Ocean Grove NDIS participant Lucy Carpenter is getting much more out of life with Dottie, her new Guide Dog, then ever before. The 19-year-old, who has low vision, said she feels less isolated, safer leaving home independently, and more enthusiastic and energetic about life. Dottie has helped Lucy feel more comfortable on public transport and more confident attending her university lectures in Melbourne. Lucy said Dottie has also broken-down social barriers. When she is out in public with her black fluffy companion by her side, she is now enjoying greater inclusion. “Prior to Dottie, I found it hard to meet...
