The renowned DeafBlind Retreat will be held this summer! 

We are so THRILLED and heartened to see the incredible support of our community rally together for the return of the DeafBlind Retreat. A huge thank you to everyone who has made a gift, created a fundraising page, shared a post, told your friend about us, and more. We could not have done it without our wonderful community.
 
There is more to do! Now that we’ve met our goal of covering the operational costs associated with the DeafBlind Retreat, every dollar over the goal will go directly towards ensuring that our DeafBlind program continues to expand to meet the need of the DeafBlind community throughout the year and that our retreat participants have the very best experience, and opportunities available to them.
 
Thank you for continuing to help us spread the word and create impactful spaces and opportunities like the DeafBlind Retreat to empower people to make meaningful connections and live fulfilling lives.

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Retreat participants and siblings Debbie and Nancy Sommer communicate using protractile ASL

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Thanks to our generous sponsors!

Bank of America
Bank of America

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Sekisui Aerospace
Sekisui Aerospace

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inTech Consulting
inTech Consulting

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USI Insurance Services
USI Insurance Services

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Swifty Printing
Swifty Printing

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  • 1 The Smead Family Fund $10,000.00
  • 2 Helen Stusser $10,000.00
  • 3 James Borgman $6,000.00
  • 4 USI Insurance Services $5,000.00
  • 5 Seiksui $5,000.00
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We would LOVE your help to achieve our goal!

  • Make your own virtual fundraiser page via the “Start your fundraiser” button
    • Easily customize your own page, with your own voice to your personal networks
    • Create fun challenge-style fundraisers to drive folks to make a gift to your page
    • Any gifts that come into your page will automatically roll into the totals on our main campaign page
  • Make a gift on this page directly
  • Encourage others as well by sharing this page to your personal networks
  • Think outside the box!
  • Reach your own networks in your own way, in a way that works for you!

If you’d like help figuring out which option works best for you, please contact Jonathan at jdymond@lhblind.org and we’ll get you all set up in a way that works for you!

Individual campaign ideas:

  • Walkathon or Moveathon
  • Peloton Challenge or Readathon
  • Birthday or anniversary donations in lieu of gifts
  • Friendraiser
  • Pickleball or Cornhole Tournament
  • Cocktails with a Cause or Portion of Proceeds event
  • Scavenger Hunt 
  • Yard Sale and Bake Sale 
  • Chores for Charity – yard work, handyperson, windows
  • Game Night Competition
  • Bar Bike or Pub Pontoon – The Cycle Saloon 
  • How Much Would U pay 2C? 
  • Craft and Sip
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Photo of DB Retreat participants preparing for a tandem bicycle ride

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Image of a DeafBlind participant and a guide walking down the entrance of Seabeck

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‪TTC Computer and AT Skill Instructor Roger Poulin uses tactile ASL to communicate with a DeafBlind Retreat participant

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About the DeafBlind Retreat

The DeafBlind Retreat creates opportunities for networking, connection, leadership, and autonomy through a variety of recreational and educational activities in a fully accessible environment.

DeafBlind participants come from across the country and the world, along with many volunteer interpreters who provide visual information, guide and interpreting to support and create an environment that includes accessibility of all activities. 

All DeafBlind program services offer a safe, supportive, and respectful environment; linguistically and culturally appropriate services; and consumer involvement and input. Our goal is to ensure maximum respect, autonomy, choice, and control over matters impacting each participant.