18 Nov Finding Light in the Holiday Season: Community, Connection, and Accessibility
The holiday season is a time of gratitude, gathering, and celebration...
28 Oct East Texas marks White Cane Day at Tyler’s Bergfeld Park
October 25, 2025Tyler Morning Telegraph Friday’s third annual East Texas White Cane Day at Bergfeld Park celebrated the resilience of individuals with visual impairments while shining a spotlight on the importance of inclusion and accessibility in everyday life. The local event precedes and coincides with National...
13 Oct Empowering Independence: Celebrating Ability During Blind Awareness Month and NDEAM
Each October, we celebrate two meaningful observances that reflect the heart of our mission at the East Texas Lighthouse: Blind Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Together, these observances remind us that individuals who are blind or visually impaired are not defined...
12 Sep More Than Meets the Eye: Understanding Cortical Visual Impairment in Children
September is recognized as Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on one of the most common yet often misunderstood causes of vision impairment in children. At the East Texas Lighthouse, we are committed to helping families and educators better...
13 Aug Clear Vision for a Bright School Year: August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
With a new school year already underway across East Texas, students are settling into routines of homework, projects, and extracurricular activities. But there’s one essential for success that can still be overlooked: Your child’s vision. Good eye health is critical for academic achievement, and August,...
02 Jun Living with Sudden Vision Loss: A Guide for Navigating Change
Losing vision unexpectedly—whether due to illness, injury, or a sudden diagnosis—can be overwhelming. It affects not only how you see the world but how you navigate it, both physically and emotionally. While the journey may feel isolating at first, it’s important to know that you...
07 May Beep Baseball brings inclusion, competition in East Texas
May 6, 2025Tyler Morning Telegraph The crack of the bat isn’t the only sound that matters in the game of baseball. For athletes who are blind or visually impaired, the success of a base hit depends on the steady beeping of a softball — and the...
02 May From Tyler to the Frontlines: How Our Products Support U.S. Troops
At the East Texas Lighthouse, we often say that our products support our country and our military—but every now and then, we see that truth come to life in powerful ways. Recently, a local U.S. soldier stationed in the Middle East texted a photo to his...
10 Apr Craig Ellis Shines Spotlight On East Texas Lighthouse and Horizon Industries on KTBB Radio
April 10, 2025 Earlier this month, East Texas Lighthouse was honored to be featured on KTBB’s weekly radio program, In Focus. Our very own Craig Ellis joined the show to share the rich history of our organization, provide an overview of the wide range of programs...
11 Mar Shining a Light on Potential: East Texas Lighthouse Hosts Job Shadowing Event
The East Texas Lighthouse recently hosted a transformative Job Shadowing event, pairing blind and visually impaired students with professionals who share their experiences. This event carried a powerful message: Vision does not define potential. By shadowing blind and visually impaired professionals, students saw firsthand how adaptability,...