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Our Mission: To empower blind Americans through rehabilitation, education, training and employment leading to a fully independent lifestyle.

Tyler, TX
Joined April 2015
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Representatives from @LighthouseTyler and @CityofBullard check out a voting machine demonstration. Smith County voters are invited to check out the new voting machines during business hours at the Election Office May 10-18 smith-county.com
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An elite team of cyclists who are blind race to increase employment opportunities for people who are blind. @teamseatosee kxxv.com/story/37729147/wrap…
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For young adults who are #blind, developing self-determination is an important step in the transition process. It helps students advocate for themselves and push for opportunities in their careers and in life. perkins.org/stories/ecc-at-p…
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Latest Low Vision Training News - Top 5 Financial apps for blind or visually impaired nelowvision.com/2018/01/31/f…
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Perkins students had a chance to engage with the working world and practice their interview skills at Friday’s campus job fair. ow.ly/TXEV30i5DFa
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WOW! Congrats @NewViewOK. Thanks @kfor for sharing the story and spreading word of such an important mission! kfor.com/2018/01/29/oklahoma…
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When Rebecca was diagnosed with #UsherSyndrome, her dad sprung into action to create an adaptive #braille #toy to help her learn and grow. #BlindNewWorld #BlindKidsCan wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/01/…
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Love that Apple supports braille, allowing me to learn and work on my MacBook Air. Making materials #accessible helps blind students & teachers access books, articles & other written treasures. Thank you & Happy Birthday, Louis Braille! #WorldBrailleDay #Accessibility #a11y
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Eagle #Scout hopeful creating a #trail for the visually impaired. bit.ly/2tbjG7m @WWLP22News #CVIGA #visuallyimpaired
Boxing while blind: trainer Mark Sayer shares his tips & tricks on #boxing with a #visualimpairment. #BlindNewWorld ow.ly/WVq530dLamT
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Blindness : Myth vs Reality MYTH People who are blind see pitch black REALITY Most people who are legally blind have at least some vision
THIS!! Microsoft's new iPhone app narrates the world for #blind people theverge.com/2017/7/12/15958… via @Verge
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.@LighthouseTyler proudly displays its achievement in worker safety earned through our on-site consultation program: ow.ly/tw7n30cpl6B
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Meet our #Holmanprize semifinalist Iman, from #California, who hopes to create a reality TV show about her life! youtube.com/watch?v=CvXbpAih…
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NEW #blog post! 😄 #Podcast Picks To Inspire You To Dream Big… Not #Blind girlgoneblind.com/podcast-pi… #Blogger #visionloss #inspiration #Dream
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Understanding your customers... Read more about how your #restaurant can improve service for foodies who are #blind. ow.ly/1KEB308NJWo
Check out "Don't Change Your Expectations Of Someone Because They Can't See," a powerful essay by @ridingnoretinas bit.ly/2jjysI2
Brad Snyder, who lost his sight while serving his country, conquers treacherous Alcatraz #swim. es.pn/2eywIbj #CVIGA #blind
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Only 10-15% of people with vision loss see nothing at all. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth