‘I just wish people would be more considerate,’ says Melissa Arnold, a resident living with vision loss who aims to dispel misconceptions around guide dogs
Tripping over curbs and walking into walls are all part of a normal day in Melissa Arnold’s life — a local mother of two who requires the assistance of a guide dog.
Diagnosed with macular degeneration at the age of 29 — an umbrella term for vision loss — Arnold’s life took another massive turn when the same issue developed in her left eye three years later. She used to work at Extendicare Maple View with her previous service dog Ginger, who provided lots of smiles for the nursing home residents during COVID.
“People need to ignore the dog – pretend she’s not there,” she says. “It’s hard because she is so adorable. But I don’t want to keep going for new dogs every year because her training gets ruined by people giving her attention.” “You wouldn’t take a paraplegic out of their wheelchair so you could give it a shot or take someone’s crutches when they have a broken leg.”
Although she would like to see a transportation service specifically designated for people with vision loss, Arnold admits it’s wishful thinking. But the social work student says more education on guide dogs could go a long way.
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