What a camp! Our Children’s camp concluded on Friday, June 16, 2023. During each week of camp, students participated in several outings, providing them with opportunities to integrate into the community and practice independent travel skills. Our summer camp for children ages 6-13 offered an opportunity for children to apply skills they have practiced and…
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We’re excited to announce that Lighthouse of Collier has been awarded FULL Accreditation through the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) Accreditation Program. The mission of the AER Accreditation Program is to advance excellence in the field of blindness and low vision services by ensuring that: organizations and specialized…
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Our 13th Annual Benefit “Celebrating LIGHThouse” on November 9th was a tremendous success! We were able to raise over $100,000 towards our programs and services that directly benefit the visually impaired community within Collier County. As always, our annual event wouldn’t be a success without your help by spreading the word about how important Lighthouse of…
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Lighthouse of Collier has moved, but not too far away. To celebrate, we invite you to join us for an Open House on March 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. to come by and see our new home! Light refreshments will be served. We are now located at the same Horseshoe Square address on the…
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It has been worth the wait! Lighthouse of Collier has moved as of 2-1-22, but not too far away from the previous spot! We are at our the same Horseshoe Square address, but now we are on the 1st floor (Suite 101). The entrance is on the West side of the building (left side) and…
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Clients and their families and friends are invited to participate in a short walk on 5th Avenue to promote White Cane Safety Day and recognize the white cane as a tool of independence for blind and visually impaired pedestrians in our communities. Clients are encouraged to bring their white canes, but extra canes will be…
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This year’s Transition Summer Camp began July 12th and concludes this Sunday, July 25th with an afternoon at the theatre to see Naples Players’ production of The Wedding Singer. The camp has been comprised of various outings and activities such as pottery through Clay More Ceramics, up close encounters with wolves at Shy Wolf Sanctuary, a “Cake-Off”,…
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One of the many highlights from our children’s summer camp that concluded last week was the presentation by Andrew Kirkpatrick, Adobe’s Director of Accessibility. He posted a blog highlighting Lighthouse of Collier and its services, and our collaboration with them for the Children’s Summer Camp. Click here to read the blog
Children’s Virtual Summer Camp 2021 Is Back! The Lighthouse of Collier Children’s Camp starts today, Monday, June 14! Our summer camp offers an opportunity for children to apply skills they have practiced and learned throughout the school year. Activities address independent living skills, assistive technology, communication skills, social skills, recreation skills, career readiness and more!…
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Rick joined the Lighthouse of Collier in February 2015. Helping people who are blind or visually impaired is Rick’s passion. He knows firsthand what it is like to live with vision loss as he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age eight. He knows how difficult it can be to get along in a sighted…
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As a result of the legislative grant, Lighthouse of Collier is able to provide a robust home services program. Through that program, services are provided to Nathan. He is an elderly veteran man living alone and has no family to take care of him in the area. Nathan cannot drive and did not have access to resources that would provide him rides when he initially became a client.
Nathan has learned tools, tips, techniques, and trainings to make his everyday life easier. One of the most useful tools he has learned is how to use Collier Area Paratransit System to take him around town and to important appointments. Nathan has become more independent because of his ability to obtain transportation. More information on this service can be found at: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-f-r/public-transit-neighborhood-enhancement/our-services/collier-area-paratransit-system-7568
