Lighthouse Guild was excited to welcome Dr. Terri Young, Chair of the University of Wisconsin’s Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Department! Dr. Young met with several Lighthouse Guild staff members to discuss how we can partner together for future endeavors. #PartnersInSight
This is an amazing article in @nytopinion by Edward Hirsch learning to live with #VisionLoss. Mr. Hirsch discusses the impact that Lighthouse Guild services had on his journey! Thank you, Mr. Hirsch, for the kind words about our organization!
https://t.co/IoDlwlE722
Our president (and 1985 Fellow) Edward Hirsch published an op-ed in the @nytimes today about his experience learning how to navigate the world as he goes blind. Give it a read here: https://t.co/PvWP5FVr3J
Do you know a deserving individual who has made important contributions to the blindness field? Nominate them to join the 52 esteemed honorees in the Hall of Fame for the Field of Blindness by April 30, 2023 https://t.co/XTuebHpP7b
Accessibility is essential to building a more equitable world. For decades, we’ve been committed to designing technology with the input, expertise, and creativity of people with disabilities — technology that can be used by everyone. https://t.co/Wi0ZEjrnSA
This Thursday, Nov. 17, from 12-1:30 p.m. EST, @lighthousegld is sharing some of the latest advances in treatment, technology, and advocacy for people with #visionimpairment in three lectures. Learn more + how to tune in: https://t.co/stkYsuaeEI.
In celebration of National #Blind Sports Month and National #Disability Employment Awareness Month, we hosted the 13th annual @USABA Breakfast with Champions featuring #Paralympic Medalists John Kusku, David Brown, Eliana Mason,Tyler Meren and USABA Board Chairman Mark Ackermann.
We have launched one of our new programs, Tech Pals, partnering with @cyberseniors! Tech Pals pairs blind or visually impaired mentors, ages 18-24, with blind or visually impaired older adults, age 55+, who have an interest in improving their tech skills! #CyberSeniors
“What is so harmful about seeing what's happened to John Fetterman is that he's actually experiencing what many disabled people experience every day when we ask for accommodations...which is an instant doubt of our competence"
- @maria_m_town#AccessIsARight#CripTheVote
Ridiculous and harmful for everyone. Imagine being so cut off from the realities of millions of disabled people, including sitting Senators, that you consider basic accommodations notable. It's not news, he's been transparent, and it's not unique. An apology would be a start.