The Dining in the Dark event scheduled for March 26, 2020 has been cancelled due to heightened concern regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) . We appreciate everyone who has purchased tickets and provided support for the event. In the end, we believe it is our responsibility to assure the health and well-being of our clients,…
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Let’s face it, Collier County is mainly a car-dependent town. The roads are wide, traffic volume is high and for the most part neighborhoods do not connect. Collier is not a pedestrian friendly town. Therefore, crossing these wide streets can pose a challenge for the Collier County residents who cannot drive. Now imagine trying to…
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Naples News Celebration of Philanthropy – Lighthouse of Collier received the Harvey Kapnick Award – December 8, 2019
Naples Florida Weekly Photos from the Celebration of Philanthropy – Lighthouse of Collier received the Harvey Kapnick award for service excellence – November 21, 2019
Naples Florida Weekly Making a Difference – October 17, 2019
This annual event will be held October 15th from 11:00-12:00. Clients and their families and friends are encouraged to participate in a short walk up and down 5th Avenue. The goal of White Cane Safety Day is to bring public awareness about the White Cane Law and to recognize the white cane as a tool…
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Naples News Lighthouse of Collier to be honored at Celebration of Philanthropy – October 2, 2019
NBC-2 Lighthouse of Collier client Sarah Hardwig uses voice to overcome limitations – July 22, 2019
Lighthouse of Collier has been awarded a grant of $10,000 from the Moorings Park Foundation. It will help us continue to meet the needs of Seniors in Collier County who are blind or visually blind. The mission of Lighthouse of Collier is to foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually…
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We are pleased to announce that Lighthouse of Collier has been selected to be the recipient of the first Impact Day at the new Lucky’s Market North Naples located at 6424 Naples Blvd (at Airport-Pulling Road). The new store is opening April 17th. The Impact Day will be on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019. On that…
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Kathy is a young, working-age woman who went completely blind about eight years ago. She has been receiving services from the Lighthouse on and off for the past five years. The first four of those years, Kathy made minimal progress while she struggled with medical issues. However, over the past year her health has improved, making it possible for her to attend classes on a regular basis.
In that time, Kathy learned how to navigate a computer using only JAWS screen reading software and Windows keyboard commands. She is quick to grasp and retain new concepts with little assistance. In fact, she often troubleshoots a problem on her own. Kathy’s newly learned computer skills make it easy for her to attend remote classes the Lighthouse offers. She regularly attends the Tuesday coffee chat, independent living workshops, Wednesday support group, and history/book club, and meets for individual technology lessons.
Due to her preexisting health conditions, Kathy has not left home since the onset of the pandemic. She orders groceries online and participates in virtual doctors’ visits. Kathy stated that even though she is unable to venture out she has remained digitally connected with her Lighthouse friends. Since the Lighthouse moved to a remote learning platform, Kathy made more friends. They exchanged contact info and developed a much-needed support network for blind or visually impaired people isolated by self-quarantine.
Kathy’s goals are to master skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. She would love to work as an office assistant in an agency that serves people living with disability. Kathy’s ultimate personal goal is to live independently in her own home. Through hard work and sheer determination, Kathy will reach and exceed all her goals.
