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@Blindbaddie 14 күн бұрын
Great stories Especially the third one. I wish you could’ve seen their faces too.👩🦯💜🤣
@Blindbaddie 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Love your stories. I’m glad your videos pop up as recommendations. I just got home from training with my guy dog. Everything that they taught me about the airport I did have to go through my guy. Dog was very very good throughout the whole five hour plane ride. We are a new team. We’ve only been together for one month.😊🤍👩🦯
@kimberlymansi8677 Ай бұрын
Is epson salt safe for doggie’s
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
Joplin Seems to be a wonderful, amazing guide dog
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
How nice show us more of Virginia Beach💜👩🦯👻
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
At that time again to go out and vote I have a question. Do you think Virginia Beach tell me a little bit about it me my husband and my kids are going to move to Virginia Beach and a few months and I am so nervous coming from Corpus Christi Texas lol👩🦯💜🤍
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
Where are you, Colleen? I’ve been watching all your journey with your first guy dog how exciting I can’t wait. More videos, please how are y’all doing now?
@colleenconnor8320 2 ай бұрын
We are doing OK and I wish I had more time for videos and stuff! Joplin is now nine years old and is still guiding with me and we have been through a lot. She is my whole world, and really the most nerve-racking and sort of grief thing I’m worried about is retirement, etc. I hope you fully embrace your journey and, you get out of it what you put in. Joplin has been a steady and calm companion, and there are no words to express the relationship. Best wishes and let me know how it goes!
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey. I am currently preparing to go in a couple of weeks. Is there anything you could help me any advice because I am so nervous and excited I have never been guided by a guide dog and I am just full of curiosity. I love your personality. You are so funny and awesome.💜👩🦯👻
@colleenconnor8320 2 ай бұрын
The best advice I can give is to fully embrace the experience and don’t try to do other work or anything during that time. You have to get up really early so unless you’re naturally a 5 AM riser it’s a bit of a rough gig. Be open to getting to know your dog and things not being perfect right away. Also, don’t try to use any remaining vision to help the dog or steal yourself off course. Try to go “as blind as possible if that makes sense. That way you can start trusting the dog and eventually it will feel like you are flying.
@Blindbaddie 2 ай бұрын
@@colleenconnor8320 thank you so much for responding. I would have to get used to waking up early, but I can’t wait to feel that harnessed in my hand and yes, you do make sense when you say go as blind as you can because I have remaining vision, but I do not depend on my vision at all, I’m so excited. I have a lot more questions. I’ll thank you for sharing your journey. I love to see them.👩🦯💜😁
@Pine8307 3 ай бұрын
Why reads this screenreader so terribly fast?
@BlindIC 3 ай бұрын
Just because most blind or vision people are used to listening to automated voices all day. To navigate my phone and Internet and computer, so I listen to it a little faster than normal speech. What’s interesting? Is that most blind people listen to it very very fast And I can’t process audio that quickly. I hope to do another one of these and I will try to slow my screen reader down and hopefully be able to provide transcripts. Thanks for comment!
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
How fun I love your costume so cute
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
OMG you are so funny thank you for making me laugh. Love your videos.
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
It seems like you’re very happy. Keep up the good work.👩🦯🤍💜
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
I know when you get a guy down they become your best friend like a kid every day all day but how many days out of the week should you be working your guide dog Siri is so funny
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
Love all these episodes and love your personality you make me laugh thank you
@kevindavis4709 5 ай бұрын
As a visually impaired man it’s a blessing folks like myself talk about things like this. I don’t know what it’s like too be blind I certainly do not know what it is like to drive myself places either due to low vision
@colleenconnor8320 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Some of these conversations, even though they’re older, can still apply. It’s important for us to have support from multiple individuals. Losing your vision is like nothing else.
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
I am kindly on a waiting list to get a dog. I am still interested in this series. I love it, but I am watching it seven years later and it’s still very informative. Thank you.👩🦯💜🌻
@BlindIC 5 ай бұрын
🖤🧑🏻🦯🦮
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
You are a good mama to your guide dog 😍💜👩🦯
@BlindIC 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s nice to hear that sometimes as I often feel inadequate, especially since the pandemic and losing more vision… Thank you!
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
Yes, I love this video. Seeing how adorable the dog is and her Zumiez and thank you to your friend that was there to help it’s just much easier when you have a team👩🦯💜🌻
@Blindbaddie 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I had fun watching you are such a character. Love your personality.😁👩🦯💜😂
@colleenconnor8320 5 ай бұрын
You’re so sweet! Made my day :-)
@abhishekmathur221 Жыл бұрын
How many from Infosys?
@kitkat5781 2 жыл бұрын
First time watching your videos. I think that you are doing great with these videos & centering yourself. I have my name down for a CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the blind guide dogs. Many years to wait but still so excited for the future guiding dog to help me & make my life easier. I am legally blind & I find winter horrendous. I love your vlogs! ❤
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
So glad! I wish I had more time to film. But so happy that people still enjoy and find value in these videos. Hope to do more at some point. good luck, I hope your dog comes soon!❤️🦮
@lisawinckelmans5678 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video I’m so happy to hear someone else saying the same things I have been thinking, you made me feel less crazy
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! You got this and sending positive vibes your way!❤️🦮
@lisawinckelmans5678 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC thank you so much I have been watching all your videos 😅
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
@@lisawinckelmans5678 awesome! I wish I had more time to update more recently but I have been steeped in Audio Description with the Audio Description Training Retreats business. But please enjoy!🙏🦮❤️🥳
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 2 жыл бұрын
Great to have you back and good luck getting Joplin content with the harness again
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! She is struggling a little bit but I know that most of it is being bored of our neighborhood. And I want to contact The Seeing Eye because there are a couple of screws missing from her harness now from Use. Hope you’re doing well!
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC I can relate, honestly after the pandemic I’m pretty bored in my neighborhood as well lol. I am doing well thanks, super excited because I got a call that they think they have a match for me and I’m going to Guide Dog training in the beginning of June
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
@@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 that is so exciting! You’ll have to tell me who it is❤️😁🦮
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC that’s the million dollar question. I’m dying to know. I’ll tell you about it after training
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
I am working on captions. Cheryl normally makes sure the autocaptions are correct, but this time they didn't process so we have to write them out. Coming soon.
@diannasimms 2 жыл бұрын
I really love your videos and I use a cane
@diannasimms 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and I’m visually impaired
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Support and love to you!❤️🦮😎
@skythomas7008 2 жыл бұрын
Where could someone get a Jeremy of their own? I've burned myself many times pouring hot liquid.
@BlindIC 2 жыл бұрын
Two good places to look are independent living aids website. Or MAXI aids website. Some of them come in different colors and some of them can be very loud, sound double check the reviews sometimes. Hope this is helpful! Great to hear from you
@skythomas7008 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC thank you I'll check for the louder ones as I now have hearing aids on top of my vision loss.
@kymsmythe4502 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Such important info!
@kymsmythe4502 3 жыл бұрын
The Seeing Eye is such a fabulous organization!
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! It’s my favorite one!❤️🦮😁
@pottercrazy2248 3 жыл бұрын
Fellow seeing eye grad here! Hello from me and my guide Iris!
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Virtual hugs and tail wags from me and Joplin
@kaelynf 3 жыл бұрын
I’m legally blind and I love all of my assistive technology. I loved seeing your Seeing Eye dog!❤️
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will try to do more videos with Joplin. She may or may not be one of the devices lol
@kaelynf 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC awesome!!! Thank you!!!
@Dlw031510 3 жыл бұрын
Being blind myself, I love these little tools although I probably don’t use them as much as I should. My partners name is Jeremy also, good name!
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Excellent name choice. Also, I am very guilty of the same thing. Thank you for watching and commenting!❤️🦮
@ash240385 3 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure listening to you, colleen :) Inspiring and funny
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am planning an updated version of the soon, which I know is a long time coming. Hope you are well! Thanks for commenting :-)
@InspirationEmPire25 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do some videos of Joplin working
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
A little later on in the series I have a few, including some click and target videos. Still trying to get more content going, but will definitely try and feature more work :-)
@InspirationEmPire25 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC cool thanks
@InspirationEmPire25 3 жыл бұрын
In Canada we have certification
@InspirationEmPire25 3 жыл бұрын
Where is the park time door
@Inciliusnebulifer 3 жыл бұрын
Screw Ray Charles man, refer to him as Tittie Boy!
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best comment I've ever received! Thank you.
@mirandaborka5473 3 жыл бұрын
This is so relevant. I got a comment from another bus passenger yesterday about how I was so amazing for getting out and going somewhere on my own with my dog.
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man...I especially like when we are clearly working with our guides or have headphones on and people stop us to comment. Really yall?! Clearly we are out traveling to get nowhere and explain our disability and accept praise. I know people mean well, but I feel you.
@paladinpeanut 3 жыл бұрын
That was hilarious. Thanks for sharing.
@colleenconnor8320 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have so many other stories let me know if you have any requests. :-)
@colleenconnor8320 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you all so much for your comments they mean a lot! Hard to keep her training up during the pandemic, but I’m trying! So grateful to have her
@kymsmythe4502 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Great explanation of the gentle leader.
@kymsmythe4502 4 жыл бұрын
S fun! And so moving! We Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers always dream of what this day might be like for you. I cannot thank you enough for giving us this glimpse into your experience! And I love your sense of humor!
@BlindIC 3 жыл бұрын
So great to hear from you and thank you for the amazing work you do! I can’t imagine the emotional roller coaster
@kymsmythe4502 3 жыл бұрын
@@BlindIC It is a little crazy to do sometimes. But we keep thinking of the ultimate goal and we are so excited for them and their forever person!
@kymsmythe4502 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so mucho, Colleen! These are so fascinating!
@billmazurek3138 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing ... great foundation for anyone who develops online content.
@BlindIC 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Life keeps getting in the way of me doing more updates on these demos. Hopefully soon!
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 4 жыл бұрын
Great to have another video from you Colleen. I love your story time. Please do more in the future. Also, could you make some about your public transit interactions when you have had Joplin. Your voice impressions were hysterical. I’m sure that man thought he was helping you by taking you to the elevator but it was probably really scary to be grabbed from behind like that, especially by a man, and then forced to walk along with him.
@colleenconnor8320 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I should definitely contrast that with some of the stories I’ve had with Joplin. As you can imagine it mostly involves people paying too much attention to her and not enough attention to what I’m saying. Thanks for your patience during quarantine, I hope to have more videos soon :-)
@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084 3 жыл бұрын
That makes total sense. But they would be so focused on her they ignored you. I mean it doesn’t make sense but it’s whatever expect from speaking with other service dog handler. Can’t wait to hear another story time video from you and hope you’re staying safe
@mirandaborka5473 4 жыл бұрын
Great stories! I am a fellow Seeing Eye grad, and I enjoy your videos. Ollie sends tail wags to Joplin.
@colleenconnor8320 3 жыл бұрын
So great to hear from you! Lots of tail wags and hopefully we will be able to properly work the dogs soon. Let me know if you have any requests. Thanks for listening! ❤️🦮
@jackielarrauri5536 4 жыл бұрын
I am glad to see you both back on the channel! I am so glad that you both are safe and can’t imagine how scary both of the situations you described must have been! I am honestly always nervous about getting on escalators with my dog even though she absolutely loves them! Also Covid boredom is definitely a thing! I know my girl is extremely bored and I think she was looking forward to coming back to University except for the fact that we are pretty much still at home except when we go to the one building on campus where all three of our classes are and two are in the same room.
@timcuneio1691 4 жыл бұрын
I have been following you since you went to get Joplin. I have enjoyed your videos very much. I went to Leader Dog last year to get my guide dog. Her name is glacier. Keep up the good work
@Dlw031510 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Love the bone broth idea!!!
@AuthorEboneBrown 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video and good advice for service dog handlers in both part 1 and 2. Last week I listened to the audiobook Kika and Me. It is very good I think you would enjoy it.