With the arrival of COVID-19 and the rapid onset of a devastating pandemic, 2020 proved a tough year for many families. Lighthouse of Collier was grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with two businesses to provide full Thanksgiving meals to three families who have been affected by vision loss and the stress of COVID-19. The…
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EIGHTH ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FORE SARAH GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting Lighthouse of Collier & Foundation Fighting Blindness December 21, 2020 12:30 Shotgun Start Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Hosted by the Hardwig Family Registration 11:30 a.m. Boxed Lunch & Shotgun Start 12:30 p.m. Entry fee $175. Call 239.430.3934 to register via phone or for…
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What a 1st week of our Annual Appeal! Thank you to those that have already donated so generously, but we still need help to reach the goal set by the Bookbinder Family Foundation. The Bookbinder Family Foundation has generously created a challenge for the Lighthouse of Collier. If we raise $50,000 during this appeal by…
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This annual event will be held October 15th. Clients and their families and friends are encouraged to participate in two Zoom sessions during the day. Please contact the Lighthouse for the Zoom links. Session I 9:55am-11:05pm – join us with our sister agency (New Vision for Independence) via Zoom Learn more about and celebrate the abilities…
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Lighthouse of Collier would like to invite you to participate in our White Cane Safety Awareness Day Zoom Edition | October 15, 2020 Co-hosted by our sister agency, New Vision for Independence This is the nationally observed day to celebrate the white cane as a tool for independence and to inform the public that a…
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The Lighthouse of Collier is pleased to announce that we have received 2 generous grants. $10,000 Moorings Park Foundation The Community Grants Program strives to improve the quality of life and healthy living in Collier county by providing project-based funding to non-profit agencies that serve local seniors in need. $25,000 Richard Schulze Family Foundation The…
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WGCU (PBS and NPR for southwest Florida) Navigating the Pandemic with Vision Loss – July 8, 2020
Check out the story featuring Lighthouse of Collier by WGCU, the local NPR station. It focuses on what it is like for people who are vision-impaired to navigate a pandemic where touch is being limited. We are in the news! Visit WGCU to read and listen to the story.
We are very pleased to announce that Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 Florida State Budget and the Lighthouse special grant request of $85,000 has been funded. These funds will allow us to continue to help visually impaired and blind clients who live in Collier County and surrounding areas maintain…
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Our camp concluded today with a Virtual closing & rewards ceremony which included a video of our activities and learning experiences throughout the week! A Special thank you goes out to our sponsors: Concept Elevator Group, LLC Florida Division of Blind Services NCEF (Naples Children and Education Foundation) Schulze Family Foundation Two Guys Kitchen &…
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I started working with William from the very first day I began as an instructor for the Lighthouse of Collier. William has been totally blind now for a few years. He participates in many different group classes provided from the Lighthouse such as: iOS class where we provide instruction on using iPhones, weekly support groups, history club and book club as well as spending time with me once per week going over his iPhone.
William and I started with the basics. First, we learned how to turn voiceover (iPhone’s screen reader program) on and off using his shortcut as well as Siri, then opening and closing apps using Siri. Once he was comfortable with those things we practiced closing apps using the app switcher and now we are working on deleting unwanted emails, messages and voicemail.
Each week I work with William, he is always a delight! He is extremely patient and does not get discouraged when something does not go right. He enjoys learning something new and does not give up on it until he has mastered a new skill. He is taking all of this instruction with a wonderful attitude! I enjoy each and every week we get together!
