2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024)


2439 From Pups to Partners – Raising Guide Dogs (Sep. 25, 2024)


Show Notes

Learn what it is like to raise a guide dog. Hosts Nancy and Peter talk with Lauren Grimditch, Puppy Raising Field Manager for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Jenny Truax, a dedicated volunteer. They discuss the journey of raising guide dogs, the responsibilities involved, and the rewarding experiences of volunteers who help shape these future heroes.

2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024)


2438 Leashed and Left Behind – Ending Rideshare Discrimination (Sep. 18, 2024)


Show Notes

Rideshare drivers often deny service to passengers with guide dogs despite company policies and laws protecting them. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Amy Salger, Alumni Engagement Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind, and board member Melba Velez Ortiz about a survey by GDB highlighting the alarming rise in discrimination and the fight for accessible transportation.

2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024)


2437 For All Your Access Technology News (Sep. 11, 2024)


Show Notes

If you’re not familiar with Top Tech Tidbits or Access Information News, you might want to learn more about these informative newsletters and websites. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Aaron Di Blasi, Senior Project Management Professional for Mind Vault Solutions, about how they have come to be important resources for the access community.