Experience the power of the human-animal bond by learning about guide dogs for the blind. Students will truly understand the value of teamwork. Students will be exposed to the daily challenges blind people experience and the accommodations they must make to successfully function in society. The personal stories will highlight the empowering partnership between humans and guide dogs, a partnership that provides people with vision loss freedom and independence.

Students will also acquire knowledge of the special care and training involved in developing guide dogs as well as an understanding of the appropriate etiquette when interacting with a guide dog. After participating in this excursion, students will have a greater appreciation for the resilience of humans and animals in overcoming obstacles to achieve dreams!