vmmmt II LEADING THE WAY TO GREATER INDEPENDENCE SUMMER 2003 1 2002 April 26, . . . In one short year, thanks to the efforts ofour supporters, staff, numerous contractors and a little nod to Mother Nature, we are preparing for the transfer ofthe kitchen in the summer months and look to hold our first class in the Polk Residence and Training Center in August of2003. Much appreciation is had for all those who have so diligently and tirelessly given to •%* this project. 2003 April 26, Almost Ready It's The Polk Residence and codes, layout changes anticipated. Again, Training Center will necessitated by function flexibility and soon be a reality. An idea and training needs. adaptability will be conceived eight years ago In each case, we the key. is scheduled to house its have evaluated and In the months first class August 3. reevaluated requirements ahead, we will and capabilities to insure In 1995, when we had incorporate the that we were making the AMP the opportunity to visit (Accelerated best decision. Guide Dogs for the Blind Mobility Program) Association in Great We had spent many on a more regular Britain, we witnessed months, stretching into and routine basis. training programs several years, assessing Shortly thereafter, and methods that in and reassessing sketches, we will see other themselves have changed drawings and finally, activitiesjoining BillHansen, President dramatically. Driven by plans. At last count, we the existing world events, the needs probably looked at more programs. We have of those being trained than ten separate sets begun discussions halfofthe attendees have and new methods and ofinitial plans - each with other agencies to successfully continued on technologies, members caused by "one more collaborate with Leader to complete training with ofthe Leader Dog staff, thing" that would provide Dog to expand the types a Leader Dog. students and graduates the optimum training ofservices we can offer to Service organizations and and our architects and environment. our students. businesses ofthe future contractors have found As we approach our Today, Leader Dogs for must evolve and continue themselves in a truly first class in the Polk the Blind stands on the to focus on meeting the dynamic situation. Residence and Training edge ofdramatic new needs ofthose who will One ofthe lessons we Center, we know that we approaches to providing use these services. We have learned is the still have much to learn. a complete range of may not be able to predict absolute need to be The first few classes services to the blind and the results in pursing flexible and adaptable. will be an experience in visually impaired. We this approach. However, We have faced changing changing old procedures, have alreadywitnessed we can most certainly requirements, changes habits, and adjusting success with the first four predict the results ifwe >•- in city construction those we have already AMP classes. More than fail to do so. Staff News: Many congratulations! Congratulations are in order for Wendy Mata and Linda Fisher. Through diligent work and persistence, they have completed their apprenticeships here at Leader Dogs for the Blind. After three years ofstudy, tests and, most important, hands on experience, the two were presented their certificates by President Bill Hansen and Director ofTraining Judy Campbell. What's developing in Development? Its! The Gala who workvery hard each year to put on a fantastic Training The Gala is coming up in event. la bit September, and is being with held at a newvenue; New , Initiative >ledged Ford Conference Center ^oal is in Dearborn. We are "Spend a Year with a rich "Celebrating Success" and Leader Dog" will be our ned our the completion ofthe Polk first effort at an annual Lions Residence and Training appeal designed to bring ind the Center to the sounds in new supporters to and ofthe band Three Dog invest in our organization onding Night, which we thought as many ofyou have was only fitting. It should already done, and be a great celebration! continue to do. From our major donors to ourvery Buy a Brick valuable volunteers, we thank each ofyou for <u Bricks-bricks-bricks. What your continued efforts on 5«a 2^"o§• t it in can we say? Your support our behalf. cj an ofour Buy-a-Brick l 5 5-S Is still program continues to be Support from Our a before very strong, with those «^O '—' -™aS 100I monies earmarked for the Friends w» rz£j fi ;:etaonfd Wcaepictaalnnporotjteecltl aysouwehllo.w Ifnoratdudniattieontothoatvhies,mwaenyare (about many bricks we've sold, ofyou doing fundraisers l s since we also have a raffle on our behalfthroughout T£3 ^E .>a nnual going on to "guess" the the year. Every penny ^|2 itational amount sold by December you raise helps to change & ^ « the time 25, 2003. people's lives. We thank hel )fnow, you for your efforts, great people Lead in and small. 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