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.


FreeWill at the Lighthouse
The Lighthouse has partnered with FreeWill to provide a simple and expedient will writing service at no cost to you. With a valid will and beneficiary-designation forms, you can choose who receives your property, [...]

Matthew Janusauskas Joins the Lighthouse Board of Trustees
Jude Johnson, Chairman of the Board of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., is pleased to welcome Matthew Janusauskas, American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)’s Chief Technology Officer, to the Board of Trustees. "It [...]

Melody Zagami Furze Joins Foundation Board
Join us in welcoming Melody Zagami Furze to our Foundation Board of Directors! About Melody Zagami Furze Melody is an Education Specialist for the Professional Development and Training team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. [...]

