The Canine Partnership Series targets a diverse audience of guide dog teams, animal law attorneys, blind professionals, puppy raisers, trainers, and related advocates.
9:00 AM- 3:30 PM
Join us for a rare opportunity to network with the region’s emergency response leaders!
The Metropolitan region is a vibrant and growing nucleus of guide dog teams, puppy raisers, service animal partners, and blind advocacy groups.
Conference Schedule:
9:00 AM- Registration Opens, Complimentary Breakfast of Bagels, Donuts, Fruit Salad, Coffee and Tea
9:30-10:00 AM- Cecilia Warren, Chairperson, Canine Partnership Series, Welcome Comments and Introductions
10:00-10:45 AM- Chief James Korn, Deputy Director, Baltimore County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
“Trends in Training: Making Emergency Responders Street Ready for Managing Incidents Involving the Blind”
11:00 AM- 11:45
AM-
Robert Maloney, Director, Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, City of
“Better Outcomes for the Blind: Applying Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures to Manage Emergencies Involving Guide Dog Teams”
11:45- 1:15 PM- Lunch, Silent Auction to Benefit the Guide Dog Medical Emergency Fund
1:15 PM- 3:00 PM- Ed Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, (MEMA).
“Contemporary Challenges in Statewide Emergency Management: Decisions that Impact Guide Dog Teams and the Blind Community”
A break of 15 minutes will be provided half way through the lecture.
3:00 PM- Fellowship, food, network. Retrieve your auction items.
Registration:
Conference participation is FREE!
RSVP is requested to ensure that meals and seats are appropriately available.
Conference expenses have been paid by generous donors.
Complete the RSVP form attached to this announcement, or from our website at