Partnerships
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Michael Hingson has been a Guide Dog user for the past 43 years. All of his Guide Dogs have been provided to him at no cost by Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Guide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional staff. Established in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Their programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them.
Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Vision
Using our power of partnering to improve quality of life.
Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Values and Humane Policy
We will be recognized in all that we do by our:
- Kindness towards people and animals, and respect for their dignity and well-being.
- Innovation and openness to change
- Accountability for our actions and our resources
- Teamwork and good communications
- Supportive and trusting work environment
- Honesty, integrity and fairness
- Professionalism balanced with humor
For more information on Guide Dogs for the blind, visit www.guidedogs.com
Braille Literacy and the National Federation of the Blind![]()
In November, 2008 Michael Hingson was appointed as an ambassador for the Braille Literacy initiatives of the National Federation of the Blind Michael Hingson to Serve as National Ambassador for Braille Literacy. The literacy rate today among blind persons in the United States is horribly low. Braille equips the blind with literacy in the exact same manner that print empowers the sighted. Yet, today fewer than 10 percent of blind children are learning Braille.
You can learn more about this staggering problem as well as how you can get involved and help by visiting www.braille.org
. You are especially encouraged to register for and purchase a Braille Commemorative Coin issued by the United States government in honor of the 200th birthday of Louis Braille on January 4, 2009. Proceeds of this coin will be used to fight the battle against the extremely low literacy rate of blind people in America.
To learn more about the National federation of the Blind, its work, and the more than 50,000 members of the federation please visit www.nfb.org
KNFB Reading Technology![]()
The Mobile Reader Product Line from knfbReading Technologies, Inc., is a major advancement in portability and functionality of print access for the blind, the vision impaired and those with reading difficulties.
The knfbReader Mobile and kReader Mobile software packages run on a multifunction cell phone that allow the user to read mail, receipts, handouts and many other documents wherever the user happens to be. This is a truly pocket-sized solution to reading on the go. The knfbReader Mobile software has a feature set designed for blind or low vision users. The kReader Mobile is designed for people who have difficulty reading due to learning or language problems.
knfb Reading Technologies is a Joint Venture between Kurzweil Technologies www.kurzweiltech.com and the National Federation of the Blind www.nfb.org.
Salmon Creek Public Relations![]()
Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. is a full service public relations and marketing firm specializing in cause-related communication strategies.
Salmon Creek is a small firm with proven results in animal health & welfare, consumer goods, entertainment, sporting events and emerging technology. Salmon
Creek also provides individual and group management for authors, motivation and business experts, entertainment interests, and sports related programs.
Primary offices are located at 3942 E. Clearsprings Drive, Nampa, ID 83686.
www.SalmonCreekPR.Com