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Lighthouse welcomes new staff members for September

Lighthouse welcomes new staff members for September.

Employment Services Hosts National Recruiter

The Employment Services team rolled out the red carpet August 10th for CW Resources, a national recruiter that has hired a dozen participants from the Employment Services

Vision Rehabilitation Duo Broadens Awareness

Wendy Cochran, COTA, and Eric Mills, Orientation and Mobility Instructor, from Vision Rehabilitation participated in two community events aimed at educating people about the services of the Lighthouse.

Seeing Through Simple Solutions

Baton Rouge resident Katherine Baron was well into her 80s before she began having vision issues. Macular degeneration left her with only peripheral vision in her right eye, and as glaucoma took over her left eye, she no longer had depth perception.

History of National Guide Dog Month

Hurricane Season: Staying Safe When Sheltering in Place

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida as a Category 3 storm on August 30 and it reminds us that we need to make a plan sooner rather than later. The peak time for hurricane season is upon us.

Employment Services Remains Compliant

Camp Lighthouse Adds a Little Lagniappe

Fussell Joins Louisiana Rehabilitation Council Board

Lighthouse Louisiana Celebrates MOVEBR Milestone

August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month.

Follow these healthy vision tips from NIH’s National Eye Institute to protect your children’s vision and eye health.

Hurricane preparedness: Know your Zone and Plan Ahead

If you live in a mandatory evacuation area and you are ordered to evacuate, know what steps to take before departing.

Welcome to the Lighthouse

Welcome to our newest staff members.

Camp Lighthouse: Kids Find Focus Through Fun

The first full week of June was packed with play for 12 local youth who participated in Vision Rehabilitation Services’ (VRS) Camp Lighthouse. Through a succession of activities around the community, these visually impaired campers, ages 7 to 16, practiced navigating new environments aided by Lighthouse Louisiana staff.

Shining a Light on Disability Employment

In commemoration of the July 26, 1990, signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July is designated as Disability Pride Month. Lighthouse Louisiana spotlights the pride, challenges, and achievements experienced within the disabled community and highlights the organization’s contributions to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Hurricane Season: What’s in your Go Bag?

Although forecasters predict a near-normal hurricane season, it’s important to be ready to evacuate should a major storm head your way. If you have only moments before leaving, grab these things and go!

Casey Coleman found her future at lighthouse

When Casey Coleman was 18 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called achromatopsia. The condition is characterized by loss of color vision, light sensitivity, and other visual acuity issues, such as myopia and hyperopia.

Consumer Blooms at Dan’s Landscaping

Dan’s Landscaping in Gretna, La., joins a growing network of employers who can attest to the value individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.

Loyola University and Lighthouse Give Consumers a Place to Shine

For nearly 10 years, Lighthouse Louisiana has partnered with Loyola University to give individuals with disabilities meaningful employment. These consumers can be found in Loyola’s Resident Dining Orleans Room, where they work in the front of the house or behind the scenes as dishwashers, line staff and dining room attendants.

Vision Rehab, Making Mats in Fun 101

Vision Rehabilitation’s Fun 101 class meets every two weeks for an entertaining and interactive experience for Lighthouse’s blind and low-vision clients. Fun 101 provides a way to sharpen skills while playfully connecting with others. The class alternates between recreational activities, such as Yahtzee; trivia and yoga, and craft-making.

Lighthouse Employee Leads Tandem Bike Rides

When David Green first rode a tandem bike after going blind, he didn’t know what to expect. What he found was a renewed energy, stirring something inside of him that he wanted to share with others.