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A FAB Testimonial beginning of 2024

“The class gave me many useful, practical techniques and safety tips for coping with low vision. I learned a great deal and gained confidence that I will be able to manage if my vision continues to degenerate. I appreciate how generously everyone at Lighthouse—especially Annie — gave of their time and expertise. You all made […]

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

People with diabetes are more likely to develop diseases that cause blindness, such as diabetic retinopathy. Even with the prevalence of diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness that these are potential diseases that can occur. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that develops when the blood vessels in the eye are damaged. Type 1 […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Facilitated by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many contributions Americans with disabilities make in the workplace. This year’s NDEAM theme,“The Right Talent, Right Now,” emphasizes the essential role that people with disabilities play in America’s economic success, especially in an era […]

FREE Orientation and Mobility Services for Visually Impaired and Blind Residents of the Washington, DC Region

CLB’s O&M Training Services Include: E-mail or Call Jocelyn Hunter at jhunter@clb.org and 202-454-6400.

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind awarded Maximus Grant for Summer Programming

August 6, 2019, Washington, DC – Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is pleased to announce that the MAXIMUS Foundation received a generous award to support CLB’s annual summer Pre-Employment Transition Program for youth.  CLB’s President and CEO, Tony Cancelosi remarked, “We are honored that MAXIMUS acknowledges people with disabilities and the importance of access […]

Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

We are in peak-summer and that means lots of sunshine.  And lots of potential for sun-related damage to your eyes and skin.  Sunlight contains ultraviolet(UV) light/radiation, which is known to damage vital parts of the eye, specifically the lens and the retina.  Blocking UV light will reduce the risk of early cataract (clouding of the lens), and retinal […]