I used to do a fair amount of volunteer work for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. One of the interesting activities was to go birding with blind kids, who obviously could only bird by ear. It was a rewarding experience.
Dearest Sami, It is a very serious problem and also sad fact for those affected by it. Considering the life expectancy of such a loyal seeing eye dog, it must be hard when they lose their companion. We are going to stay in the mountains in a chalet and the person renting it is also on his way of becoming completely blind and deaf. His Mom lives next to him and brings him to the workplace for the blind every time and picks him up... Society should be more considerate of this growing number of blind around us! Hugs, Mariette
That's very sad that an obviously younger person is going blind and needs his Mother's help. I can imagine it would be devastating to a bling person to lose the help and companionship of their dog. Thanks Mariette.
Thank you, that sure woke me up! Next time I will wear my sunnies more often!!
ReplyDeleteI always do during the day time unless it's grey and wet.
Delete...important critters!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom :)
DeleteI used to do a fair amount of volunteer work for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. One of the interesting activities was to go birding with blind kids, who obviously could only bird by ear. It was a rewarding experience.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very interesting David and so great that you did volunteer work.
DeleteYes, the CNIB here does a lot of the same work with guide dogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks William.
DeleteThey do great work indeed. They bring much independence to so many.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ♥
Thanks Sandee, they certainly are great dogs.
DeleteWhy is the sightloss so increasing in Australia?
ReplyDeleteI have no idea Marianne, could be to do with glaucoma, diabetes...
DeleteI hope it is a successful campaign!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat :)
DeleteWhat a shocking statistic, Sami. I wonder if it's worldwide. Beautiful and rather haunting photos.
ReplyDeleteIt is shocking indeed Elizabeth. I have no idea what the statistics are in other developed countries.
DeleteMuita sorte para a campanha, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
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Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Obrigada Francisco, boa semana.
DeleteThese are very powerful, these signs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie.
DeleteI hope that these signs are successful in getting the blimd the assistance they need.
ReplyDeleteHope so too Bill.
DeleteLots of work dogs here, but a lot of fake ones too.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of fake dogs for the blind, here they go through a very stringent process before being allocated to those who need them.
DeleteDearest Sami,
ReplyDeleteIt is a very serious problem and also sad fact for those affected by it.
Considering the life expectancy of such a loyal seeing eye dog, it must be hard when they lose their companion.
We are going to stay in the mountains in a chalet and the person renting it is also on his way of becoming completely blind and deaf. His Mom lives next to him and brings him to the workplace for the blind every time and picks him up...
Society should be more considerate of this growing number of blind around us!
Hugs,
Mariette
That's very sad that an obviously younger person is going blind and needs his Mother's help. I can imagine it would be devastating to a bling person to lose the help and companionship of their dog. Thanks Mariette.
DeleteVery sad indeed Sami and this started at the age of 6... slowly going down. 😢
DeleteAww. Kind of sad but dogs are wonderful helpers.
ReplyDeleteThose dogs are amazing Linda.
DeleteGoing blind, at any age, would be a scary thing to happen. So glad there are these wonderful dogs to help.
ReplyDeleteQuite true Lesley, they ate wonderful dogs to aid the blind.
DeleteMany thanks for sharing these signs.
ReplyDeleteGuide dogs are simply amazing, the difference they make to so many is wonderful.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan.
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