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    Lighthouse is Awarded 2024 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are a recipient of a 2024 Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grant! The Inspiration Foundation (a family foundation created by Cleanlogic founder and CEO, [...]

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    Pathways to Disability Employment: A Career Webinar Series

    Join us for a new webinar series designed specifically for job seekers who are blind, DeafBlind, blind with other disabilities, or disabilities of any kind. May Webinar: Learning Your Strengths Discover invaluable tools and resources [...]

    April 19th, 2024Uncategorized
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    Illuminating Lives Together: How Empowering People Supports the Lighthouse

    At the heart of Spokane, Washington, lies a beacon of hope for the visually impaired - the Lighthouse. One of the reasons our institution stands tall is because of support from organizations like Empowering People. Empowering People: A Catalyst for Change Empowering [...]

    March 14th, 2024Spokane, Support
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    Supporting People Who are Blind in the Greater Spokane Community – Opportunities Breakfast

    Last week, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. hosted our annual Opportunities Breakfast, a transformative morning dedicated to celebrating the lives of individuals who are blind and DeafBlind in the Greater Spokane Community. The [...]

    March 6th, 2024Events, Spokane, Support
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    How Costco is Supporting Valuable Training for People Who Are DeafBlind

    In a world that continually strives for inclusivity and equal opportunities, there are shining examples of organizations that go above and beyond to make a difference. One such example is the remarkable partnership between Costco [...]

    February 29th, 2024Manufacturing, Support
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    Journey of Resilience: DeafBlind Employee Paula Durfee’s Story

    A New Discovery “When I was in my early teens my parents started noticing that I was tripping on things. I didn't see what was in front of me. I’d always been Deaf but [...]

    February 15th, 2024DeafBlind, Employees
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    Career Bites – Resources for Career Growth at the Lighthouse

    From Left: Director of Employee and Community Services, Amy Koehl; Lighthouse President and CEO, George Abbott; Workforce Development Manager, Cheryl Cumings. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is committed to fostering the professional [...]

  • A man with greying hair is standing outside, wearing sunglasses. In one hand he is holding a white cane and in the other a smartphone.

    Webinar: Apps to Tap in 2024

    Below you’ll find a description and registration link for this months webinar, Accessible Apps to Tap in 2024. Check out our YouTube channel to view previous webinars. Details Date: January 24, 2024 Time: 4:00 [...]

    January 18th, 2024Adaptive Technology, Events
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    Congratulations to the 2023 Employee of the Year Winners!

    It is with immense pride and joy that we announce the exceptional individuals who have been nominated for The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.'s 2023 Employee of the Year awards. Each year, we have the [...]

    January 18th, 2024Employees
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    12 Devoted Blind Employees Selected as Employee of the Year Nominees

    As the year comes to a close, we at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. are delighted to announce the nominees for our 2023 Employees of the Year awards. This annual tradition allows us [...]

    December 11th, 2023Employees