EverAbility Group – Community Open Day

In our 75 Year Anniversary, Guide Dogs WA and VisAbility are opening our doors to the community. 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. 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. • 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. • Born to Guide: the many careers of our dogs, with client stories and live Assistance Dog, Guide Dog and Facility Dog demos. Main stage. • 101 of Accessibility: accessible practice in the digital and physical world, plus a technology showcase. Ideal for businesses and organisations. Theatrette. Guided tours Go behind the scenes at our Sunbury Road dog facility. Tours leave Perron Place 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 Brailler • 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 Everyone is welcome. Entry is free, but please register so we can plan for you!