Paul Brennan immigrated to the United States with his parents in August 1980 and maintains dual citizenship with the U.S. and Ireland. Paul has been providing services to persons with disabilities in various capacities since 2003. His previous professional experience includes working as both a graduate assistant at the Office of Disabled Student Services, California State University, Fullerton and as a counseling intern at the Blind Children’s Learning Center. Paul currently works as an Independent Living Services Instructor at the Dayle McIntosh Center’s Aging with Vision Loss Program. Paul completed his Bachelors in psychology in 2003 and graduated with a Masters in Counseling in 2008. Having been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of three, Paul possesses first-hand experience concerning the unique life challenges vision loss presents. Describing himself as a highly passionate and analytical individual, Paul enjoys playing the drums, tandem cycling and collecting model cars.
Paul received his first guide dog, Jeremiah, a black Labrador, in August 2015. Paul views his partnership with Jeremiah as one of the absolute high-points of his life. Affectionately referred to as Bubba, Jeremiah was featured on the 2015 GDB calendar and has made two trips to Ireland. Jeremiah splits his time between working from home, conducting in-home appointments with consumers and working at the office where he has proven to be a most popular employee. Jeremiah particularly enjoys parading around the office with his Goughnut toy and loves a vigorous game of tug. Jeremiah will soon be retiring and has lobbied strongly for his replacement to be a female.
Photo Description: Paul (kneeling) and his guide dog Jeremiah sitting next to a flower pot on his front patio.
