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Visions September 2010

Volume 24 | No.3, Spring 2010

Allan and his new Guide Dog Archie sharing quiet time at home.

When Allan met Archie

First-time Guide Dog user Allan tells us about an exciting change in his life.

  
Guide Dogs CEO Graeme White

Chief Executive Officer's message

Welcome to the latest issue of Visions. I hope you enjoy reading these inspiring stories, made possible by your support.

  
Lisa Laverty at a recent Guide Dog graduation.

Where there's a will, there's a way...

Lisa Laverty believes in getting things done. At age 43, Lisa has finalised her last will and testament and is leaving a percentage of her assets to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.

  
Eve Plunkett enjoys her Little Room, while her older brother Isaac watches on.

Little Room makes world of difference for Eve

Five-year-old Eve Plunkett, who was born with impaired vision associated with Cerebral Palsy, has blossomed with the help of a specially built space designed to stimulate movement and the use of her remaining vision.

  
Beverley Davies OAM is a long-time supporter of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and was a member of the former City of Sydney Guide Dogs Support Group.

Long-time supporter benefits from free eye tests

Quick thinking by an experienced optometrist has almost certainly saved the sight of long-time Guide Dogs' volunteer, Beverley Davies OAM.

  
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT client Darcy Sharpe demonstrates how he has to move onto the road into the danger of traffic to negotiate a car that is parked across a footpath.

Think before you Park - footpath safety project receives $10,000 boost from NRMA

Despite it being illegal, many of us still think it's ok to park our cars across footpaths. But what we're not thinking of is the hazard this presents to people who can't see.

  
Alan Jones and Guide Dog puppy Specs.

Introducing...Specs!

Meet Specs, a gorgeous fawn Guide Dog puppy-in-training. Sponsored by the Alan Jones Breakfast Show on 2GB Radio, Specs was named by a creative listener following an on-air competition.

  
Heather Fitzpatrick learns how to get around safely with the help of Orientation and Mobility Instructor Karyn Willins.

White cane enhances independence for many

The familiar long white cane has long been regarded as the primary mobility aid for people with impaired vision.

  
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September 2010 PDF

FrontPage of the September 2010 Visions newsletter

The Visions newsletter, September 2010, is available to download in PDF format. Please note the PDF is 502 kilobytes.