Leader Dog Blog

 Leader Dogs for the Blind Seeks Puppy Raisers to Help Change Lives—One Puppy at a Time   Retirement is a time to slow down, savor the moment, and rediscover what brings you joy. If you're looking for a new way to ...

Day 1 I’m flying Delta this time, and I’m very comfortable with them. I even got upgraded on both my flights today. I changed planes in Detroit; it always feels funny to be in Detroit and not go to Leader. ...

For the nearly 20 million people in the US living with blindness or low vision, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instruction provides vital skills to help them live safely, confidently, and independently. Orientation and Mobility instruction is tailored to each person’s ...

Day 1 For the first time in a while, I am my own transportation. Well, almost. In my little corner of Texas, there’s one rental car company. One. They’re very nice and have always provided me with a clean vehicle ...

Over the past 12 years, our family has raised 12 Future Leader Dogs — and 3 children. During that time, both our children and our puppies have grown, matured and set off on their own adventures, each having benefited from ...

Day One I’m headed to Missouri. On the other airline. The other airline always makes me nervous. Yes, I hold grudges. Not lying, I remember things for a long time. The vast majority of my delays while flying for Leader ...

Every third Thursday in May,  we come together to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) — a day dedicated to bringing light to accessibility and inspiring conversations, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion. Why Accessibility Should Matter to ...

What if your next family adventure didn’t involve a plane ticket, but puppies and purpose? We’re inviting families like yours to help raise the next generation of guide dogs right from your own home. If your kids love dogs, and ...

The Griffis Award is presented once a year to two deserving volunteers who demonstrate significant commitment to the work and the mission of Leader Dog. This year’s recipients are exceptionally long-serving, dedicated volunteers who live the values of Leader Dog ...

Written by Mike Dengate, Leader Dog On-Campus Volunteer I worked in Philanthropy as a member of the Lions team for about a dozen years. During that time, I traveled throughout the United States and Canada, representing Leader Dog at Lions ...