Visionary is the international journal of the IGDF. It is produced 3 times each year and contains articles and updates from around the world. Each issue has a special theme, but also contains topical articles of general interest, as well as updates from the IGDF Chair, Office, and Communications Committee on what is going on.
In March 2021, we launched a new Visionary Podcast. This is a 40-minute podcast based on the Visionary magazine. The podcast is hosted and edited by John Welsman of Guide Dogs UK, an experienced broadcaster who is also a guide dog owner. It includes all the content featured in the magazine and is a great alternative way to keep up to date on all the international guide dog news.
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July 2022
Special topic: International Guide Dog Day 2022
Main Articles:
Helicopter Rescue of Visually Impaired and Guide Dogs in Times of Disasters
Scuola Nazionale Cani Guida per Ciechi and Guide Dogs of America Collaborate
International Guide Dog Day, Korea: “Thank you! We will remember you forever!”
March 2022
Special topic: Changes in practise as a result of the global pandemic
Main Articles:
The Future For International Standards
Puppy Raisers App: Gur Report
Preparing Guide Dogs Amidst a Global Pandemic
The Joy of Going Out For Everyone!
November 2021
Special topic: International Sporting Achievements and the Tokyo Olympics
Main Articles:
Mathilda Guide Dogs Celebrates 10 years, and tribute to Countess Mathilda Nostitz
The Canada – Australia project
Transitioning International Guide Dog Federation to become an accredited certification body
IGDF Conference 2022
July 2021
Special topic: International Guide Dog Day
Main Articles:
Members to Benefit from Generous Support
Pawgust
Guide Dog Climate in Singapore
Sticker Art Project to Promote Accessibility
March 2021
Special topic: Educating Guide Dogs During the Pandemic
Main Articles:
John Gosling AM
Introducing the Visionary Podcast
Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dogs Training Centre
Update on ISO Standards
