Leader Dog is Special
Different Perspectives
enMay 18, 2023
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About this Episode
We talk with Juanita, a Leader Dog client who discusses how blindness can be perceived differently by people and the frustrations that sometimes comes along with repeatedly having to educate or advocate about blindness. Additionally, she shares her personal journey with the highs and lows of getting a guide dog.
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