CBS 19 Published: October 11, 2023Zak Wellerman Tyler, Texas - An East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind employee has been named the winner of the National Industries for the Blind's Milton J Samuelson Career Achievement Award for his work in advocating for the local blind community. Craig Ellis,...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Published: October 14, 2023Jennifer Scott Tyler, Texas - The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind hosted its inaugural East Texas White Cane Day on Friday morning at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. The event celebrates the achievements of those who are blind or visually impaired,...
KLTV - Tyler Published: September 21, 2023 LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - If you were told you will permanently lose you sight, what would you do? Two East Texans who have accepted that loss tell us with the help of the Texas Workforce Commission, they are learning how...
October 1, 2023 October is a month that provides us cooler temperatures, vibrant fall colors, pumpkin spice lattes, and excitement about the upcoming holiday season. It also happens to be National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This annual observance, established in 1945, serves as a reminder...
KLTV - Tyler Published: September 19, 2023 September is known as National Service Animal Month. This month is used to highlight and bring awareness to the extraordinary work service animals do. Emily Anderson is originally from the DFW area and recently chose to move to Tyler to start...
KCTV - Kansas City Published: September 4, 2023 A Kansas City man who was born blind defied the odds and was able to fulfill his dreams, throwing the first pitch at the Royals game on Labor Day. “I always thought that sports was something that was out of...
September 8, 2023 For many of us, the ability to see and navigate the world around us is something we take for granted. For the blind and visually impaired, daily tasks we might consider simple can be monumental challenges. Fortunately, guide dogs have emerged as incredible...
Tyler Morning Telegraph Published: August 17, 2023 East Texas Lighthouse was recognized with Grainger’s 2022 Partners in Performance Award. Grainger, a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating supplies, presents the award to a select group of suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the year. Grainger’s Partners in Performance Award...
August 16, 2023 The human sense of sight is a priceless gift that allows us to experience the world around us in vibrant detail. However, visual impairments can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. With advances in medical technology and an aging population, concerns about...
July 21, 2023 White Cane Safety Day is an annual reminder of the resilience and determination of visually impaired individuals. On October 6, 1964, a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress was signed into law, authorizing President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim October 15th of each...
