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  • Hope in Focus Podcast | Episode 4 - Part 1: The Start of a Guide Dog’s Journey

    Hope in Focus Podcast | Episode 4 - Part 1: The Start of a Guide Dog’s Journey
    2025/11/12
    Join Ben Shaberman with Jeanyne Gembarski, Region Puppy Instructor in the Puppy Raising Program, and Annemarie Seifert, volunteer Puppy Raiser, both from Guiding Eyes for the Blind, as they take you behind the scenes of raising and training guide dogs. They walk through the two-year journey from puppy raising to guide dog graduation, sharing what it takes to care for, bond with, and build trust with these extraordinary animals. Jeanyne and Annemarie discuss daily responsibilities, challenges, and surprises and share memorable stories from their experiences. Discover how anyone, even without prior dog experience, can become a puppy raiser and support the development of future guide dogs. This is Part 1 of our two-part guide dog series—stay tuned for Part 2!
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    41 分
  • Hope in Focus Podcast | Episode 2 - Growing Up with Vision Loss: Challenges, Humor, and Wisdom

    Hope in Focus Podcast | Episode 2 - Growing Up with Vision Loss: Challenges, Humor, and Wisdom
    2025/09/18
    In this episode of The Hope in Focus Podcast, host Ben Shaberman sits down with Elle St. Arnaud and Jack Morris for an honest and engaging conversation about living with an inherited retinal disease. Elle, who has LCA, and Jack, who has RP, share stories from their school years — the challenges, the funny moments, and everything in between. They talk about navigating life with limited sight, from adapting sports to figuring out social situations. Along the way, they reflect on family support, the confidence they’ve gained through independence and advocacy, and share insights for people with vision loss, parents, and caregivers.
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    42 分