Chicago Lighthouse

Are you a student with a visual disability in Illinois and dreaming of furthering your education? The Chicago Lighthouse’s Lader Family Scholarship Program is here for you. Apply by March 31, 2026 by 11:59 pm at chicagolighthouse.org/scholarship-ap…

There’s still time to share your Lighthouse story. We’re gathering participants for our 120th anniversary video series featuring community voices. Want to join? Fill out the form: bit.ly/46T8y4e. Filming is March 26–27 and April 6–10 at our Roosevelt Road headquarters.

Tax season can be daunting, but there are resources for people with disabilities to get free help in Chicago and Illinois. Listen to this Disability Minute to learn more about where to find resources to get help from volunteers certified by the IRS. youtube.com/watch?v=SQUkZc…

We’re excited to kick off our celebration of 120 years of impact in Chicago! Since 1906, we have grown into an internationally recognized organization with more than 40 programs and services. Stay tuned for more 120th anniversary videos. #ChicagoLighthouse120 #120YearsOfImpact

Share your Lighthouse story! In honor of our 120th year, we are creating a special video series to share the stories of our community members who have been part of our programs or are dedicated to our mission. If you’re interested, complete this form: bit.ly/46T8y4e

The Illinois Primary is on March 17. This Disability Minute breaks down where the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate stand on key disability issues. Listen now for a quick overview before you vote. Polling place info is at elections.il.gov. youtu.be/ldljjw4DN_A

Thank you to Hadley for hosting us as we celebrate our partnership on a video series that will help people worldwide understand vision loss and find assistive technology. Grateful to Sandra Forsythe and the Forsythe Family Foundation for making this possible!

Ante up at Raising the Stakes for Vision Poker and Casino Night on February 26 at The Bank of America Tower! Don’t miss your chance to win a $10k seat at the World Series of Poker and a night of great company, Gibsons’ food, and open bar. Get your ticket: bit.ly/4qXpVYJ

Our new partnership with Hadley is expanding access to free assistive technology videos for people with vision loss. Listen to this week's Disability Minute now to hear how the videos offer practical tips to meet each individual's unique needs. youtu.be/XVtC3kumKpE

What can you expect when you play Blackjack with a blind dealer at Raising the Stakes for Vision Casino and Poker Night? Lighthouse employee Peter Tucic explains what our fully accessible Blackjack tables will be like. Get your tickets now at: bit.ly/4aHgk1R

We’re still riding a sugar high from the sweet moments at Sips & Sweets for Sight! More than 200 supporters joined us for a dazzling dessert-filled soirée at Carnivale to enjoy cocktails and sweets while raising nearly $50k to support our children’s and youth programs.

People with vision loss often look for mental health providers who understand their experience. Clinical Social Worker Kelli Sloan from The Lighthouse shares how her own vision loss helps her support clients and challenge assumptions about disability. youtu.be/2nMAINZ4X70

Our Youth Transition Program partnered with @ABSF_BlindSkii for an unforgettable ski day at Alpine Valley Resort. With guides giving audio directions, blind and visually impaired students took to the slopes with confidence and had an amazing time!

Today, blind and low vision fans will get to experience the #SuperBowl in a powerful new way. Through a haptic tablet, fans will be able to feel what's going on by how the ball moves around the field with real-time play-by-play information. Learn more: n.pr/3OdyQaF

This February, #BlackHistoryMonth and #LowVisionAwarenessMonth intersect in a powerful story. In this Disability Minute, learn about Norman Richard Robinson, the first Black blind person in Illinois to pass the bar, and a legacy history nearly forgot. youtube.com/watch?v=EJyRjg…

Meet Autistic Barbie, Mattel’s newest addition to its diversity and inclusion line. This Disability Minute explores praise and criticism around representing an invisible, spectrum-based disability with one doll. What do you think of #AutisticBarbie? youtu.be/TrByJ1UySfg

Looking for the ultimate sweet escape? Don’t miss our Sips and Sweets for Sight event at Carnivale on Feb 5! Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening filled with sweet delights and fabulous cocktails, all supporting our children's programs. Tickets: bit.ly/49P3C0N

Assistive tech is advancing, and tools like @@wewalkio are helping people with vision impairments navigate with greater confidence. This week’s Disability Minute looks at how GPS, obstacle detection, and AI enhance traditional cane use. youtube.com/watch?v=XH2aOG…

Get ready to go all in for our annual Raising the Stakes for Vision: Poker & Casino Night on Feb 26! Register by Jan 18 to save $50! Enjoy Gibsons food, an open bar, casino games, and a chance to win a $10k seat at the World Series of Poker. Tickets: bit.ly/3YFyITl

Cocktails, desserts, and supporting children and youth with disabilities! Join us Feb 5 at Carnivale for Sips & Sweets for Sight and enjoy tastings from top city bakers while helping kids who are disabled build skills to navigate a sighted world. Tickets: bit.ly/4qXsURm