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125 Reasons!

In honor of CLB’s 125th year of service, we are counting down 125 reasons we love CLB. Please join us and share your reasons for loving CLB and its lasting impact to the community. If you and/or someone you know has been impacted by CLB, please complete this form to share your story and join […]
Read More…MEDIA ADVISORY

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Being Honored by Morris, Manning & Martin WHAT: Registration is open for an annual DC fundraiser, and Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is proud to have been selected as law firm Morris, Manning & Martin LLP’s partner for the event, called MMM Cheers. For the past four years, MMM Cheers […]
Read More…Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind and accessiBe Partner to launch Podcast fostering Positive Connection between Businesses and the Blind Community

Washington, DC – Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) and accessiBe, the market leader in web accessibility solutions, today announced a partnership to launch a collaboration of the “Where Are We Now” and “Spotlight Sessions” podcasts. The joint show aims to foster a deeper understanding between the blind and low-vision […]
Read More…Serving people with vision loss since 1900 in the Washington, DC Region.

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024– Today, May 17, 2024, marks Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind’s (CLB) 124-year anniversary. “We are honored to celebrate this monumental anniversary of 124 years of essential programs and services to people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired,” said CLB President and CEO Tony Cancelosi. “I am grateful to […]
Read More…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 […]
Read More…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 […]
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