Read about a group of inspirational Guide Dogs NSW/ACT clients, who have not let their vision impairment stop them living a full and independent life:
 | Kate
Leaving home as a young adult is a major milestone for anyone. For Kate, the emotions of nervousness were magnified. At age 18, Kate moved into her first apartment and received her Guide Dog, Otis; all in the same week. Read more. |
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 | Graham
Coffs Harbour resident Graham has led an action-packed life.So, when he suffered a stroke in 2002 and lost half of his vision, it's no surprise that Graham tackled the challenge with determination. Read Graham's story. |
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 | Rebecca
Rebecca is your typical teenager. She likes to go out with her friends and is working hard, studying for an Arts/Law degree. But Rebecca has one point of difference. Read more. |
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 | Colin
After witnessing a new Guide Dog graduate complete its training, Colin decided it was time for him to begin a new journey too. That was almost six years ago, and the sprightly 81-year-old hasn't looked back.. Read more. |
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 | Allan
In 2004 Allan had a stroke which left him with only half of his vision, and he was referred to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT for assessment. Read how Guide Dogs has ensured Allan has remained independent. |
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 | Martin
Seven years ago, Martin was working as an Executive Chef for a leading five-star international hotel when suddenly he could no longer see the food on the plates. Read more. |
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 | Trevor
Trevor lives with the inconvenience of Macular Degeneration, which blurs and distorts his central vision. Read more. |
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 | Shirley
Shirley, a 66-year-old Belrose resident, lost her peripheral vision as the result of a stroke several years ago. She has been receiving assistance from Guide Dogs since 2006. Read more. |
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 | Billie
For five-and-a-half-year-old Billie, who has cerebral palsy, making friends with other children her age has been difficult because her electric wheelchair seems intimidating. Read more. |
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 | Mathew
Twenty-three-year-old Matthew has a lifestyle that most people his age would envy. Working out of a recording studio in his home, Matthew composes and produces music. Read more. |
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 | Toby
For nine-year-old Toby, who has Down Syndrome, dogs were his greatest fear. It was a distressing situation for him and becoming a real problem for his family - that was until Ellie came into their lives. Read more. |
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 | Moses
About three years ago Moses' vision deteriorated significantly due to glaucoma, leaving the 77-year-old retiree virtually blind in his right eye. Read more. |
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 | Lucy
Nine-year-old Lucy was born with Ocular Albinism, which means her eyes lack melanin pigments and allow in too much light.
Read more. |
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 | Beth
Beth's vision has slowly deteriorated over the past 30 years, since she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of five. Read more. |
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 | John
Being blind has proved no barrier to 57-year-old John, who lost his sight six years ago following surgical complications to correct glaucoma. Read more. |
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