Career Bites – Resources for Career Growth at the Lighthouse
From Left: Director of Employee and Community Services, Amy Koehl; Lighthouse President and CEO, George Abbott; Workforce Development Manager, Cheryl Cumings. The Lighthouse [...]
How Blind Employees Pave Paths to Success Through New Training Program
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has always been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and opportunities of people who are blind, [...]
How the Lighthouse Leads the Way in Accessibility and Accommodations
In today's digital age, accessibility is a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive environments. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is leading the way in [...]
Lighthouse Webinars Foster Knowledge and Connection
In recent months, the Lighthouse has embarked on an exciting new endeavor—hosting webinars to educate and engage with the community in a more profound [...]
Remote Training Programs
Our Computer Training Program (CTP) and Braille Literacy Program have been adapted to remotely meet the needs of our community.
FY21 Employee and Community Services
The generosity of our community allows us to meet people where they are in their journey of vision loss.
Blind employees gain skills through remote computer training program
One of the many services that the Lighthouse offers to employees is paid time to participate in programs like the Computer Training Program (CTP). Recently, [...]
Meet Dylan from the Supported Employment Program
Dylan Job has been working at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. since 2014 through the Supported Employment Program. Dylan commits to a long commute [...]
How The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. developed an innovative remote braille training program
“Learning braille is really important,” says Jessica Cummings, Braille Literacy Instructor and developer of the first remote braille training program offered at the Lighthouse. “The [...]
Navigating the World While Blind – Orientation & Mobility
What is Orientation & Mobility? One of the many services the Lighthouse offers to employees is Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training. “O&M refers to [...]