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A dozen blind children and teenagers attended an event that gave them the opportunity to get up close and personal with dolphins.
Hawaii News Now – KGMB and KHNL
Guide Dogs of Hawaii are decided to provide their clients with not only guide dogs but with technology aids.
Swimming with dolphins is a new activity they are hoping to offer to their clients.
“It’s actually such a meaningful experience for them to actually touch them and get the sensory experience,” says Jeanne Torres, executive director of Guide Dogs of Hawaii.
A 15-year-old named Ezra White mentioned that this was the only opportunity that he had to ever come in contact with sea life.
“Sea animals are very important for me culturally. I have much respect for them” he says.
Dolphin Quest tailors their programs for all, including those with disabilities and/or physical challenges.
“I think it will be easy to be introducing these special guests to our animals because they know about that human partner bond,” said Julie Rocho-Levine, manager of marine animals at Dolphin Quest.
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