One of Leader Dog’s newest programs is the Teen O&M program. Teen Orientation and Mobility provides O&M training for teens and education for an adult supporter to learn more about blindness, the skills their loved one uses and how to help with O&M goals. Instruction can cover basic cane skills to advanced cane skills to guide dog readiness. Participants in this program stay in a local hotel and participate in our traditional training environments. All travel, meals and hotel expenses for both the teen and adult supporter are covered by Leader Dog. During the instruction period, clients and their supporters also receive a tour of the Leader Dog facilities.
Additionally, every June Leader Dog hosts a free week-long Teen Summer Camp for 16 and 17-year-olds who are legally blind. This camp focuses on leadership skills, mobility options such as working with a guide dog, accessible GPS and making friendships and memories to last a lifetime. The week is designed to be fun and challenging to help the campers navigate the transition years from teenager to young adult. This camp provides a safe environment to try new things and meet new people. All travel, meals and stay on the Leader Dog campus are covered by Leader Dog.
Notice: Tech Tea Time is an interactive session where registrants are encouraged to converse and participate with others. Be advised that this session will be recorded and posted for later viewing in our website. By registering for this session, you hereby grant TSBVI Outreach permission to publish the contents of this recording; which may include image and audio of you the registrant.