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Guide Dog Etiquette on International Guide Dog Day

April 28, 2021
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Many people are absolutely taken in by the beautiful, soft, furry, wonderful dog guides. However, it is very important to remember that guide dogs are working dogs with an extremely important and noble job. Their job is to safely guide…

Client Impact: Susan’s Story

April 12, 2021
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Taking a stroll around the neighborhood, hopping on the city bus, or meeting up with friends for lunch all seem like fun and easy everyday activities. But for Susan Reed, these activities started to become unattainable. As her vision progressively…

Meet the Inaugural Lighthouse Limelight Employee Recognition Award Winners

March 31, 2021
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We are super excited to announce the inaugural Lighthouse of Pinellas Limelight Employee Recognition award winners! Congratulations to Jessica Tomlinson, M. Ed, CVRT, CATIS, Rehabilitation Instructor and Meri Taylor, CVRT, CATIS, Program Manager on being the recipients of this month’s…

Q&A With Our Assistive Technology Instructor

March 26, 2021
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Q&A With Assistive Technology Instructor Brad Taylor On March 2019, the United States Congress designated March 27th as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. They stated that “assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used…

Lighthouse on WFLA’s AM Tampa Bay

March 6, 2020
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Mike Porter and Carolina Piamba, Night at the Races event committee and members of the Lighthouse of Pinellas Board of Directors, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the Night at the Races-Lighthouse of Pinellas Event. Listen to the segment on…

Thank You, Hancock Whitney!

January 10, 2020
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Representatives from Hancock Whitney holding large donation check with Lighthouse Pinellas CEO, Kim Church
The Lighthouse Teen Transition Program is sincerely thankful for Hancock Whitney and their generous $10,000 grant to help support the teen Career Exploration Project (CEP). CEP teaches STEM skills including exposure to Robotics and 3D Printing with a focus on…

Emerging Technology – Smart Phone App Advancements

November 22, 2019
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Carlos, Karli, and Jason walking on sidewalk using Lazarillo app
Rene Espinoza, CEO of LazarilloApp is developing a smart phone app that aims to improve navigational experience for the blind and visually impaired. Lighthouse of Pinellas Mobility specialist, Karli Davis, has been working with the app designer, to map out…

Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. – Teen Transition Program

May 13, 2019
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Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. – Teen Transition Program Our Teen Transition program was featured as part of the City of Pinellas Park Charity and Non-profit Spotlight this quarter.

Teenager’s blindness helped shape her faith and outlook

April 29, 2019
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Marisa D’Amore’s first eye surgery came when she was just 83 days old. She’s now a swimmer and public speaker. Author: Bobby Lewis Published: 5:39 PM EDT April 11, 2019 Updated: 10:17 AM EDT April 12, 2019 LARGO, Fla. —…

Beeping eggs assembled for Easter Egg hunt for visually impaired children

March 7, 2018
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Members of the Tampa Bay Area Regional Bomb Squad collaborated on a joint effort to make special electronic beeping Easter eggs for an upcoming Easter Egg hunt for visually impaired children at their headquarters in Tampa on Monday, March 5,…

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Dining in the Dark 2025

Join us at our first annual Dining in the Dark experience that includes an interactive dinner, silent auction, and hand-on stations where you can step into the shoes of a Lighthouse client and learn basic skills for independence while enjoying…

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Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Empowering Independence: Lighthouse of Pinellas’ Vocational Rehabilitation Program For individuals who are blind or have low vision, finding and maintaining employment can present unique challenges. At Lighthouse of Pinellas (LHP), we believe that vision loss should never be a barrier…

January is Braille Literacy Month

What is Braille Literacy Month? Braille Literacy Month, celebrated each January, honors the contributions of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system, and raises awareness about its importance in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.…

Dining in the Dark 2025

Join us at our first annual Dining in the Dark experience that includes an interactive dinner, silent auction, and hand-on stations where you can step into the shoes of a Lighthouse client and learn basic skills for independence while enjoying…

Lighthouse of Pinellas on BLOOM

BLOOM with Gayle Guyardo recently featured Lighthouse of Pinellas in a segment on July 10, 2023. BLOOM is Tampa Bay’s only daily 1-hour TV show focusing on health & lifestyle. BLOOM covers the topics of health & medicine, nutrition, fitness,…

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