Matthew Janusauskas, Vice Chair
Matthew Janusauskas serves as Chief Technology & Workforce Programs Officer at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), overseeing the areas of information technology services, web and technical development, and AFB’s digital inclusion and accessibility education and consulting program – the AFB Talent Lab “innovating the future of digital inclusion”. Matthew represents AFB in the Teach Access organization, leading a task force wherein various technology companies, higher education institutions, and disability advocacy organizations come together to drive the inclusion of accessibility in core computer science, design, human-centered interaction programs, and other key disciplines to close the accessibility and digital inclusion skills gap. He also serves as a board trustee for The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and as a member of the disability advisory board for the Verizon corporation.
Matthew has over 20 years of experience working with mainstream and assistive technology, including leadership roles in accessibility and technical services, information technology, training, team management, and product and program management.
A Garden Party to Remember
On Thursday, July 19th, Ethel L. Dupar’s Fragrant Garden was in full bloom and the perfect backdrop for our annual Summer Garden Party at the Lighthouse. The weather was filled with sunshine, a light breeze, [...]
3rd Annual Lighthouse Food Truck Rally
On Thursday, June 7th, we kicked off the summer early and in style at our third annual Lighthouse Food Truck Rally! With the support of the community, we raised over $7,000 for individuals who [...]
Decade of Opportunities Breakfast
Over $11,000 was raised in support of jobs, independence, and empowerment for people who are blind, in Spokane! […]
