
Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools for safe and independent daily travel. Our goal is to educate, advocate, and share real life experiences of those with blindness. Come learn, laugh, and grow with us.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureEducation | |||

On this week’s episode of Taking the Lead, we’re going behind the scenes. We are joined by Andy Hernandez, our Client Experience Supervisor, whose work helps ensure that every person who comes to campus feels comfortable, supported, and ready to focu... more
In this episode we talk with Leader Dog team member Monica who is working to implement the Behavior Checklist, a system designed to track and support our dogs’ behavior across their entire lifecycle, from puppy raising to on-campus training and breed... more
On this episode of Taking the Lead we talk with Margaret and Lisa who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog together. They share their experience as co-raisers and the unconventional way they met!
On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, is a certified orientation and mobility specialist and a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at Leader Dogs for the Blind to give us an update on the Unmet Needs survey.
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I’m one of the fortunate ones who gets to work at Leader Dog. I’m going into my 13th year and I would think I couldn’t learn more than I already have but I’ve learned even more with the addition of this podcast! So informative! As a puppy raiser of eight Leader Dogs, I also love and appreciate all the client stories. Brilliant!
I love the information and perspectives the shares. I only wish the show was longer! Cheers to a job well done!
After receiving O and M training at Leader Dog, and now awaiting my return date for my first Leader Dog, I discovered this podcast and it quickly became my favorite! Listening to every single one to entertain and educate myself about everything to do with blindness and Leader Dog. I feel like Tim, Leslie, and Christina are entertaining and feel like family. Keep them coming guys! Maybe I’ll run into y’all when I get to Leader Dog for training soon.
This is an amazing podcast produced out by an even better organization! As someone who himself has had and hopes to have again a Leader Dog, this organization works miracles! Leader Dogs for the Blind is an organization focused on helping individuals facing vision loss become more independent. This podcast, Taking the Lead, put on by them contains heart-warming stories, useful tips and practices, and information on an amazing organization! If you are looking for a podcast, love heart-warming sto... more
Loving the show! I am a one time puppy raiser for Leader Dogs, but this show is providing much more insight into this amazing organization! Informative and enjoyable. Keep it coming!
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Content focuses on education and empowerment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, highlighting practical mobility strategies and accessibility innovations. A notable aspect is the personal stories shared by both hosts and guests, who typically have direct experiences with visual impairment, whether through advocacy, training, or innovation. The discussions not only inform but also inspire listeners about the realities and triumphs in the blind community, covering topics like guide dogs, orientation and mobility training, personal journeys, and advancements in assistive technology. Episodes often feature a mix of humor and heartfelt narratives, making the content relatable and engaging for listeners interested in advocacy, acc... more
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