Courtney Hummel and Kenneth

Kenneth will be Courtney Hummel's first dog from Guiding Eyes and first dog ever. Courtney is from Normal, Illinois and is termed as legally blind; she can distinguish only forms and light. A happy, positive, outgoing, people person, she is a strong advocate for the disabled and is definitely fun to be around. She is studying toward an Associates Degree at the Community College at Normal, Illinois. Personal independence is a priority item on her list and she believes that her guide dog, Kenneth, will help her in fulfilling that wish. She feels really bonded with Kenneth: at work, when he shows her which way to turn, and at down times, when he loves to snuggle. Courtney commented that she has never been able to feel confident in walking at a normal speed and is working on her confidence in curb conquest. Extolling the camaraderie among her Guiding Eyes classmates, Courtney says, "they're a lot of fun and I enjoy it all so much!" Describing the trainers and instructors as "great, helpful and understanding," she enthusiastically sums it all up by stating, "This is the best school!"