World Autism Awareness Day is Thursday April 2, 2020. We would like to introduce two of our advanced training Instructors, Michelle Murray and Danielle Hyson who are from the Autism Service Dog Program at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Autism Service Dog Instructor – Michelle Murray Being an Autism Service Dog Instructor…
12th Annual Kitz4Kids raises funds for Autism Service Dog Program
The 12th annual Kitz4Kids fundraiser raised an amazing $41,724.25 for our Autism Service Dog Program on January 18th! We would like to thank the organizers and attendees of this fabulous event – your support was instrumental in achieving this great result. A big thank you to each and every…
Graduation marks 50th Autism Support Dog team for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
Last week on May 9th& 10th, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs graduated its 50thand 51stAutism Support Dog teams. Caleb, a 7-year-old boy with autism from Surrey, BC completed his one-on-one training with black Labrador, Cory and Autism Support Dog instructor Michelle Murray. Team Sponsor for Caleb & Autism Support Dog…
Autism Awareness Month: Raising a child with a disability
When Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mommy blogger and columnist, is asked to describe parenting a child with autism, she takes a moment to formulate her answer. In fact, it’s taken several years for her to figure things out. “I only have one child, so autism parenting is the only way of…
Kidz4Kids 2018 brings in funds for Autism Support Dogs
The 10th annual Kidz4Kids tribute event drew more than 200 people and raised more than $25,000 for Autism Support Dogs. The event, held at the River Rock Casino, is held each year in memory of Andrew Dolejsi and organized by parents Eva and Lad. One of the highlights of this…
BC Guide Dogs benefits from book sales
Children’s book author Kaye Liao Banez is donating $2 to B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs from each purchase of her new book See Yah in the Morning. The book was inspired by her son, who has autism. She hopes the book will help young children develop communication skills. Kaye has…
Throwing Out the First Pitch
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs was invited to ‘throw out the first pitch’ at the July 13, 2017 Dog Days of Summer Vancouver Canadians Game! Luke, one of our Autism Support Dog graduates, threw an awesome pitch with his Autism Support Dog, Justine, in tow. Thanks to the Canadians and…
SUCCESS STORY: Cohen & Autism Support Dog Jennie B
Living with a disability can be challenging, but living with an invisible disability can be even more challenging. Anyone who has a child with Autism can understand this. I have a 5-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is the light of my life. He has many strengths, but…
Kitz4Kids Dinner & Auction Raises over $15,000!
We are very happy to announce that this year’s 9th Annual Kitz4Kids Fundraiser in memory of Andrew Dolejsi raised just over $15,000 for the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ Autism Support Dogs program! The successful evening took place on January 20, 2017 at the Riverrock Casino Resort and included a buffet dinner,…