The Chicago Lighthouse is a comprehensive social service organization serving the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities since 1906.

Chicago, IL
Joined February 2009
What do you do with your cane when you’re not using it? Our orientation and mobility instructor, Jaret Bozigian, shares a simple answer you can find at almost any store. Happy White Cane Safety Day! #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #BlindMonth #OrientationAndMobility
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Happy White Cane Safety Day! Should you put your wrist through the strap on your cane? Our orientation and mobility instructor gets this question a lot, and his answer comes with a few exceptions. #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #OrientationAndMobility
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Not all cane tips are the same. Jaret Bozigian, our orientation and mobility instructor, walks through three of them and shows you how to swap one out in honor of White Cane Safety Day. 🦯 #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #BlindMonth #OrientationAndMobility #WhiteCane
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Happy White Cane Safety Day! Our orientation and mobility instructor, Jaret Bozigian, is sharing a few things most people don't know about the long white cane. Make sure to stick around for the third one. #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #OrientationAndMobility
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Legally blind doesn't mean total darkness. Most people who are legally blind have some usable vision. That's one of the myths we're busting for #WorldSightDay. #LoveYourEyes
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HystericalFest puts disability representation center stage with 10 short plays exploring a variety of disability experiences through humor and theater. Learn more about the festival and its approach to accessibility in our latest Disability Minute. youtu.be/4CTVm9ELQCU
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The Cubs season may be over, but our favorite day at the ballpark will live on in Lighthouse history. Thank you to @Cubs and every partner who helped us bring the first-ever Disability Pride Fair to Gallagher Way in July! #DisabilityPride #Cubs #GoCubsGo
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When and how to disclose a disability or chronic illness while dating is a personal choice. Meet Dateability, a dating app that gives users the power to decide what they share and when they share it. Watch our latest Disability Minute. #Dateability youtu.be/5quhAcPuh0s
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What does an accessible fashion show sound like for someone who is blind? Let us show you. We helped bring the first ever audio described runway show to Chicago Fashion Week, and we're bringing that experience to FLAIR next week! #Accessibility #InclusiveFashion #AudioDescription
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What does it take to qualify for a guide dog? In this Disability Minute, Nicki Purpura learns from Danielle Huber of Leader Dogs for the Blind about the travel skills, routines, and responsibilities that guide dog handlers need. #GuideDogMonth #GuideDog youtu.be/Sy8Zj8XLDCM
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Every summer, our hallways get louder and a whole lot cuter when @NFB_voice's BELL Academy returns. We are always excited to host this 2-week program that teaches kids who are blind Braille literacy and orientation & mobility skills while building confidence and independence.
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Did you know that you can use disability benefits to pay for a house? Listen to this Disability Minute to learn how disability benefits and housing programs may help make homeownership more accessible. youtu.be/giWQcHBYAro
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The halls are full, the smiles are back, and a new school year is underway at our Children's Development Center! We welcomed students with a special first-day celebration and a reminder that says it all: "This school is better because YOU are in it!"
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Lincoln Park Zoo (@lincolnparkzoo) is helping set the standard for accessibility with multisensory programs, remote access technology, and thoughtful accommodations for visitors of all abilities. Learn more in this Disability Minute: youtu.be/_i1OCRxIwi4
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Students and families from our therapeutic day school had a ball at last week’s summer “Beach Ball”! The celebration brought everyone together for a joyful sendoff to summer, with plenty of fun before we get ready to welcome students back to school next week.
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Back-to-school season is almost here. In this Disability Minute, hear first-hand from high school students with disabilities who share practical tips on routines, accommodations, and preparing for a successful school year. youtu.be/bwelLQjkd20
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A wild adventure came to our Children’s Development Center this summer! Thanks to a visit from the Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo, students met an amazing mix of animal friends and had the opportunity to touch, hold, and learn about each one.
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Smooth sailing for our Seniors Program this week! After lunch at the Chicago Yacht Club, participants cruised Lake Michigan, taking in Chicago's iconic shoreline. Thanks to @Wintrust, @chicagoyc, and our volunteers. More info about our Seniors Program: chicagolighthouse.org/progra…
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We were honored to award the Lader Family Scholarship to 23 students this month, helping them pursue their educational dreams this fall. Since 2004, The Chicago Lighthouse has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to blind and visually impaired students.
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