
In the next part of Baráthegyi Ambassador Program we asked Andris Angyal, who became a favorit of the country in Hungarian television program ’’Szombat Esti Láz” (Saturday Night Fever). The professional dancer had the chance to try out what it feels like to walk with a guide dog and then he shared with us his
Our latest video has just come out. This time a member of Hungary’s most famous acrobat brother duo, Ferenc Rippel talks about an extraordinary marathon run and why Baráthegyi Guide Dog School Program is important for him. Please welcome our latest short film.
We have launched ’Baráthegyi Ambassador Program, in which public and famous figures share what they think about visually impaired people. BRAINS band was the first to join the program. The band members participated in our program aimed to combat exclusionary attitured within the framework of a cheerful video shooting. Then they were talking to their
After Friday’s prom, the weekend passed in great excitement for Alexa and Fahéj. They wanted to bring out their best of themselves in Monday’s traffic safety exam. They have practiced independent walk and transport for months because the high school graduate girl has big plans with her faithful four-legged companion. After gradutaion she would like to continue her
We visited Fekete István kindergarten in Alsózsolca this week. The children greeted us with a surge of joy. Fecske, a guide dog in training and Lego, a demonstrator dog were patted and caressed a lot. The most courageous of the little ones even tried out what it feels to see how to walk with a
Dió, Delta, Diamond and Lego in action again! We attended the Equal Opportunity Day programs in Izsófalva and Kazincbarcika organized by Holdam Association. We met a lot of nice, interested and open pupils who participated in our programs with great enthusiasm. In addition to getting acquainted with the guide dogs, they could experience what it
Gábor Halmai has been visually impaired all his life; he learnt to walk with a white cane in the Primary School for the Blind. Though he acquired all the techniques of the white cane, he did not feel completely safe while walking and travelling alone in the street. After he had got to know his
Where to complete your community service? At Baráthegyi! The students of Zrínyi Ilona High School and Avasi High School in Miskolc who wish to complete their community service at us visited our centre. In order to be able to help professionally and confidently to, visually impaired people, they took part in our program aimed to
Each guide dog exam is special in a different way. We will also long remember the exam of Barna Kiss and Locum on October 27, this time mainly due to the excellent performance of the dog member of the team. Their exam route started from the platform of a train station and it brought dramatic
At the weekend we visited Sajógalgóc, a beautiful village in Borsod County. The young and old of the village alike were keen on visiting the wide range of programs on the Equal Opportunity Day held in the Community House of the village. The visitors were very kind and open, almost everyone had some questions about
Last week we kept our fingers crossed for another team: Csaba Tanai and his guide dog Bonca had their traffic safety exam on Friday in Budapest. The fascinating chocolate brown Labrador guided her owner with her usual routine in one of the capital’s busiest district. In the lively bustle of the big city they just
This weekend we attended UPC’s Family Day in Budapest, where, in spite of the pouring rain, we had a really great time. Our location was in the central marquee, next to the stage. Many people came to participate in our programs. From among our dogs Fidzsi, Tesla, Dió, Delta and Lego helped the brave participants