Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth is hosting a Virtual Adjustment to Blindness Support Group! While we continue to monitor the developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we would like to stay in communication as much as possible. For the time being, we’ve decided to host weekly (virtual) support groups and will try … Continue reading "Virtual Adjustment to Blindness Support Group"

Join us on Monday, June 8th, for a tutorial on handheld magnifiers. The tutorial will cover magnification  devices such as lighted magnifiers, pocket magnifiers, handheld CCTVs, and magnification options available on IOS devices. Date: Monday June 8 Time: 1:00 p.m. To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Alex Bornman, our Orientation and Mobility Specialist, will be giving us her weekly O & M Tip Date: Tuesday June 9 Time: 10 AM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

We are excited to feature a few of our Lighthouse Employees! Tune in to listen to their stories about how Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth has impacted their lives. Date: Wednesday, June 10 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Come join us to learn how to navigate Facebook for both mobile and desktop. Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 12 - 2 PM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a tutorial on how to use the Perkins Braille writer.  Tune in to learn the essentials for using the Braille writer as well as other Braille related writing devices. Date: Tuesday, June 16 Time: 1:00 p.m. To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

We are excited to have Lisa Fellers, our Head of Development, join us to discuss how our programs are funded and how you can help. Date: Wednesday, June 17 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Feel free to join us and ask any, and we mean ANY, questions you may have about blindness. You can ask during the meeting or email ahead to AskTheBlindGuys@lighthousefw.org. Date: Wednesday, June 24 Time: 4 - 5 PM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Join us on Monday June 29 at 1:00 p.m. for a virtual cookout experience! Tune in to learn best practices for using a George Foremen Grill as well as how to determine when hamburger meat has been properly cooked. Those tuning in are welcome to follow along from home while we cookout live from the … Continue reading "Virtual Cookout"

Join us on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 AM for a presentation about how to raise children when you are blind or visually impaired. Our guest speaker, Tracy Whiting, is a mother who is blind and raising two children. Tune in to learn tips and techniques to help you raise children independently when you are … Continue reading "Support Group"

Tune in to learn how Script Talk can assist you with identifying your medication along with other features of the program. Date: Monday, July 13 Time: 1 PM To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Don’t be plain, go Kustom Cane: We are excited to have the founder of Kustom Canes join us for a quick presentation on Thursday, July 16th at 12 PM. James, prior to losing his vision in 2010, was the successful owner of Custom Effects, with a reputation throughout the whole automotive restyling industry, for being … Continue reading "Kustom Cane Presentation"