
Lighthouse of Collier White Cane Walk in Naples raises awareness for the visually impaired
Naples News Lighthouse of Collier White Cane Walk in Naples raises awareness for the visually impaired – October 14, 2018

Naples News Lighthouse of Collier White Cane Walk in Naples raises awareness for the visually impaired – October 14, 2018

This annual event will be held this Saturday, October 13 th from 10:00-11:00. Clients and their families and friends are encouraged to participate in a short walk up and down 5 th Avenue. The goal of White Cane Safety Day is to bring public awareness about the White Cane Law and to recognize the white…
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Naples News Blind and visually impaired Collier residents get new tech, gain independence – July 18, 2018

Lighthouse of Collier will begin providing Google Home Devices to clients at no charge. This will enable the blind and visually impaired to be able to use voice-enabled shopping and delivery services from Walmart and other Google Express partners. In addition to providing the funding for the devices, Walmart Store 5391 in Naples, Fla., will…
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Fox 4 Live News Broadcasts – Local nonprofit provides free services for blind and visually impaired (Camps & other services) – June 18, 2018

Sports & Recreation Camp – June 13 – June 15 This three day daily event will enable children with visual impairments to participate in adaptive sports against other athletes who are visually impaired. In addition, children will participate in recreational activities including fishing and paddle boarding. This program is open for children ten and up….
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eBella Magazine Living with ‘Special Disabilities’ featuring Niki who works at Lighthouse of Collier – May 2018 eBella Magazine

The League Club, Inc. has chosen the Lighthouse of Collier as the recipient of a $10,000 grant to help fund its free Summer Camp for children who are blind or visually impaired that runs from July 9th through August 3rd. This camp is specifically designed for children with vision loss to help them participate in…
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Scott has joined Lighthouse of Collier as the Executive Director in March 2018 after completing a successful career in the Senior Living Industry. He spent 23 years with The Eddy Senior Living Communities in upstate New York. The Eddy is a comprehensive continuum of healthcare, supportive housing and community services that reaches 22 counties and…
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Southwest Florida Health and Wellness Magazine It Takes a Community; Together We Can Make a Difference
I called Rosa today to offer a home visit – training had been on hold due to her other health and family commitments. Rosa appreciated the offer as she was having a particularly hard day coping with her vision loss and managing her daily tasks. Rosa expressed feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. She needed to talk. After listening and empathizing with her situation, I suggested that she resume her attendance with the weekly support group- to share her frustrations with her peers. However, Rosa had already been attending on a weekly basis and excitedly rattled off accolades about several members who helped her in their own special way (their names have been changed to protect the group’s privacy). Just a few comments are mentioned below:
George is so insightful, articulate and always offers concrete solutions to every concern.
Rick has a way of making everyone in the group feel comfortable. His sense of humor about vision loss makes it less daunting.
Heather: We have become good friends outside of the group. She has become a huge support to me.
On the whole: “I love and need the group. I had no hope until I met Rick (Support Group Facilitator) and the group!”