Animals: Guide Dogs
These sites have information on guide dogs. Topics include how to be a puppy raiser, blindness, Louis Braille, and the life of Helen Keller. There is also a links to an eThemes resource on dogs.
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Guide Dogs of America
An international guiding eyes program. Included are FAQs, puppy raisers, and training information. Two short videos are included to explain more about guide dogs and their organization.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
Learn about this nonprofit charitable organization that provides guide dogs for blind people. Learn about breeding, kenneling, and vet care.
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Animal Flicks
A list of children's films that feature animals.
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Best Books
Animal friendly books to read geared towards younger students.
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American Foundation for the Blind
A large selection of pictures taken of Helen Keller and everyday life. Check out the picture of Helen Keller reading braille.
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Louis Braille
Learn about how Louis Braille developed the braille system for reading.
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American Federation of the Blind
Photograph of Anne Sullivan.
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Time 100 Heroes and Icons
A look at Helen Keller's life according to Time magazine.
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FAQ about Guide Dogs
Answers to common questions about raising guide dogs.
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The Deafblind Manual Alphabet Page
Examples and descriptions of how to communicate with deaf-blind people.
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Guide Dog Encyclopedia Entry
Read the encyclopedia entry of a guide dog from Yahoo! kids.
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Working Dogs Lesson Plan
This thorough lesson plan teaches students how guide dogs help those in need.
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Working Dog Photos
This slideshow of ten pictures describes different types of working dogs, including hunting and police dogs.
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Library for the Blind Photos
These 17 old photographs from the New York Public Library show people reading Braille and the machines that produce Braille.
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Helen Keller Kids Museum Online
Learn more about the life of Helen Keller. There is also a link to ask questions to Helen's great grand-niece.
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eThemes Resource: Animals: Dogs
Learn about different breeds of dogs and their origins. There are quizzes to help you determine which breed of dog would be good for you and your family. Includes activities, encyclopedia articles, and printouts. There are links to various eThemes resources on different types of dogs.