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Drop in any time between 10am and 5pm to meet our people and our dogs, try our services for yourself and learn how we support people with low or no vision to live the life they choose. Either come all day, or chose the speaker or tour that suits you:
Talks and live events
• Finding Our Story: how the Guide Dogs WA story began, with original “Kennel Maid” Wendy Morrow and our volunteer archivists. Main stage. 10:00am – 11:00am
• A Dog’s Life: a Guide Dog’s journey from breeding and puppyhood to being matched with a client, with live puppy and Guide Dog demos. Main stage 12noon – 1:00pm
• Born to Guide: the many careers of our dogs, with client stories and live Assistance Dog, Guide Dog and Facility Dog demos. Main stage. 2:00pm – 3:00pm
• 101 of Accessibility: accessible practice in the digital and physical world, plus a technology showcase. Ideal for businesses and organisations. Theatrette. 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Guided tours
Go behind the scenes at our Sunbury Road dog facility in Victoria Park. Tours at 1:00pm, 1:50pm, 3:00pm and 3:50pm, with 20 places on each, so please book a tour time when you register.
All day
• Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs: chat with our instructors and try a short handle walk
• Assistive Technology Demo Room: try the screen reader challenge and the tactile cane path
• Resource Centre: daily living aids, assistive technology and shop offers
• Accessibility and Braille: audio books, Braille and tactile maps, and a Perkins Brallier
• Client Services: trial equipment, try a human-guide experience and get a vision check
• Community Activity Centre: client artworks for sale and class showcases
• Volunteering: meet our volunteer teams and Puppy Raisers
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61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6100, 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia, Perth
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