Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Guide Dogs for the Blind Orientation and Mobility Seminar
Provider
 Guide Dogs for the Blind
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Location
 Seattle, WA - Washington State Department of Services for the Blind3411 S. Alaska StreetSeattle, WA 98118Phone: 206-906-5500
Date(s)
 April 16, 2015 - April 17, 2015 - April 16 & 17 2015
CE Hours
 13
Contact Information
 hJane Flower
Registration Information
 To register please contact Jane Flower Outreach Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blindjflower@guidedogs.com or call415-492-4176
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 This two day hands-on seminar is designed specifically for Orientation and Mobility Specialists.Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to: Educate clients who express an interest in working with a guide dog Introduce the guide dog lifestyle and in particular, the GDB program to their clients Identify skills needed to successfully work with a guide dog Assist in preparing potential guide dog users in the transition from a cane to a guide dog by learning basic Juno work to allow for practical guidework Assist potential applicants in qualifying for the GDB program Assess an applicant s travel skills and report to GDB on these and other qualification requirements (GDB O&M report)Provide advanced orientation assistance to active graduates in the field