Dear Readers,Renee and I had a wonderful time yesterday at Lakeshore Middle School. We were given the opportunity to educate nearly 200 middle school students about Seeing Eye dogs. I started the presentation by describing my vision and how Renee helps me get around. Then, we demonstrated a few of the things that she can help me do, including finding steps in the classroom and navigating around obstacles. Renee was welcomed by her new pre- teen friends and enjoyed some quality loving while off harness. Renee was fantastic and extremely calm, but this was not a surprise to me. What surprised me the most were the great questions asked by the kids.
Many students asked questions about how Renee knows when to work and when to be a puppy. Others asked questions about where she can go in public, even asking if she goes into the bathroom with me! You gotta love middle schoolers! The thing that interested me the most about this experience was how important education is for people in general about service dogs. While I want to use this blog and our Facebook page to educate others, I know that it is very important to answer specific questions that people have. This is the only way to dismantle misconceptions about blindness and service dogs in general. Renee and I are eager and willing to answer your questions. Please message us on Facebook through the private messages on our Facebook page if you have any questions about service dogs or blindness. This will help us to know how to direct our blog and Facebook posts in the future. Don't forget to invite your friends to like our page. This is a great way to continue educating all about disabilities and the abilities that come from working as a team. We need your help to keep moving forward!
With Gratitude,
Sara
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