Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 International Guide Dog Day and O&M for Guide Dog Teams
Provider
 New York State Commission for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2023 - 1-2:30 PM
CE Hours
 2
Contact Information
 Peter Herrig
Registration Information
 For link to the presentation, contact: Peter Herrig; Director of Field OperationsNYS Commission for the Blind at: peter.herrig@ocfs.ny.govThis is an on-line presentation for NYSCB staff and its vendor agencies. Others are welcome.
Fees
 N/A
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This presentation will be comprised of representatives from dog guide schools, dog handlers and an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. They will discuss the different training programs, guide dog rights, the difference between guide dogs and emotional support animals and the unique relationship between a dog and its handler. A certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist will discuss how orientation and mobility plays a role in successful guide dog teams. Attendees will learn what independent travel skills are needed to become eligible for a guide dog, and how an O&M specialist supports guide dog applicants during the application process and once they welcome a guide dog home.