Life with a Guide: Six Months On
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November 20, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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Can you believe six months has already past since I first wrote about getting my Guide Dog, Lacey? Well I certainly can't. Even though it feels like Lacey has been part of our family for as long as I can remember, the past few months have flown. Image: Giving Lacey directions walking down a street.…
Read MoreThe Ups and Downs of Guide Dog Training
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June 14, 2016
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By Chrissy Renee
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Image: Lacey and I with the statue Guide Dog. I am almost at the end of my training with my new Guide Dog Lacey. We did three 'full-time' weeks and have one more day left before we graduate as a team! It has been an exciting, stressful, tiring, frustrating and rewarding few weeks. Week one…
Read MoreMy cane adventures
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February 07, 2014
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By Chrissy Renee
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I've had a cane for over a year now but haven't been brave enough to use it. My vision is further deteriorating and I decided it was time to accept the cane. I have an amazing mobility instructor from Guide Dogs who has been helping me learn how to get around using the cane. A…
Read MoreWatch out, cane about!
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October 16, 2013
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By Chrissy Renee
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Guide Dogs have launched their "Watch out, cane about" campaign with an informative and positive video. Everyday pedestrians are blind folded and attempt to cross a road with a cane and a guide. It is really interesting to see the reactions of others. The is also a guide on what to do if you see…
Read MoreNational Disability Insurance Scheme Petition
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August 17, 2012
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By Chrissy Renee
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To the Australians - you have probably heard the debate about the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the media. I will admit I didn't really think much of it as I hate politics and I didn't really know what it would mean for me being vision impaired. Guide Dogs have started a campaign to ensure…
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
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April 17, 2012
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By Chrissy Renee
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I had my first contact with Guide Dogs last week, but no, unfortunately not to get a cute little retriever (that I want so badly to cuddle). Not only do they do the obvious guide dogs but also mobility training, advocacy and information services amongst other stuff. My first appointment was to get to know me…
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