Sense, Feel, and Smell a World That is Designed Specifically for DeafBlind People at our Annual DeafBlind Retreat
Submitted by Kelly Wakefield, Development Assistant at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. ProTactile Communication When you visit [...]
The 34th Annual Deaf-Blind Retreat is on the horizon
It is August at Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, which means it’s time for our annual Deaf-Blind Retreat at Seabeck Conference Center. 2012 brings [...]
How a DeafBlind Advocate Helped Transform Accessible Transportation in Washington State
Each June, DeafBlind Awareness Week shines a light on the experiences, achievements, and advocacy of people who are DeafBlind across the United States. It [...]
Empowering the DeafBlind Community Through Technology Training at the Lighthouse
New Seattle Grant Expands Access to Technology Training for People who are DeafBlind The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Technology Training Center (TTC) is transforming [...]
Uniting Community at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s 2025 DeafBlind Retreat
Uniting Community at the 2025 DeafBlind Retreat The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. proudly hosted its 2025 DeafBlind Retreat, bringing together participants, volunteers, and [...]
Understanding DeafBlind Awareness Week: Honoring Strength & Advocacy
DeafBlind Awareness Week is a meaningful annual event dedicated to increasing public understanding of the DeafBlind community—individuals who experience both vision and hearing loss. [...]
Understanding Usher Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision, leading to hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. It is one [...]
Journey of Resilience: DeafBlind Employee Paula Durfee’s Story
A New Discovery “When I was in my early teens my parents started noticing that I was tripping on things. I didn't see what [...]
Usher Syndrome Awareness Day Declared in Washington State!
It is with great pride that we announce the inaugural Usher Syndrome Awareness Day in Washington State, to be observed on September 16th, 2023. [...]
DeafBlind Program + Update on Our Strategic Plan
After challenges presented by the pandemic over the last number of years, the DeafBlind program at the Lighthouse is once again fully staffed and community programs have been reinstated.
