WEBINAR: Pathways to Disability Empowerment | Leveraging Community Organizations for Self-employment | Part 3
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Monthly Career Webinar: this webinar is for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Community organizations have a wealth of information to help [...]
What is Leber Congenital Amaurosis? Dr. Shagas Explains
Are you curious about Leber Congenital Amaurosis also known as LCA? Check out this video where Dr. Shagas goes in-depth about this rare genetic disorder that is usually detected within the first 6 [...]
How STCU Helps Empower Blind and DeafBlind People in Spokane
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is proud to announce STCU’s Here for Good Foundation at Innovia Foundation as a Lighthouse Community Partner for the Lighthouse Orientation and Mobility Program Campaign in the Inland Northwest [...]
Understanding Challenges and Empowering Those with Low Vision
Every year in February, we celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with low vision and to educate the public about ways to support those affected by [...]
WEBINAR: Pathways to Disability Empowerment | Self-employment & the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency | Part 2
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., Monthly Career Webinar This career webinar is for job seekers who are blind, Low Vision, DeafBlind and blind with other disabilities. There are many resources which can help [...]
Employee Spotlight: Dana Van Dussen
“I’m a self-starter; I don’t like to rely on other people unless it’s absolutely needed,” said Dana Van Dussen, Senior Director of Human Resources and Lighthouse’s 2020 Indirect Labor Employee of the Year. She has led a successful 15-year career at the Lighthouse working in human resources.
Wallboard Production Worker Jada Harrison Thrives at the Lighthouse’s Spokane Location
Mae Mullen, one of just a few DeafBlind machinists working at our Seattle facility, is reaching new heights at the Lighthouse and is the first DeafBlind employee to take part in a 4-year AJAC Apprenticeship program.
WEBINAR: Pathways to Disability Empowerment | Self-employment, Creating your own Job | Part 1
This webinar is for job seekers who are blind, low vision, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Usually, the goal of a job search is to find a job with a company. It is [...]
WEBINAR: Texting & Typing on iOS – Exploring Clicks, Braille, Bluetooth, & Beyond
Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for an interactive and informative webinar on enhancing your typing and text input experience on iOS devices. This month, we’ll kick off with the exciting new Clicks [...]
History of World Braille Day
World Braille Day was created in honor of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille. His revolutionary system has transformed the lives of millions of blind and visually impaired individuals, offering them [...]
