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 ...
Legally blind Pine Tree senior overcomes odds ahead of graduation
CBS 19 Author: Ashley French Published: 7:40 AM CDT May 17, 2023 LONGVIEW, Texas — The road to graduation is never easy. As a matter of fact, it's even harder for students living with a disability. Pine Tree High ...
