Make A Will Month (MAWM)
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a vital reminder to either create or update your Last Will and Testament to protect assets, name guardians for minor children, and give your family a clear path to follow, making decisions that care for all you cherish long into the future.
If you choose, you may include a gift of any size to The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Your legacy will help provide employment, support, and training opportunities for generations to come.
At the Lighthouse we are empowering people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities by creating diverse, sustainable, and meaningful employment opportunities. We are dedicated to strengthening our mission by eliminating barriers to employment and services.
We want to remind you of FreeWill, a straightforward, no cost, will writing service, and your opportunity to name The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or other assets not included in your will. These are non-probate assets, and you must name your beneficiaries for them separately. We invite you to use this online tool to make plans to designate your loved ones and/or The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
During Make a Will Month exercise your willpower by documenting important decisions aligned with your goals, values, and wishes.

Write or update your will: https://frwill.link/lhblind0825_1
Designate beneficiaries for non-probate assets, such as an IRA or 401(k): https://frwill.link/lhblind0825_2
Organize all your assets in one place using this guide: https://frwill.link/lhblind0825_3

To leave a gift to the Lighthouse:
Legal Name: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Address: 2501 S Plum St. Seattle, WA 98144
Federal Tax ID #: 91-0295070
For more information about Planned Giving please visit our website

WEBINAR: Explore New Career Paths with AI and LinkedIn Career Explorer
2026-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Finding the right career path can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re considering a career change or entering the workforce for the first time. Fortunately, today’s technology offers new opportunities to discover careers, identify transferable skills, and develop a personalized job search strategy.
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for the next installment of our Pathways to Disability Empowerment monthly career webinar series:
Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Exploring Career Paths with AI and LinkedIn Career Explorer
This free online webinar is designed for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with additional disabilities. Whether you’re just beginning your professional journey or looking to transition into a new field, this session will introduce practical tools that can help you move forward with confidence.
How AI Can Support Career Exploration
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people search for jobs and plan careers. During this webinar, participants will learn how AI can help:

Identify careers that match your interests and strengths
Discover the skills employers are looking for
Find opportunities to gain new skills
Explore industries that fit your experience
Create more focused career goals

Attendees will also see examples of AI prompts that can generate meaningful career exploration ideas and help organize a targeted job search.
Rather than replacing career coaching, AI serves as a powerful tool to help individuals better understand their options and prepare for future employment opportunities.
Discover LinkedIn Career Explorer
The webinar will also introduce LinkedIn Career Explorer, a free career planning resource that analyzes workforce data to help professionals explore new career opportunities.
Participants will learn how LinkedIn Career Explorer can:

Identify potential career paths based on current experience
Highlight transferable skills
Recommend training opportunities to build new skills
Show career transitions made by professionals with similar backgrounds
Connect users with LinkedIn professionals working in their desired field

Using data from millions of professionals worldwide, LinkedIn Career Explorer offers valuable insights into career mobility and long-term planning.
An Interactive Career Development Workshop
This webinar is designed to be interactive. Participants are encouraged to:

Share their experiences using AI tools
Discuss career exploration strategies
Ask questions throughout the presentation
Learn from other job seekers navigating similar career decisions

Whether you’re actively searching for employment or simply planning your next career move, you’ll leave with practical tools that can support your professional growth.
Meet the Presenter
Cheryl Cumings serves as Workforce Development Manager at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
A blind professional with decades of experience in workforce development, Cheryl has dedicated her career to helping individuals discover meaningful employment opportunities.
She previously founded and managed a nonprofit organization for 15 years and is both a Certified Dependable Strengths Practitioner and a Certified Career Coach. Her expertise in career exploration, coaching, and workforce development makes this webinar especially valuable for individuals seeking practical guidance and encouragement.
Webinar Details
Location: Online via Zoom
Accessibility: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided.
👉 Register here:
https://thelighthousefortheblindinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5_IZ30nDTGCIjJJadDXPqA
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.
Questions? Contact the Workforce Development team at WorkforceDevelopment@LHBlind.org for assistance with registration or additional information.
About The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
For more than a century, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has empowered people who are blind, DeafBlind, low vision, and blind with additional disabilities through employment, training, rehabilitation, technology, and community services. Our Pathways to Disability Empowerment webinar series connects participants with expert resources that promote independence, career success, and lifelong learning.
Whether you’re exploring your first career, returning to work, or preparing for your next professional opportunity, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Continuing to Navigate the Job Search with the Mac
2026-09-15 14:00 - 15:00
Person using a Mac
Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Continuing to Navigate the Job Search with the Mac
For job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, knowing how to use accessible technology can be an important part of navigating today’s employment landscape. As more people use Apple computers at home, school, and work, learning how to effectively use the Mac for a job search can open new ways to find and apply for employment opportunities.
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Continuing to Navigate the Job Search with the Mac, a free online webinar designed specifically for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities.
Learn How to Use a Mac for Your Job Search
Searching for employment online requires navigating job boards, reading job descriptions, completing applications, uploading documents, and interacting with websites that may vary considerably in accessibility.
This webinar takes a targeted look at how blind and low vision job seekers can use a Mac to navigate the job search process more efficiently and effectively.
Participants will learn about:

Accessibility settings that can make the Mac easier to use for people who are blind or have low vision
Actions and strategies for navigating different online job listing sites with a Mac
Using a Mac to read job postings and complete online employment applications
Navigating prominent employment websites, including Indeed and LinkedIn
Resources and training opportunities for developing stronger Mac skills

Mac Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Users
Apple includes a variety of accessibility features within macOS to support people with different disabilities. For blind job seekers, VoiceOver provides built-in screen-reading capabilities for navigating applications, websites, documents, and other digital content.
People with low vision can also customize their Mac experience using accessibility features that support magnification, display adjustments, contrast, text visibility, and other visual preferences.
Knowing how to configure and use these tools can make a significant difference when completing the many online tasks involved in a modern job search.
During the webinar, presenters will discuss Mac accessibility for blind and low vision users and how these features can be applied specifically to employment-related activities.
Navigating Job Sites Like Indeed and LinkedIn with a Mac
Online job platforms have become an essential part of finding employment. However, each website can present different navigation and accessibility challenges.
This webinar will focus on practical strategies for using a Mac to identify job openings and apply for positions online.
Presenters will discuss navigating prominent employment sites such as Indeed and LinkedIn, including approaches that can help job seekers move through web pages, locate important information, and complete applications.
Rather than focusing only on individual Mac commands, the webinar will connect accessible technology skills with the real-world process of finding and pursuing employment.
Find Resources for Learning to Use a Mac
Learning a new computer system takes time and practice. For someone transitioning from Windows to a Mac—or learning to use a computer with assistive technology for the first time—additional training can be especially valuable.
Participants will receive information about Mac training resources for blind and low vision users that can help them continue building their skills after the webinar.
Whether you already use a Mac or are considering making the transition, this session can help you better understand the tools and resources available to support your employment goals.
Meet the Presenters
Herbie Allen
Herbie Allen is blind and has used computers since his late teens. Today, the Mac is his primary computer. Herbie is an instructor involved with iBUG Today and its Mac training program, where he helps others build their skills and confidence using Apple technology.
Gaylen Floy
Gaylen Floy has used the Mac since 1990, beginning as a graphic designer. As her vision changed because of Retinitis Pigmentosa, she began using the Mac’s low vision accessibility features. Today, Gaylen is an Assistive Technology instructor who teaches both Windows and Mac skills.
Together, Herbie and Gaylen bring personal and professional experience to this practical discussion of accessible technology, Mac skills, and employment.
Who Should Attend This Free Career Webinar?
This webinar is designed for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities who want to strengthen their ability to use technology during the employment search.
The session may be particularly helpful for people who:

Currently use a Mac and want to improve their job-search skills
Are considering transitioning from Windows to a Mac
Want to learn more about Mac accessibility features
Need strategies for navigating online job boards and applications
Are looking for additional Mac training and assistive technology resources

No matter where you are in your career journey, developing strong technology skills can help you navigate employment resources with greater independence.
Register for the Free Mac Job Search Webinar
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for this free online webinar.
Register for Pathways to Disability Empowerment: Continuing to Navigate the Job Search with the Mac
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
If you have questions or need assistance registering, please contact WorkforceDevelopment@LHBlind.org.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is committed to creating opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities through employment, training, and services that support independence and career development.

Lighthouse Low Vision Services Reception
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., 2501 S, Plum Street, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Lighthouse Low Vision Services welcomes you Wednesday, September 16 from 5-7 PM for an inside look at the clinic, store and important work happening there.
Hear directly from our LVS Program staff about the work they do to provide this vital community resource. Enjoy delicious food, get to know fellow community members, and explore all our Low Vision Clinic & Store has to offer.
If you require accommodations, you must let us know no later than September 2nd – either when registering at the link below or by contacting Engage@LHBlind.org.
Wednesday, September 16th
5pm-7pm
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
2501 S Plum St, Seattle, WA 98144

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