In an effort to create awareness and bolster opportunities to address the growing needs of Central Florida's blind and visually impaired community, Lighthouse Central Florida today named author and motivator, Dr. Lucille O'Neal, as the first member of its new Ambassadors Council.

Best known as "Shaquille O'Neal's mom", Dr. O'Neal is also a committed humanitarian and community activist who has dedicated herself to supporting various causes related to education and health care...

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Volunteer leaders are essential ambassadors that help carry the message and mission of a particular cause. Lighthouse is honored to have a dedicated group of volunteers who selflessly go the extra mile, giving of their time, talent and even treasure to ensure issues related to Central Florida's blind and visually impaired are properly elevated in the community and that our clients receive the highest quality service.

One such volunteer leader is Justine Siergey, a 29 year-old optometrist who serves on Lighthouse's Young Executives Committee as co-chair and chairs the Logistics committee for Lighthouse's Sight & Sole WalkFest.

This month's Volunteer Spotlight features Justine...

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Last summer, our adult services supervisor, Judy Mathews, penned an opinion piece in the Orlando Sentinel, as a way to educate and inform the public about state and federal laws governing public accommodations for individuals using service animals because of a disability.

Judy wrote this piece after dealing with a series of denial of service incidents by ride share drivers (Uber & Lyft tech platforms) who refused her as a passenger because she was traveling with her guide dog, Keats...

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

28th Annual Sight & Sole Walk Fest 

Date:  Saturday, March 4, 2017

Time:  Registration at 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
          Kick Off at 4:00 p.m.
          WalkFest at 4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location:  Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte
274 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Parking:

A. Next to the AMC Altamonte Mall 18 on the corner of Festival Drive and Cranes Roost Blvd.

      1. 313 Festival Dr., Altamonte Springs, Florida

      2. Google Maps Link Click Here

B. Off of Uptown Blvd. on the south side of the park near Altamonte Spring Appliance

155 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Access Lynx:

If you’re taking Access Lynx, please ask to be dropped off close to Café Murano located at 309 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. There will be a police officer there patrolling the barricade and will allow Access Lynx to enter and drop you off. There will be volunteers there if you need any assistance.

Shop SPREE at the 5th Annual Consignment Sale

Date: March 31st- April 1st 

Time: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. 

Location: Venue on the Lake at the Maitland Civic Center; 641 S. Maitland Avenue

Hosted by "Women with a Vision" for Lighthouse Central Florida: All proceeds benefit the Early Intervention program at Lighthouse supporting children with low vision or blindness.

Don't miss out on great designer clothes, shoes and accessories for women.

Come early for best selection!