How guide dogs transform everyday life

About this episode

Zachary Abdalla discusses the transformative role of guide dogs in promoting independence and his advocacy work ahead of the CNIB gala.

Guide dogs aren't just their handlers' best pal; they are also a lifeline to freedom and independent living. Zachary Abdalla, handler in the CNIB Guide Dog Program, advocate, public speaker and student at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and his guide dog Kai, join the show ahead of the CNIB gala to talk about his advocacy work and the importance of guide dogs.

People in this episode

Guest: Zachary Abdalla

Topics covered

• guide dogs
• independent living
• advocacy
• freedom
• CNIB gala

Keywords

• guide dogs
• independent living
• advocacy
• CNIB
• freedom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNIB Guide Dog Program, University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business, CNIB

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