Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center
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Hope and empowerment for the visually impaired. More info here: https://t.co/91XPey5ReO #Blind #Blindness #VisionLoss
Sarasota, FL
Joined February 2014
Missed our new CEO on #SuncoastView? Catch the replay to learn about Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center and our upcoming Vino Sans Vision Fundraiser! 🍷 https://t.co/Qo05KPmj9W
#BlindnessAwareness #VinoSansVisionFundraiser #MakeADifference #VisionLoss
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Due to the impending hurricane, Lighthouse is closed as of today, Tuesday, August 29th until further notice. Please stay safe through the storm! #Hurricane #Florida #HurricaneIdalia
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When being a sighted guide, DO offer your arm for the individual to hold onto. DON'T grab the person and try to steer them. #DosAndDonts #Blind #TheMoreYouKnow #SightedGuide #VisionLoss
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The Lighthouse names Alexandra Elman Foley as CEO
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Previous CEO Lisa Howard will lead the vision-loss education nonprofit's first capital campaign in its history.
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Lighthouse Announces Transition in Leadership
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Legally blind toddler has a joyful reaction to seeing his parents for the first time
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Visibility upgrades on the way for GMD crosswalks
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A new FDOT project along Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring improvements to four crosswalks on Longboat Key and add a new one.
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‘Dangerously Hot’ Temps, Excessive Heat Advisories Continue In FL: NWS
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Many cities have set record daily high temperatures this week as much of Florida is under heat warnings, advisories Thursday, the NWS said.
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An easy way to measure water for #Cooking is by grabbing a large mixing bowl, filling it up with water and then using your measuring cups to scoop out the amount of water needed. This will ensure less of a mess while cooking. #BlindTips #VisionLoss #BlindCooking #Ingredients
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Lighthouse Open House Social in Port Charlotte at Christ the King Lutheran Church (WELS), Monday August 28th at 11:00 AM, Tickets: Free. https://t.co/b4YoGVIreM
#Charities #PortCharlotte #SocialEvvnt
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🧵“It’s very scary when the central vision starts to go. But I’m unstoppable. The way I’ve worked has changed but you must evolve and find ways around things.” Novelist @trishaashley has myopic macular degeneration and is registered as Severely Sight Impaired. #BookLoversDay
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FL Heat Advisory Prompts Safety Precautions In Sarasota: DOH
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With a heat advisory issued in southwest Florida, Department of Health officials urged precautions and safety measures for residents.
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CORRECTED LINK: Raise a glass with Lighthouse at Vino Sans Vision! 🍷
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A unique dinner & wine tasting benefit event Raise a glass with Lighthouse at Vino Sans Vision! Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center presents... Vino Sans Vision! A unique dinner and blind wine
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RAZ Mobility Launches Accessible and Innovative Smartphone for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired -
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RAZ Mobility (www.razmobility.com), the leading provider of mobile assistive technology, announced today the launch of the SmartVision 3. This Google certifi...
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If you see a blind or partially sighted person using a phone, they aren't faking it. If you see a blind or partially sighted person paying for a ticket on a bus, they aren't faking it. Some blind and partially sighted people can still see something. And many use assistive tech.
Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for disabled people to be accused of exaggerating or even faking their impairment or condition. But experiences of disability vary from person to person, and the needs of some conditions change regularly 🧵
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