Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. 

Center for Blindness and Vision Loss

                                

Can you see to read this? Imagine going blind or having any vision loss. Who helps you learn how to socialize, navigate, communicate and feel safe in a sighted world? Who helps you cope and to feel confident that you can live a healthy and productive life?

 As the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, Lighthouse of Collier needs to help the estimated 14,000 local children and adults be independent.

In May 2009, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., A Center for Blindness and Vision Loss was established as a Florida Not-For Profit Corporation. In August 2009, Lighthouse of Collier was granted 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS. Also in August 2009, office space was donated to Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., by Bayfront, Inc.

 The mission of the Lighthouse of Collier is to promote the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of programs and services which foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers.



“Walk A Mile In Our Shoes”

An Awareness Walk with a "sight" twist…

Registered walkers will be given vision impairment glasses*

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Registration begins at 8:00 am

Walk begins 8:30 am

Bayfront Block party to follow

424 Bayfront Place

Free for all ages

 Registration form

Or call 239-430-3934

An event to raise awareness of Lighthouse of Collier and the services we are providing to the estimated 14,000 children & adults in Collier that are blind or vision impaired. The one mile walk begins at Bayfront, the intersection of 3rd Avenue South and Goodlette Frank Road, and culminates with a block party at Bayfront.

 A special drawing & refreshments/water will be provided by Lighthouse of Collier Community supporters to Registered participants.

* To give you, our friends and neighbors, a better understanding of what it means to walk a mile in our shoes, we have vision impairment glasses available for you to wear on this walk.

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Robin Whiteley, CVRT
Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., Center for Blindness and Vision Loss, is proud to announce Robin Whiteley, CVRT, to the team.  Ms. Whiteley is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.  With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Whiteley will be responsible for helping the blind regain their independence through daily living skills, coping with vision loss, safely navigating and outreaching programs.
Please welcome Ms. Whiteley to Naples and Lighthouse of Collier!!!
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CHARITY FOR CHANGE
Lighthouse of Collier selected as one of the beneficiaries

The Charity for Change School “Giver” Program reinforces 19 character traits designated by the school district and state, such as cooperation, kindness, respect, responsibility, and tolerance. The character development and charity themes are throughout the curriculum, which also incorporates the concept of volunteering. Throughout the year, students donate change or hold mini-fundraisers to raise money for their charities. Students also earn money from the Charity for Change community partners by playing the “Counting for Charity” math game. During five annual sessions, they learn about 72 different charities. Each classroom works together to decide on a charity to support, and then sets a goal to raise for that session’s organization.
Thank you!!
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RAFFLE EXTENDED TO APRIL 1, 2012


Bayfront’s 1st Annual Reverse Boat Raffle to Benefit the Blind!
Drawing extended to April 1, 2012

Shane's Cabana Bar, Extreme Family Fun Spot and Lighthouse of Collier are excited to announce the Bayfront's 1st Annual Reverse Boat Raffle!  For those of you who are unfamiliar with a reverse raffle it works as follows:  Only 350 tickets are sold, ticket cost is $100 per ticket.  On April 1, 2012 the drawing will begin at noon at Shane’s Cabana Bar.  The LAST ticket left wins a brand new 2011 20' Blazer Bay Boat and trailer powered by a new 115 HP Yamaha four stroke motor.  Tickets two through nine will win cash prizes.  Reverse raffles become pretty exciting towards the end - people buying and selling tickets, making special deals and pacts, and overall having a great time. 

Tickets can be purchased at any of the three locations.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lighthouse of Collier - a local non profit charity for the blind and vision impaired.

Make sure to buy your tickets soon as they will go fast!  Individuals are allowed to purchase more than one ticket.
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2nd Annual Summer Camp for the Children



TENNIS FOR THE BLIND? YES!!!
WINK TV featured the first time event
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-07-06/Naples-kids-play-tennis-with-a-twist

Lighthouse of Collier’s 1st week of camp was a swinging success. The campers were introduced to tennis!  Yes, tennis for the blind/visually impaired.  The audible foam tennis balls make it possible for the blind to play tennis. The Arthur L. AllenTennis Center hosted the kids to a day of tennis instruction and fun. This first time experience for all was a ball!


 
The campers cruised into the 2nd week of camp with Freedom Waters Foundation and Cruise Naples for a day of fun on a boat trip. 



The 3rd week of camp, the campers were caught horsing around at the Naples Equestrian Challenge for a day of horseback riding and instruction.


“Ah-the sweet smell of success,” summed up Lighthouse of Collier’s last week of camp. The campers visited the Naples Botanical Gardens, specifically the Enabling Garden. The Enabling Garden is designed for children and adults with all types of disabilities. This was the first program in the Enabling Garden and everyone was excited. No sight is needed to enter this garden. The wind chimes greet visitors as they enter the Enabling Gardens while the scents guide one to feel the textures of the plants. The campers were treated to a pizza garden making party-all the ingredients in a pizza; basil, oregano and thyme.  The pizza garden making party really ramped up the camper’s appetites! Thank you Chad, Ann and Danielle!!


The 2nd Annual Summer Camp was made possible by the very generous donations of Mr. and Mrs. Scribner, Lilly Cline Cleaning, Inc., and The Naples Beach Hotel.Transportation for the summer camp generously donated by American Comfort Limousines
www.americancomfortlimo.com
Thank you!!
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2nd Annual Friends Campaign Already Exceeds last year's goal

Make sure you are included!!

Dina Cordell 

Led by Hon. Caroline Martino, Dina Cordell helps launch
Lighthouse of Collier's 2nd Annual Friends Campaign
To be included please call 430-3934. 
Postage for the campaign generously sponsored by Arthrex, Inc.

 


Lighthouse of Collier has a new look..
A new brochure has been generously underwritten by
  Pete Murphy of Spotlight Visuals, Dr. Barrett Ginsberg, Dr. Suzana Ginsberg and Arthrex,Inc.
THANK YOU!!!

424 Bayfront Place 
Naples, Florida 34102
239.430.EYE4 (3934)
Fax 239.430.9213

Info@LighthouseofCollier.org

Center has been Generously Donated by Bayfront, Inc.

www.lighthouseofcollier.org



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