Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. 

Center for Blindness and Vision Loss

                                

Can you see to read this? Imagine going blind or having any vision loss. Who helps you learn how to socialize, navigate, communicate and feel safe in a sighted world? Who helps you cope and to feel confident that you can live a healthy and productive life?

 As the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, Lighthouse of Collier needs to help the estimated 14,000 local children and adults be independent.

In May 2009, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., A Center for Blindness and Vision Loss was established as a Florida Not-For Profit Corporation. In August 2009, Lighthouse of Collier was granted 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS. Also in August 2009, office space was donated to Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., by Bayfront, Inc.

 The mission of the Lighthouse of Collier is to promote the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of programs and services which foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers.






HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER TURNS 3

Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., celebrates its 3rd birthday. Come celebrate on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at their donated center located at 424 Bayfront Place.

The open house birthday party is sponsored by Brad Marquardt of Magnifying Selections &Optelec. EJ’s Cafe at Bayfront and Eat Your Art Out have generously donated birthday party treats.

As the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, stop by and “see” how we are helping those in our community regain their independence.





THANK YOU!!!!

"Walk A Mile In Our Shoes"

An Awareness Walk with a "sight" twist...

Registered walkers were  given vision impairment glasses

 

 

On Saturday, March 10, 2012, over 100 walkers, 36 sponsors and 35 volunteers helped bring awareness to Lighthouse of Collier's programs/services.  A big thank you for the $650 in donations received.     

Thank you sponsors, walkers, volunteers and block party participants for making Lighthouse of Collier's "Walk A Mile in Our Shoes" awareness walk a big success!    

 

Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum Sponsors: Arthrex, Inc., Brad and Carroll Scribner - for all the fond memories of May Weimer, Share the Magic, LLC Gold Sponsors: Brad Marquardt of Magnifying Selections & Optelec, The Arlington-Live Brightly Patrons: A Bonafide Locksmith, Allen Systems Group, Inc., American Comfort Limousines, Bangs-Laurie MacKinnon, City of Naples-Gary Julian, Ernie Scheidemann, Eschenbach, Friend of Lighthouse, Hoosier WaWa, La Femme Perfumery, Lutgert Insurance, Marco Island Lions Club, Marianne Brangan, Mercedes-Benz of Naples, Nails Off First, Naples Eye Physicians, Paul Rougraffi, MD & Lynn Byerly, MD, Naples on the Run, Oakes Farm, Old Naples Surf Shop, Pepsi, Philip Douglas & Co. Salon, Preston's Steakhouse, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Sunshine Ace Hardware, Inc., Susan, Synderman's of Naples, Taylor Rental, The Able Trust, The McCabe Family, Watermark Grille, WAVV 101.1 FM, Wollman, Genrke & Solomon, P.A.

 

Thank you to our Block party participants: Chrissy's Cafe at Bayfront, BB&T, Naples Equestrian Challenge, Big Cypress, The Von Liebig Art Center, Magnifying Selections, Alyssa Scheidemann, Old Naples Surf Shop, A Better Life Chiropractic, Naples Botanical Gardens and CAT/ Collier Area para Transit.

    

Thank you to our 35 volunteers!!! 

 

Door prize winners

 

  • Bangs-Laurie MacKinnon-$65 Gift certificate (John DiMarco) 
  • La Femme Perfumery-$100 Make up lesson (Janet Alterman) 
  • Philip Douglas & Co. Salon-Spa pedicure (Donna DiCarlo) 
  • Preston's Steakhouse-$50 Gift certificate (John Kapusta) 
  • Nails Off first-Spa pedicure (Christine Arndoff)  
  • Naples on the Run-$40 Gift certificate (Miriam Holden) 
  • Syndermann's Shoes of Naples-$40 Gift certificate (Linda Stephenson) 
  • Watermark Grille-$25 Gift certificate (Caloglus Carollo) 
  • Watermark Grille-$25 Gift certificate (A. Milligan) 

 

Photos of the walk can be found on   

Lighthouse of Collier's Facebook  

Photos generously taken by Craig Bamberg

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Von Liebig Art Center and Lighthouse of Collier
Collaborate for the youth

Each month, Lighthouse of Collier schedules an event for the blind and visually impaired children of Collier County.  If you are a parent of a blind or visually impaired child please contact Lighthouse of Collier for event information. For more information on The Von Liebig Art Center visit  www.naplesart.org
Thank you Von Liebig!!!
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Robin Whiteley, CVRT
Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., Center for Blindness and Vision Loss, is proud to announce Robin Whiteley, CVRT, to the team.  Ms. Whiteley is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.  With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Whiteley will be responsible for helping the blind regain their independence through daily living skills, coping with vision loss, safely navigating and outreaching programs.
Please welcome Ms. Whiteley to Naples and Lighthouse of Collier!!!
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Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., Center for Blindness and Vision Loss and Homewood Residence Naples collaborate to offer programs to help blind and visually impaired be independent in Collier County.

Due to the demand for Lighthouse of Collier’s independent living skills classes, Homewood Residence Naples is providing space to conduct the free program.  Please call 430-3934 to sign up. Seating is limited.

The classes will teach:
1. Skills for safe, independent navigation at home, work or in the community.
2. Skills to live independently and safely at home: Tactile medication labeling, cooking, money identification, grooming and other daily living tasks.
3. Use of assistive technology from large print displays and Braille, to accessing Email & Internet with talking PCs.

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CHARITY FOR CHANGE
Lighthouse of Collier selected as one of the beneficiaries

The Charity for Change School “Giver” Program reinforces 19 character traits designated by the school district and state, such as cooperation, kindness, respect, responsibility, and tolerance. The character development and charity themes are throughout the curriculum, which also incorporates the concept of volunteering. Throughout the year, students donate change or hold mini-fundraisers to raise money for their charities. Students also earn money from the Charity for Change community partners by playing the “Counting for Charity” math game. During five annual sessions, they learn about 72 different charities. Each classroom works together to decide on a charity to support, and then sets a goal to raise for that session’s organization.
Thank you!!
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2012 Camp sign up in progress..please call for details 430-3934.

2011 Camp Highlights
2nd Annual Summer Camp for the Children



TENNIS FOR THE BLIND? YES!!!
WINK TV featured the first time event
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-07-06/Naples-kids-play-tennis-with-a-twist

Lighthouse of Collier’s 1st week of camp was a swinging success. The campers were introduced to tennis!  Yes, tennis for the blind/visually impaired.  The audible foam tennis balls make it possible for the blind to play tennis. The Arthur L. AllenTennis Center hosted the kids to a day of tennis instruction and fun. This first time experience for all was a ball!


 
The campers cruised into the 2nd week of camp with Freedom Waters Foundation and Cruise Naples for a day of fun on a boat trip. 



The 3rd week of camp, the campers were caught horsing around at the Naples Equestrian Challenge for a day of horseback riding and instruction.


“Ah-the sweet smell of success,” summed up Lighthouse of Collier’s last week of camp. The campers visited the Naples Botanical Gardens, specifically the Enabling Garden. The Enabling Garden is designed for children and adults with all types of disabilities. This was the first program in the Enabling Garden and everyone was excited. No sight is needed to enter this garden. The wind chimes greet visitors as they enter the Enabling Gardens while the scents guide one to feel the textures of the plants. The campers were treated to a pizza garden making party-all the ingredients in a pizza; basil, oregano and thyme.  The pizza garden making party really ramped up the camper’s appetites! Thank you Chad, Ann and Danielle!!


The 2nd Annual Summer Camp was made possible by the very generous donations of Mr. and Mrs. Scribner, Lilly Cline Cleaning, Inc., and The Naples Beach Hotel.Transportation for the summer camp generously donated by American Comfort Limousines
www.americancomfortlimo.com
Thank you!!
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2nd Annual Friends Campaign Already Exceeds last year's goal

Make sure you are included!!

Dina Cordell 

Led by Hon. Caroline Martino, Dina Cordell helps launch
Lighthouse of Collier's 2nd Annual Friends Campaign
To be included please call 430-3934. 
Postage for the campaign generously sponsored by Arthrex, Inc.

 


Lighthouse of Collier has a new look..
A new brochure has been generously underwritten by
  Pete Murphy of Spotlight Visuals, Dr. Barrett Ginsberg, Dr. Suzana Tanimoto-Ginsberg and Arthrex,Inc.
THANK YOU!!!

424 Bayfront Place 
Naples, Florida 34102
239.430.EYE4 (3934)
Fax 239.430.9213

Info@LighthouseofCollier.org

Center has been Generously Donated by Bayfront, Inc.

www.lighthouseofcollier.org




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