Providing guide dogs, electronic aids and other services to legally blind residents
of Hawaii that will enable them to lead safe, independent and meaningful lives.
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PHILOSOPHY
Eye of the Pacific Guide Dogs foundation is committed to a strong, encouraging and practical philosophy relating to mobility and effective communication for the blind. Based upon the resources available and the positive outcome of blind individuals using aids and equipment to enhance confidence and independence, EOTP believes that given suitable aids and equipment, proper training and opportunity, blind people may be able to lead meaningful lives by fully participating in career opportunities, family, community and social activities changing the general attitude from what the blind person cannot do to what the blind person can do.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
• Guide Dog Training
3 weeks residential training
Domiciliary training on 4th week
Travel, tuition and guide dog is at no cost to the client
• Graduate Services
Ongoing instructor support provided throughout the career of the guide dog
Assistance with veterinary costs is available
• Orientation & Mobility Services
Provided to all clients in order to ensure safe mobility
Provided to applicants requiring additional services to prepare for guide dog training
• Electronic Aids Program
Periodic projects offering aids that may enhance an individual’s independence in mobility or communication. Such aids allocated are Trekker GPS devices, KNFB Readers and Victor Reader Streams
SPECIAL PROJECTS
2010 ELECTRONIC AID PROJECT
EOTP will be allocating several I-Bill Banknote Identifiers to qualified individuals on October 21, 2010. Approved applicants will be required to attend a demonstration/training workshop in order to receive their device.
To learn more about this, go to 2010 Electronic Aid Project.
FULLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND
At their annual meeting held on January 23, 2010, Eye of the Pacific Board of Directors passed the FULLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND RESOLUTION, committing to develop a fully accessible playground for all children. Blind and visually impaired children will be able to independently navigate using environmental cues incorporated into the playground. Physically challenged children will be able to enjoy equipment independently and safely and all other children will benefit from the safe and educational environment. Regardless of disability, there will be something on the grounds for each child to explore and enjoy. All the while, providing an environment where all children may enhance their physical development and social skills through interactions with one another.
Persons and organizations interested in getting involved in this rewarding experience are invited to send an email to our Accessible Playground Division Chair.
“Perfect freedom is reserved for the man who lives by his own work, and in that work does what he wants to do." - R.G. Collingwood
