Recent News
Lighthouse Children’s Program Summer ends, with certificates and cupcakes.
We are proud of the progress of our class of Summer 2018. We will miss you– at least until school starts. Click on picture to enlarge
DishWasher Door Open Alert, this month’s Product Spotlight
Our spotlight for August is a handy device that beeps when your dishwasher door is open, heading off bruises and falls in the kitchen.
New 12 Inch Digital Magnifier, On Sale at PEEPERS
There is a new digital magnifier in town, and the PEEPERS Store has it on sale for August, at $100 off! The Visolux Digital XL FHD Magnifier has a 12-inch touch screen, Full High Definition image quality, 2x to 22x magnification zoom, and even hooks up to your television. Download…
Adjusting to Vision Loss: Article in Charlotte Sun
A recent seminar on vision loss, its causes and how to adjust to it, was organized by Lighthouse of Manasota and Solaris Healthcare in Port Charlotte. Attendees heard from Optometrist Dr. Chelsea Spalding, vision rehabilitation therapist Sally Meyers, first-hand experiences of patients and caregivers. Charlotte Sun reporter Debbie Flessner wrote…
Product Spotlight for July is a versatile light
This month’s Product Spotlight shines on the OttLite, the portable task lamp with a special low heat, low glare light source. The light is balanced for brightness and contrast. Come in to the Peepers Store to check it out!
July 17 is a Prime Day to Smile on Amazon
Amazon’s Smile program donates a percentage of sales to nonprofits. Tuesday, July 17 is Prime Day, with specials and one-of-a-kind deals for Amazon Prime members. Use our Smile login and you get all the savings while supporting Lighthouse. smile.amazon.com/ch/59-2591136
Summer continues to Sizzle at the PEEPERS Store
Our selection of desktop video magnifiers is the ultimate solution for reading with low vision. We had a one-week sale in June, but we still have some left so the 15″ to 24″ screen, top of the line magnifiers will continue on sale through July at sizzling discounts. (And if…
Support Lighthouse at 3 Keys Brewing July 23
3 Keys Brewing in Bradenton is having a Mission Monday with Lighthouse on July 23. Eat, drink and benefit a good cause all at the same time. 10% of sales will be donated to Lighthouse.
Sizzling Summer Sale this week only in the Peepers Store
Desktop video magnifiers are extremely useful for those with low vision. Three models are on sale this week only at big savings. You have to come in to the Peepers Store and see for yourself! The store is in the Lighthouse offices at 7318 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The…
Insight Newsletter for June 2018
The Insight newsletter out. If you haven’t seen it, we have it here in three different versions: All text (including alt-text of pictures); Complete 6-page pdf, and for the first time, a completely tagged accessible edition. Because reading software varies, some alt-text descriptions of photos may be skipped, on VoiceOver…
Product spotlight in the PEEPERS Store
Each month, we will shine a light on a useful item available in the PEEPERS Low Vision Store. While the store’s main goal is to meet the needs of low vision customers, many of our household items will make life easier for anyone!
June sale at the Peepers Low Vision Store
The Peepers Low Vision Store is once again featuring one of our High Definition video magnifiers for our June sale. These precision Eschenbach devices are incredibly versatile. You really need to come in and see one in action, and evaluate whether it suits your particular level of vision with one…
Flower arranging craft at Lighthouse of Manasota
A community crafting event just wrapped up at Lighthouse of Manasota. Generous donations of flowers and materials by Tiger Lily Florist of Sarasota and Saddle Creek Florist of Bradenton were turned into floral arrangements by clients and alumni.
The Giving Challenge Can Double Your Contribution
The 2018 Giving Challenge is coming up, and brings the opportunity to double the impact of your contribution of $25 or more. Open and download the flyer as a pdf file
Art in the Dark Event a Big Success, and a Lot of Fun too
Saturday April 14 was the annual Lighthouse of Manasota Art in the Dark Event, combining charity gala, special dinner menu at Michael’s on East, and a presentation by The Ringling Museum Education Department on experiencing art through senses other than sight. The first photo gallery is here, featuring arriving guests…
