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The Chicago Lighthouse had a “brush with fame,” serving as the filming location for the latest episode of Chicago Fire! Watch the full episode at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRys and let us know if you happen to recognize The Lighthouse in any of the scenes!
Meet Lex, an amazing six year old who raised $500 for The Chicago Lighthouse’s Preschool after experiencing firsthand the challenges of vision loss. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyU
ABC 7’s hit program, Windy City Live, profiled Chicago Treasure during it’s August 8th edition. This book by award-winning author and Lighthouse Board Member Larry Broutman features photos of many children from The Chicago Lighthouse's Preschool . http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyg
Lighthouse Dominates 60th Annual Golden Trumpets Awards: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRy2
This year we celebrated the renovation and expansion of our UI Health Customer Care Center, which is fully accessible and currently employs over 130 individuals. Learn more about the impact of our partnership with UI Health on the communities we serve: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyD
Let’s work together to make our communities and workplaces fully inclusive of people with disabilities. Share this video if you’re all in for access and inclusion! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyH
To help kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Arc Worldwide hosted an opening for an exhibition of photos taken by participants of Photography for All, which is part of our First Jobs program. “Seeing Possibilities” highlights the beautiful photos and unique perspectives of the program’s four participants who are all visually impaired. “I do not see my vision impairment as a weakness, it helps me see the world in a different perspective than other people,” said featured photographer Muzaffar. Thank you to Arc Worldwide for showcasing the work of these talented youth! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyY
Thank you to Hyatt for inviting The Chicago Lighthouse to participate in their first disABILITIES Social, which was held to educate their staff on organizations and resources available to help people with disabilities lead more independent lives. We were grateful for the opportunity to speak about our work and meet many others who are committed to access and inclusion! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyy
After sustaining a car accident that left her quadriplegic, Michelle Henton pursued her educational goals. She first obtained an Associate of Science, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree, and ultimately received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, earning high honors throughout her entire academic career. Upon graduation, she received job counseling and placement assistance through The Chicago Lighthouse’s Employment Services Program. She now works as a Guidance Counselor at COMPSYCH, which is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs. She attended our recent Scholarship Awards Reception as a Keynote Speaker and wowed the audience with her valuable advice based on her own experiences of successfully pursuing a graduate degree with a disability. Hear some of her motivating words of wisdom! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyc
“What you’re seeing on this runway is inclusion.” Our FLAIR fashion show was showcased in this beautiful segment by CBS Chicago! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRyl
