Introduction
Download & Print
Detailed Poster Description
Acknowledgements
Introduction
This fun, easy to read poster is intended to help rideshare drivers learn more about guide dogs and what to expect when transporting these highly trained animals in their vehicles.
Download & Print
The rideshare poster is available to print or download in the following three formats. A fourth document containing supplemental information about guide dogs and ridesharing is also provided below.
1. The Handout Size PDF is set up to be printed in the vertical orientation using any common printer handling that size paper.
Handout Size PDF – 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
2. The Poster Size PDF is set up to be printed in the vertical orientation using any large format printer.
Poster Size PDF – 18 inches by 24 inches.
3. The image JPEG is formatted to be used online on any social media platform.
4. The Supplemental Information Document about guide dogs and ridesharing.
Detailed Poster Description
This artistically designed poster guides the viewer’s eye through a series of photos and text boxes that tell a story in a fun, easy to follow sequence. These visual elements are connected by the outline of a large gray traditional-style steering wheel that appears in the background. A faint image of a road map underlying the entire design adds to the driving theme.
Colors & Images
The title of the poster is What Rideshare Drivers Need to Know About Guide Dogs. It appears at the top of the page in large dark green letters with an orange shadow effect to give the letters a three-dimensional look. Beneath the title, seven photos of guide dog teams are effectively positioned in a manner that balances the appearance of the page and easily connects the reader with the accompanying text. Each photo is framed in a dark green circular border in a way that simulates a three-dimensional look.
Photos and Text
Each photo is accompanied by a text box containing a brief statement from the dog as follows:
Text Box 1: I’m a guide dog, otherwise known as a
service animal.
Photo Description: A close-up profile of a yellow Lab wearing a leather harness and looking towards the viewer. Parts of a man’s leg, arm, and hand holding the handle of the harness are visible.
Text Box 2: My job is to guide a blind person.
Photo Description: A young woman with long dark hair being guided down the sidewalk near an apartment complex by a Lab/Golden Retriever Cross. The team is walking directly towards the viewer.
Text Box 3: See my special harness with a long handle.
Photo Description: A woman with long blond hair waiting for a ride with her chocolate Lab guide dog. She is checking her smart phone while the dog is looking up at her. The dog’s harness is clearly visible.
Text Box 4: I’m kept clean and brushed.
Photo Description: A close-up of a Golden Retriever sitting outdoors on the grass getting brushed. Parts of a woman’s leg, arm, and hand holding a wooden pin brush are visible. The dog is looking directly at the viewer.
Text Box 5: I’m trained to be calm and ride on the floor.
Photo Description: A small black Lab with a shiny coat is lying on the floor of a vehicle with its head resting on a woman’s boot. Only the lower portion of the person is visible while the dog is calmly looking up at the viewer.
Text Box 6: Just ask if you want my head kept away from you.
Photo Description: An older man sitting behind the passenger seat is smiling down at his yellow Lab and gently resting his hands on either side of the guide dog’s neck. The dog is sitting on the floor and looking up at the man.
Text Box 7: Thanks for the ride!
Photo Description: A woman with dark blond hair stepping out of a vehicle while her German Shepherd guide dog waits to exit. The large dog is patiently sitting on the floor and looking directly out at the viewer.
Final Details
At the bottom center of the page, a yellow diamond-shaped road sign with a black border says “Warning: Federal law and rideshare policies require all drivers to accept service animals.” On the bottom left, the Pine Tree Guide Dog Users logo is visible; and the QR code and PineTreeGuideDogUsers.org are located on the bottom right.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to the organizations, businesses, and individuals who contributed their time and expertise to this project.
Jim Kutsch and Seeing Eye dog Easton
Suzette May and Seeing Eye dog Boden
Bridget Morris and Leader Dog Teak
Marissa Garcia and guide dog Jim, a Lab/Golden Retriever Cross from Guide Dogs for the Blind