogsForTheBlind #IAmGDB #Blind #Disability

Benefits of having a dog-friendly workplace (and a friendly reminder that guide dogs are allowed in all public places of work, no policy change needed!) Work-life balance Allowing employees to bring their pets into the office can help your team maintain a better work-life balance. Many pet owners feel their pets are a part of their family, so allowing them to bring their pets to the office can help them feel more connected to home. Stress reduction Animals, particularly dogs, have been shown to help reduce stress. Many offices and colleges bring dogs in for employees and students to pet and interact with occasionally to boost morale and lower stress levels. Allowing your employees to bring their pets into the office whenever they please should have the same effect. Health and well-being With lowered stress levels, employees are likely to experience fewer stress-related illnesses, which decreases healthcare costs. Additionally, dogs need to go outside throughout the day, encouraging employees to take work breaks and get some midday exercise. Employee satisfaction When your employees feel like you care about them by allowing them to bring their pets into the office, they’re likely to experience higher levels of job satisfaction. Employees who enjoy their jobs are often more productive than those who don’t and will be encouraged to continue working for your company. Morale and team building Office pets can help boost morale and foster relationship building between coworkers. It’s unlikely that every employee will bring their pet to work. Those employees who don’t have a pet but enjoy interacting with animals can benefit from stopping to pet a coworker’s dog and chat with the owner as a quick work break. Employee savings You’ll help your employees save money by allowing them to bring their pets to work. Many people need to hire dog walkers during the day to ensure their pets can get outside. If you allow pets in the office, then your employees won’t need to pay for that service. (Source: Indeed.com) Consider joining our dog-friendly team at GDB today! Visit guidedogs.com/careers to learn more. In this photo, career changed staff dog yellow Lab Monte celebrates her 15th birthday in style at the GDB offices. A large "15" balloon and a banner that reads "Happy Birthday" appear above her dog bed. PC: Mallary Hoefer