After recovering from medical stuff, I now (this friday) made the call to make sure I was active on the list to get a guide dog.
I was told I was, and was actually, more or less, always mentioned when they had a new dog, to see if I would be a good fit or not.
Finally things seems to be aligned, I have my ducks in a row, and I'm ready for this!!!

(yay combination of being a city dweller and a first time guide dog handler, made it more difficult to find the perfect match, they said).

I hope I get the call soon.
I mean lol, the sleep problems because of nervousness has already started.

Feel free to respond with any thoughts and/or comments.

Just asked my bin collector kindly to place bins closer to property lines—makes a huge difference for me as a blind person & for people using mobility aids, prams, etc. One small act of thoughtfulness goes a long way. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #GuideDog

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Felix toiletted and fed; me, my coffee had, just about to attend to my ablutions. Have to make sure the furry child is attended too first. :) #guideDog #DogParent.

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Great perspective: What I Learned While Working With a Guide Dog in the USA: A Personal Perspective https://evengrounds.com/what-i-learned-while-working-with-a-guide-dog-in-the-usa-a-personal-perspective/ #accessibility #mobility #guidedog

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Guide Dogs campaign urges businesses to make dining out more accessible https://www.diningandcooking.com/1914767/guide-dogs-campaign-urges-businesses-to-make-dining-out-more-accessible/ #AccessMeansBusiness #AccessibleBusiness #AccessibleCafe #AssistanceAnimal #BlindCustomers #dining #DogsInShops #GuideDog #GuideDogLaws #hospitality #VisionImpaired

Guide Dogs campaign urges businesses to make dining out more accessible

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-23/guide-dogs-campiagn-nsw-accessible-dining-blindness/104964418

Oh FFS.

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Woman takes Uber to Federal Court over repeated guide dog refusals

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-19/uber-sued-federal-court-discrimination-guide-dog/104891104

Disgraceful that this keeps happening

Woman takes Uber to Federal Court over repeated guide dog refusals
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-19/uber-sued-federal-court-discrimination-guide-dog/104891104

#disability #blind #guideDog #discrimination

(please note, she is suing Uber, she didn't arrive at the court in an Uber)

Igor VII wearing his puppy coat for the first time. Igor is a future Guide Dog from Dogs Inc. #ServiceAnimal #GuideDog #PuppyRaising

Välikohtaus järkytti oululaisen Jennan koiralenkillä: "Kertoo sen, että ihmisillä ei ole tietoa opaskoirista"

Vähän matkan päästä tutusta kakkapaikasta Miinala ja Siri kohtasivat torstaina äkeän rouvan. Oman koiransa kanssa liikkeellä ollut rouva alkoi Miinalan mukaan huutaa Miinalalle siitä, että tämä ei ollut kerännyt koiransa jätöksiä maasta.

Miinala kertoo yrittäneensä kertoa naiselle ystävällisesti, että opaskoirilla ja niiden käyttäjillä ovat tavallista laajemmat oikeudet. Tähän nainen oli Miinalan mukaan todennut, että ”ei varmaan ole”.

"Te vammaiset ette herätä minussa sympatiaa"

https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/valikohtaus-jarkytti-oululaisen-jennan-koiralenkilla-kertoo-sen-etta-ihmisilla-ei-ole-tietoa-opaskoirista/9090710

Hey @eldavey where did you get yours for Tiarnan? @Pawpower Hey #ServiceDog and #GuideDog folks, Does anyone have suggestions for where to buy a vest-style nylon harness? I need a momentum handle attached at the shoulders and a counterbalance handle over the shoulders. The person who made my other harnesses can't really do it. I would just reuse an old harness but my current trainee is 100 lbs and none of my equipment for 50-70 lb dogs fits her properly. TIA for any help or suggestions.

Hey #ServiceDog and #GuideDog folks, Does anyone have suggestions for where to buy a vest-style nylon harness? I need a momentum handle attached at the shoulders and a counterbalance handle over the shoulders. The person who made my other harnesses can't really do it. I would just reuse an old harness but my current trainee is 100 lbs and none of my equipment for 50-70 lb dogs fits her properly. TIA for any help or suggestions.

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