Chicago Lighthouse

Illinois has created a new Department on Disability Advocacy and Guardianship, giving disability issues a stronger voice in state government. Learn what this means for people with disabilities and their rights in the latest Disability Minute. youtu.be/8LLk9FIbbE8

A joyful day at our Children’s Development Center graduation! We celebrated Michael, cheered on our 8th graders as they prepare for high school, and marked the milestone with families, teachers, staff, speeches, music, cupcakes, and so many smiles. Congratulations to all!

Is audio description only for people who are blind, or is it becoming a powerful example of universal design? Nicki Purpura explores how this accessibility feature is changing the way people experience TV and movies in this Disability Minute.

The competition was fierce, the faces were priceless, and in the end, only one person could be crowned champion of the Shine Your Light Week Bop It tournament. Congratulations to Geo, who bopped, twisted, and pulled his way to a well-earned day off! #BopIt #Accessible

For our 120th anniversary, we expanded Shine Your Light Week into five days of employee appreciation, from a “party like it’s 1906” to games, movies, food trucks, a DJ, and more. Thanks to our teams who made it happen and the employees who make our mission possible!

Meet Nicki Purpura, our media intern and the newest voice of The Disability Minute, sharing her passion for disability advocacy and accessible media. Watch her introduction now and stay tuned to hear more from her. youtu.be/3uTBfmUfJWo

Congrats to @ChiLighthouse on its "Seeing What's Possible" gala! It was a sell-out at the Art Institute's Modern Wing, raising nearly $2 million to support the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans. Happy 120th anniversary! (Via @CrainsChicago ) chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-phi…

Tellin' Tales Theatre is helping people with disabilities share their stories, build confidence, and find a sense of belonging through the power of theatre and storytelling. Hear more from founder Tekki Lomnicki in this Disability Minute. youtu.be/eVoCV8-OkE8

Because of you, The Lighthouse is shining more brightly today as we celebrate the success of our 4th annual Shine Your Light Day! Thank you for giving us so much to celebrate. You can still make a gift at bit.ly/4g39Kag #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

“Being part of a great mission sparks my potential.”Shine Your Light Day is almost over, but there is still time to make a gift to help light up human potential! Make a gift today at: bit.ly/4agMmT5 #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

“Working at The Chicago Lighthouse... sparks my potential.” This Shine Your Light Day, we are celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Make a gift today at bit.ly/4enag1z #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

“Being part of something bigger than myself sparks my potential.” This Shine Your Light Day, we are celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Make a gift today at bit.ly/4vykouo #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

“Improving people’s lives sparks my potential.” This Shine Your Light Day, we are celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Make a gift today at bit.ly/4x5aORn #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

“Working with The Lighthouse and being seen for my potential and different abilities...sparks my potential.” This Shine Your Light Day, we are celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Make a gift today at bit.ly/4o9EEA1

“Being seen for my abilities, not my limitations, sparks my potential.” This Shine Your Light Day, we are celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Make a gift today at bit.ly/4e5xEiQ #ShineYourLightDay #LightingUpHumanPotential

It's Shine Your Light Giving Day! We're celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential. We asked our community how The Lighthouse sparks their potential, and we'll be sharing their answers all day. Make your gift now at: bit.ly/43zmOgt #ShineYourLightDay

Tomorrow is our 4th annual Shine Your Light Giving Day, and we're celebrating 120 years of lighting up human potential! Help us keep shining for the next 120 years by making a gift today. Double your impact up to $10,000 thanks to a match gift! Give now: bit.ly/49z43gw

Still glowing from our Seeing What’s Possible Anniversary Gala. Thank you to our amazing community that came together to support a greater cause and raised nearly $2 million to help light up human potential!

PACE is increasing TAP and RAP ride limits to 40 per month starting July 1, 2026. Listen to this week's Disability Minute to learn what this means for riders with disabilities and how to apply. For more info, visit: fares.rtachicago.org youtu.be/3TQsg_J58Dk

As we celebrate our 120th year, we’re proud to honor programs supporting generations of families. Since 1974, Birth-to-Three has helped infants and toddlers with low vision grow and thrive. Audio-described video: youtube.com/shorts/OCYvp-l…