All articles tagged with #guide dog
Lisa Reid, who lost her sight at 11 due to a cancerous brain tumor, lived 13 years blind before a clumsy night-time fall—hitting her head on a coffee table while kissing her guide dog Ami—that incident coincided with a partial restoration of her vision. She woke up the next morning to sight she hadn’t had in years, a phenomenon doctors can’t explain, and later spoke publicly to raise awareness for Blind Week in New Zealand.
Emilie Gossiaux, a blind artist, has overcome adversity and found inspiration in her guide dog, London. Gossiaux lost her sight in a tragic accident but has continued to pursue her passion for art. Her first solo museum exhibition, titled "Other-Worlding," celebrates her bond with London and explores the connection between animals and the natural world. Through papier-mâché sculptures and drawings, Gossiaux challenges societal perceptions of disability and advocates for disability justice. Her work has garnered recognition and is breaking down barriers in the art world.