College-bound Kelvin Crosby, age 20, lost both vision and hearing to Usher’s Syndrome, Type 2. He came to Guiding Eyes for his first dog, Jerry, in preparation for college life. Kelvin spent six months at the Helen Keller National Center on Long Island prior to coming here, and he chose Guiding Eyes for the school’s reputation and proximity to HKNC. He makes his home in California, and his college experience will include a broad-based curriculum that will include therapy, counseling, and the fine arts.

While at Guiding Eyes, Kelvin composed an oil painting of “breaking surf” taken from a picture of Long Island Sound he presented this painting as a gift to the school at graduation. In describing his work, he told the graduation audience that he did not use black because now, with Jerry at his side, he “sees” only light and hope in his life.

Kelvin is an avid surfer and also likes to hike. He cherishes his church fellowship and enjoys being with friends, hoping to positively impact their lives. Kelvin anticipates being proud and confident of “who he is” with Jerry at his side.