Gary Mackenstadt
Gary Mackenstadt is a blind retiree, who worked for 32 years as an investigator, mediator and also in supervision with the Office of Civil Rights, US Department of Education. He also worked in disability services with Los Angeles City college, a research analyst with California Department of Rehabilitation, and administering prevocational and vocational programs for Blind Services and Industries of Maryland. For the past 53 years Gary has worked on a voluntary basis on the civil rights of blind persons.
How the LyftUp Program is Filling Public Transportation Gap
In uncertain times, vulnerable communities can become even more isolated. For people who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, navigating a world plagued with coronavirus can be challenging, costly, and dangerous. As [...]
Join Our Board • What Will Your Legacy Be?
Join our Board We are recruiting passionate and philanthropic community members to join our Board of Trustees and Foundation Board. Ideal candidates are committed to our mission and looking for a way to help shape [...]
Why I Support the Lighthouse by Meg Fox
Meg Fox (right) and her mother (left) I get asked often, “What attracted you to the Lighthouse?” The mission and values that guide this organization are undeniable. But for me, there [...]
