2010 Puttin' on the Ritz

Don’t miss out!  The 4th annual Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala is to be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Reserve your seats now before it is sold out!  

An evening of celebration and fun, including great silent and live auction items, gourmet food, and exciting entertainment featuring David Crohan, one of the most versatile pianists performing today.  His performances have aroused admiration all over the United States in audiences which have included such distinguished people as President and Mrs. Clinton, Walter Cronkite, Lady Bird Johnson, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Billy Joel and many others...

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Transition Youth Symposium

On Saturday, May 8th local high school students were invited to participate in a Youth Leadership Symposium with teens from the Lighthouse Central Florida Transition program. They participated together in a variety of activities, challenges, and initiatives that taught them about the skills and abilities of people that are blind and sight-impaired while also raising awareness of the services offered by Lighthouse Central Florida.
This event was graciously sponsored by Katzman Garfinkel & Berger Law Firm.
Thank you very much for your support!

“Mom, I’m using both eyes!”

Ashley is a wonderful little girl full of life and energy. She is a fast learner and has great memory retention for all she is taught. Ashley also has Moebius syndrome, a rare congenital neurological disorder that is characterized by facial paralysis and the inability to move the eyes from side to side. Because of this, she has a hard time using her eyes together. Through her training with Kerri Marczuk, a Lighthouse Central Florida Early Intervention Instructor, Ashley is being taught to complete tasks using both of her eyes in unison. Because it is hard for her...

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CAN TOO Club Cooks up a Storm

Chefs from Young Chefs Academy and our CAN TOO children washed, cleaned, cut, and diced vegetables to create homemade minestrone soup, and rolled dough to create homemade bread sticks. They then served Lighthouse’s Puttin’ on the Ritz gala planning committee a delightful afternoon treat. The soup and bread sticks were very delicious and fun was had by all!

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Corporate Spotlight

Pinnacle Reaches New Heights Supporting Lighthouse

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~ Helen Keller

Pinnacle, An American Management Services Company – a name that may be known to few, but a company that has become a true partner and friend to Lighthouse Central Florida. The Maitland office of the largest property management firm in the US employs 120 central Floridians. In the spirit of being good central Florida neighbors, Pinnacle began a grassroots effort about 10 years ago in order to learn a little more about the local community. The intent was to raise awareness about the importance of giving back...

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Lighthouse Ventures into New Employment Services

For many Americans, employment is the key to independence and fulfillment. This is especially true for Americans with sight impairments that often experience higher hurdles in the workplace than their sighted peers. Lighthouse Central Florida has offered classes for many years to help people of all ages with sight impairment adjust to their eye conditions and learn skills of daily living. Now Lighthouse is charting new territory, Employment Services...

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Lighthouse Celebrates Special Chatlos Dedication

Earlier this year, Lighthouse Central Florida was granted major gift by The Chatlos Foundation in memory of Delaney LeeAnne Ketts, the late daughter of Jeff and Dianne Ketts, a Lighthouse Central Florida staff member. The gift is being used to help fund Lighthouse Central Florida’s children services...

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Leaving a Bequest

Your gift to Lighthouse Central Florida will help to promote the independence and success of children and adults living with sight impairment.

Leaving a bequest in your will or estate plan is a wonderful way to leave your legacy, honor or remember someone who has made a difference in your life, and make a more lasting and impactful contribution...

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Writing Chapter 3 of Lighthouse Central Florida's History:
Mission Fulfillment through Expanded Employment Services

Stimulus dollars provided to Lighthouse Central Florida have opened a new era for individuals with sight impairment.  Lighthouse was the only Community Resource Provider in the Division of Blind Services (DBS) network to receive awards in all four areas of Stimulus funding.  These awards are providing vital funding for access technology, job training, job development and placement, and public awareness...

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By supporting Lighthouse Central Florida, you help blind and sight impaired babies, children, adults, and seniors develop the skills they need to live independent and productive lives.



Wishing you clear vision Always!

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