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Tony Cancelosi on Comcast Newsmakers

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind President and CEO, Tony Cancelosi, joined Elena Russo on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired. The technology helps them use a computer, navigate their city, or interact with companies and services. CLB believes that training the community on how to use these […]

Shot in the Dark: Event to Raise Awareness about the Capabilities of People with Vision Loss

On Wednesday, May 17th Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) will host its 5th annual Shot in the Dark Golf and Dinner at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD. The event features an 18-hole golf classic, introduced by Eileen Whelan, ABC 7/News Channel 8, Meteorologist/ Feature Reporter, followed by a clinic, awards dinner, and auctions. […]

Illuminations and Impressions Makes the News

The Washington Post’s Tara Bahrampour wrote an article about the new art exhibition which opens this evening, Thursday, April 6th, and runs through Thursday, May 4th. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/for-these-artists-limited-vision-expanded-their-horizons/2017/04/05/010d2ea4-1a30-11e7-855e-4824bbb5d748_story.html?utm_term=.85cfe0f72ea7

Employment Growth for Second Consecutive Year

 March 10th, 2017, Washington, DC – Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) was honored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, with the 2016 Employment Growth Award. The award recognizes Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind’s efforts to increase employment retention, growth and upward mobility for […]

Appearance on News Channel 8’s Let’s Talk Live

On Monday, October 3rd, 2016, CLB participated in  News Channel 8’s Let’s Talk Live segment to promote Light the Way – Walk for Independence.  Watch it now. Let’s Talk Live about Light the Way 2016

Light the Way – Walk for Independence

For Immediate Release                                  Contact: Jocelyn Hunter, (202) 454-6400  MEDIA ADVISORY Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Hosts Light the Way – Walk for Independence on the National Mall WHAT:            Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind will host its 6th Annual Light the Way – Walk for Independence on Sunday, October 9th, 2016. This year’s event will occur […]