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.

Portrait of Gary, a grey-haired light-skinned man smiling
  • Stephen Hamilton with his guide dog Sumiko.

    Welcome Stephen Hamilton, our newest Foundation Board Member!

    February 23rd, 2019

    Stephen Hamilton with his guide dog Sumiko. We are pleased to welcome our newest Foundation Board Member, Stephen Alexander Hamilton to the Lighthouse community! Stephen is a United States Air Force [...]

  • Richelle Ross (right) communicates with a Job Coach (left)

    Because of You

    November 7th, 2018

    Richelle Ross (right) communicates with a Job Coach (left) For the past 30 years our daughter, Richelle, would say that her BEST days are the ones spent working at the Lighthouse. [...]

  • Emcee John Curley engages excitedly with the audience.

    A Centennial Celebration for the History Books!

    September 19th, 2018

    On Saturday, September 15th, over 320 guests joined us at The Museum of Flight to share in our Lighthouse Centennial Celebration. Acclaimed card mechanic Richard Turner wows guests with his performance at the event [...]