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The first iPhone was sold 10 years ago on June 28, 2007. While it immediately became popular among millions of people throughout the world, those of us with disabilities were unable to use, let alone enjoy all of the iPhone’s exciting and (at the time) new features. That all changed in 2009 with the launch…
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During a recent outing to the movies, I requested audio description service at the theater. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, audio description is the narration of what is happening in a movie, TV show or play. It can help those of us without sight keep up with what is going on, especially in movies…
Most people have heard about and seen guide dogs when out and about. These service animals are carefully trained to lead their owners around other people and obstacles. Individuals with vision loss throughout the world use guide dogs (also called dog guides) to travel safely and independently to and from home, work, school and countless…
The game-changing IrisVision device, which is assisting individuals with vision loss, was highlighted on ABC 7’s morning news on Sunday, June 18. Tom Perski, senior vice president of rehabilitation services, provided demonstrations and noted that The Lighthouse is the only place in the Midwest where this innovative product is available.
The Chicago Lighthouse’s 2017 Seeing What’s Possible Gala was mentioned on ABC 7’s highly rated 10 pm newscast on Friday evening, June 9. The elegant affair, which featured a red carpet premiere of an upcoming PBS profile about The Lighthouse, was emceed by the station’s award-winning reporter Leah Hope. It also saluted Lighthouse Board Member…
People of all ages have embraced technology and social media. Nowadays, we are constantly checking our profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. to stay in touch with our family and friends, learn about the latest news and stay connected with what happens throughout the world. From seeing pictures of our family and friends, to viral…
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It has long been known that children who are blind or severely visually impaired encounter many barriers for learning to read and write Braille. For one, a lack of resources such as not having the appropriate tools in developing countries prevents students with vision loss from ever learning the system. Youngsters who are blind in…
The Chicago Lighthouse’s outdoor garden was literally transformed into a mini field of dreams on Friday, June 2! That’s where students in our Children’s Development Center (CDC) for students with multi-disabilities and our blended Preschool participated in the agency’s 38th Annual Special Games. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our children to show everyone all…
Our friends at the American Theatre Company (ATC) are offering a special touch tour and audio description performance of a World Premiere, “T.,” on Saturday, June 17. Named for controversial skater Tonya Harding, this provocative new play by Dan Aibel explores the psychology of underdogs, desperate to rise above their class. Audio described tickets for…
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