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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…
Graduation and reception in Port Charlotte
Wednesday marked the Port Charlotte class graduation from the Lighthouse Adjustment to Vision Loss program, and certificates marked the event. There was a reception at the Cultural Center including clients past and present, professionals in the eye care field and Lighthouse staff. The Adjustment classes are held periodically through the…
March Sale, in the PEEPERS Store
March brings a sale price on a popular item, the precision Smartlux video magnifier by Eschenbach for 10% off. Click to download flyer
Lighthouse group visits Ringling Circus Museum
A Lighthouse of Manasota Adjustment to Vision Loss class visited the Ringling Circus Museum Monday. Guides shared history and showed off circus artifacts from the 44.000 piece Howard Bros. Circus model to huge carved wagons and John Ringling’s rail car.
Extraordinary Parenting in Mommy Magazine – The Gentry Hoffman Story
A wonderful article in this month’s Mommy Magazine tells the story of 3 year old Gentry Hoffman, born with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and her family’s path to moving past the condition and raising a wonderful child. Mother Carolyn Hoffman talked to writer Beth Luberecki about diagnosis and doctors, occupational therapy…
Lighthouse Staffers Study Human Guide Technique
Lighthouse of Manasota is holding a series of educational seminars for our staff, in order to learn more about interacting with the visually impaired community. Thursday’s class on Human Guide technique focused on the technique and etiquette of assisting people with low vision or blindness to navigate challenging situations in…
A Fun Day at Livingston’s for Transition Teens
Students in the Lighthouse Transition program enjoyed a visit to Livingston’s Amusements in Sarasota over the weekend. Arcade games, Bazooka Ball and go carts were on the menu, followed by a pizza feast.
PEEPERS Low Vision Store February Sale
During February, not only are all electronic and video magnifiers 10% off, but the Eschenbach Smartlux is featured at 15% off!
PEEPERS Store sale for January – Timepieces and Magnifiers
The PEEPERS Low Vision Store is extending the sale on talking watches, audio clocks and electronic magnifiers through the end of January, because the Holidays were over just too quickly. (Image of sale flyer featuring photos of timepieces and magnifiers) Click to download sale flyer
Lighthouse of Manasota, in the Holiday Spirit
The staff at Lighthouse of Manasota is not large, and a number mostly work in the field with clients. So it is a special treat when all gather for a Christmas lunch and party. Wednesday December 20 was celebrated with good food, elf names assigned, and ornaments exchanged.
