Debbie Sommer (left) and Nancy Sommer (right)
Over 60 campers and 130 volunteers attended the Lighthouse’s 41st DeafBlind Retreat in Seabeck, WA. The retreat featured art classes, community learning classes, excursions to surrounding towns and attractions, dancing, hiking, biking, yoga, early morning polar plunges in the river, and a thrilling Slip N’ Slide. Every year, campers have the opportunity to thrive in a completely accessible space: where everyone uses Pro-Tactile sign language, and each pathway is marked with ropes so participants can easily navigate the grounds independently. It is a unique opportunity to connect with people from around the globe and is a catalyst for attendees to develop personally and professionally. Campers often find the retreat to be a life-changing experience and return year after year.
