July 27th, 2023 marked the 50 year anniversary of the partnership between the Lighthouse and the Dupar Foundation. In 1973, the Ethel L. Dupar Fragrant Garden opened at the Lighthouse’s Seattle location, offering employees a serene spot to relax and refresh during the workday. The garden boasts a variety of 60+ plant species, chosen for their fragrance, so that all employees can enjoy the beauty of the garden. A special thank you to the Dupar family and Foundation for your generosity and partnership over the years.
Accessibility & Innovation
This summer, in preparation for the 50th anniversary, the Lighthouse partnered with NaviLens, a technology company that makes information and wayfinding more accessible. We used this technology to create accessible signage providing information to visitors about the plants and the history of the garden. These signs, which look a bit like a colorful QR code, allow anyone with a smart phone and the NaviLens app, to quickly capture the information they need electronically. The Lighthouse is exploring how to utilize this accessible signage throughout the facilities in other ways.
People enjoying the Ethel L. Dupar Fragrant Garden at the Seattle facility
