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Event Description: MCB's Orientation and Mobility Department will provide an overview of the services we offer to support people with a guide dogs. Jane Flower, MSG, Youth and Outreach Specialist, and Megan Dameron, GDMI, Senior Admissions Coordinator at Guide Dogs for the Blind, will walk us through the process of acquiring a guide dog, including the requirements and steps involved.We will also hear from two guide dog users, Lisa Judelson and Lina Coral, who will share how their guide dogs have positively impacted their lives. A representative from the Massachusetts Office on Disability will discuss the legal rights of people with guide dogs. There will be an opportunity for questions, allowing attendees to engage further with the topics discussed.Who Should Attend:This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about guide dogs, including people with vision loss, family members, caregivers, service providers, and the public. How to Attend:The event will be held virtually via Zoom. A link will automatically be emailed upon registration.Attendees can earn 1.5 continuing education hours from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) by attending the entire live webinar. Partial attendance will not qualify for credit.More Info: https://www.mass.gov/event/harnessing-your-potential-introduction-to-guide-dog-travel-04-25-2025 |
