• Eye structure. Anatomy of an eye defect, Glaucoma

    World Glaucoma Day: Raising Awareness and Fighting Blindness

    March 12th marks World Glaucoma Day, an important global event aimed at raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. With over 60 million people affected by this condition, the day [...]

    March 11th, 2025Awareness, Eye Conditions
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    Darryl Roberts: A Journey of Adaptation and Leadership

    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.

    March 10th, 2025Employees, Seattle
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    Understanding Usher Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

    Usher syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision, leading to hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. It is one of the most common causes of combined deafness and blindness. [...]

    February 27th, 2025Awareness, DeafBlind, Eye Conditions
  • WEBINAR: Real Time AI Assistance with Smart Glasses and Live Video

    Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and tech YouTuber Carrie from Carrie on Accessibility for an interactive webinar on the latest advancements in AI voice and vision technology. We’ll explore and demonstrate [...]

  • 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 [...]

    February 26th, 2025Training, Webinar, Webinars
  • 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 [...]

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    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

    January 24th, 2025Jobs & Employment, Webinar
  • A medium portrait of Dana Van Dussen, a light-skinned, blonde-haired woman. She is standing outside in a garden, smiling.

    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.

    January 22nd, 2025Employees, FY2020 Annual Report
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    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.

    January 14th, 2025Employees, Manufacturing, Spokane