I am thrilled to spotlight the Lighthouse Orientation & Mobility Program this year for the Spring Campaign!

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or DeafBlind to live independent and fulfilling lives.

The Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Program at the Lighthouse provides more than just skills; it offers the gift of independence. It’s the transformative experience of learning to navigate a world that seems unfamiliar, to walk with purpose, to step into a future without barriers.

With the guidance of the expert instructors at the Lighthouse, employees can adapt and begin to feel comfortable navigating with confidence. They learn to move through bustling streets and neighborhoods, maneuver in their own homes and workspaces, and to use tools like white canes, dog guides, and other advanced technology tools. This isn’t just about physical movement - it’s about reclaiming one’s independence.

Your generosity is an essential part of this. Gifts to the O&M Program allows the Lighthouse to continue providing, adapting, and expanding this life-changing program to those who need it most. Your gift fuels the tools, the training, and the trust that empowers individuals to live on their own terms.

A gift of $125 covers the cost of a training session for someone who needs help learning a route to the bus stop, or to the grocery store. It covers the cost of working one-on-one with an instructor to develop a safe route to work, or to navigate within the workplace safely and independently.