East Texas resident takes white cane training course while losing vision
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 ...
Special service dog changes UT Tyler student’s life for the better
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 ...
Blind KC man defies odds at Royals’ Labor Day game
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 ...
East Texas Lighthouse recognized for operational excellence by Grainger
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 ...
99-year-old East Texas native learning to navigate life with new phone by her side
KLTV Author: Andrea Valdez Published: July 6, 2023 TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As people get older, many would think it is time to slow down and take it easy. However, with the help of new technology, it’s a new ...
East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind holds annual Camp Lighthouse, focuses on independence
Tyler Morning Telegraph Author: Jessica Payne Published: July 4, 2023 The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind recently held its second annual Camp Lighthouse last week focusing on independence. The camp is a way for blind and visually impaired ...
East Texas Summer Camp Uplifts Teens With Visual Impairments
CBS 19 Author: José Alonzo Published: June 29, 2023 TYLER, Texas — It’s the season for summer camps and many within East Texas are already underway. While many focus on fun activities the East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind's ...
Tyler native succeeds at U.S. Naval Academy to become its first blind graduate
Tyler Paper Author: Jennifer Scott Published: June 7, 2023 When Alberto Destarac began losing his vision last year, he felt his future was bleak, especially since he was attending the U.S. Naval Academy. “I just felt so defeated… I didn’t ...
