Thank you to Anne Fontaine for hosting a beautiful Shop and Sip at her Chicago Oak Street location last week. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of the spring and summer collection, with Anne Fontaine herself welcoming Lighthouse supporters, including FLAIR co-chair Candid Candace (@candidcandace ) and FLAIR fashion show producer [tag] Tracey Tarantino Dibuono (@traceytdibuono ) of @zzazzproductions , as well as past FLAIR co-chair Sherrill Bodine (@sherrill_bodine ). We are grateful to everyone who joined us and shopped in support of our work.
This event marked the start of the season for our annual FLAIR fashion show and luncheon, which will take place on October 2 at The Walnut Room.
As we celebrate our 120th year, we’re proud to honor the impact of programs that have supported generations of families. In 1974, we launched our Birth-to-Three program to help infants and toddlers with low vision reach key developmental milestones, and that impact continues to grow.
Thank you to BMO (@bmo_us ) and Savant Wealth Management (@savantwealth ) for partnering with us as we honor this milestone year.
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#ChicagoLighthouse120 #120YearsOfImpact #ChicagoNonprofit
We had a great time at State Senator Lakesia Collins (@senlakesiacollins ) 6th Annual Mother’s Day Celebration at Douglass Park on Saturday! Thank you to the Lighthouse volunteers who attended and team members who represented our Stronger Together program at this wonderful community event that focused on care, connection, and celebration.
It was a joyful day with families from across the 5th Senate District enjoying music, food, giveaways, a petting zoo, and wellness activities, along with valuable community resources.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating one mother-daughter duo that navigates disability together. Zenobia is our front desk supervisor at The Lighthouse. She’s vision impaired due to Albinism, while her daughter, Myasia, has autism. Myasia graduated from college last week. For Zenobia, that’s the best Mother’s Day gift she’s ever received.
Congratulations to our 2026 Beacon of Light honoree Dr. Thomas Deutsch! Dr. Deutsch has been a member of our board since 1996 and has served as its leader twice. Not only has he helped The Lighthouse grow significantly, he has had a tremendous impact on Chicago’s low-vision community as a third-generation ophthalmologist and Senior Staff Advisor to the President of Rush University (@rushuniversity ). We are looking forward to honoring him at our Seeing What’s Possible gala next week.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting sponsors: BMO Financial Group (@bmo_us ) and Savant Wealth Management (@savantwealth )
Leadership sponsor: Goldman Sachs (@goldmansachs )
Visionary sponsors: Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, @CIBC , @ComEd , CSX (@officialcsx ), Donna Van Eekeren, Fiducient Advisors, Perkins Coie (@perkinscoiellp ), Taft Law (@taft_law ), Ted & Rita Wecker, and University Ophthalmology Associates (@uoa_chicago ).
Congratulations to the Chicago Central Lions Club for hosting such a fantastic Pancake Breakfast! It was great to see so many Lighthouse employees, volunteers, and community members come together to support the event and enjoy a plate (or two) of pancakes.
@dare2tri_ is helping athletes with disabilities pursue their dream of competing in a triathlon through inclusive training camps and expert coaching. Listen to this week's Disability Minute to hear how they are supporting veterans, children, and adults with physical disabilities in adaptive swimming, tethered running, and tandem biking.
Registration is currently open for all camps. For more information, visit dare2tri.org.
1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges each year, but many don’t seek help due to fear or misinformation. May is Mental Health Awareness month, so it's time to change the conversation. The truth is: you deserve support.
Stronger Together offers low-cost mental health services and personalized care coordination for people with disabilities, those experiencing vision loss, caregivers, and Veterans. No insurance needed. Because together, we are stronger. For more information, visit /stronger-together.
The Chicago Lighthouse “Stronger Together” initiative is in partnership with the Office of Behavioral Health at Cook County Health and supported by funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
#YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #MoreGoodDaysTogether #MentalHealthMonth #MHM2026
Everyone was so "egg-cited" for our annual beeping egg hunt in Glenview! Families from our Birth-to-Three program had a wonderful afternoon at the park, helping the kiddos hunt down colorful chirping eggs, building community over an ice cream social, and working on some spring-themed crafts. Thank you to the Glenview Lions Club (@glenviewlionsclub ) for sponsoring this beloved event every year!
In 1955, we opened the Midwest's first vision clinic focused on care for people with low vision and blindness. Since then, we have expanded our care to include psychological counseling, orientation and mobility training, assistive technology, and clinical research. What has never changed is our commitment to helping people with disabilities maintain their independence.
Thank you to BMO (@bmo_us ) and Savant Wealth Management (@savantwealth ) for partnering with us as we honor this milestone year.
#ChicagoLighthouse120 #120YearsOfImpact #ChicagoNonprofit
See how our occupational therapists help make learning more accessible for every student. In this video, Kate Ibara shares how OTs help students with visual, physical, and developmental disabilities in our Children’s Development Center build skills like eating, dressing, moving between activities, and connecting with others.
Huge thanks to our incredible team of OTs, teachers, therapists, and staff who work together to make sure that every student has the tools they need to thrive at school and beyond. #OccupationalTherapyMonth #OTMonth
Gardening can be an accessible and inclusive activity for people with disabilities with the right tools and thoughtful design. Listen to this Disability Minute for practical tips for adaptive gardening, including raised beds, ergonomic tools, and garden layouts that support mobility and vision differences. Learn how gardening can support physical access, sensory engagement, and mental well-being through horticultural therapy.
![Thank you to Anne Fontaine for hosting a beautiful Shop and Sip at her Chicago Oak Street location last week. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of the spring and summer collection, with Anne Fontaine herself welcoming Lighthouse supporters, including FLAIR co-chair Candid Candace (@candidcandace) and FLAIR fashion show producer [tag] Tracey Tarantino Dibuono (@traceytdibuono) of @zzazzproductions, as well as past FLAIR co-chair Sherrill Bodine (@sherrill_bodine). We are grateful to everyone who joined us and shopped in support of our work.This event marked the start of the season for our annual FLAIR fashion show and luncheon, which will take place on October 2 at The Walnut Room.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727396668175568304951_0_f9bb17822cdd6aa3b9d76b9e2bb8308e.jpg?o=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&h=d218332b1159c776e88cb70bf39c09c1)
