Guiding Eyes for the Blind

The library will host Susan Dishart, Vice President of Marketing and Development for Guiding Eyes for the Blind on Wednesday, April 18 from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Dishart will present information about Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an internationally accredited nonprofit guide dog school founded in 1954. One of the foremost guide dog schools in the world, it is known for its cutting-edge training programs, commitment to excellence, and dedication to its elite and superbly trained guide dogs. The school provides professional instruction and follow-up support services to the blind at no cost. Visit their web site for more information.

A local graduate of the program, Mike Gravitt, will be present. Gravitt is originally from South Boston, Virginia, but has resided in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since early 1998. Presently, he is using his first guide dog, Rick, who is a black and tan Labrador, which GEB provided him in November of 2005. Mike is a manager at Bender Consulting Services, his employer since 1998, where he currently works on-site in Bayer Corporation's Communications Technology group. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. He is active in the American Council of the Blind and the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International. He is also an alumnus of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity.

Register to attend this program online, at the library circulation desk, or call 724.941.9430.