News for October 2024

We are meeting in person again

Join us at our nextl meeting, the second Saturday of the month, at a Red Lobster in Federal Way. The restaurant opens at 11 and we begin the meeting at 11;30 a.m. "Everyone is welcome! If interested in participating, please call the Buzzline at (800) 255-1147." -- Danette, Dixon, president

The Washington Counciil of the Blind convention is in SeaTac, October 24-26

Get up to speed on the latest tech developments and services. Make your voice heard. Visit https://wcbinfo.org to learn more and register.

Be My Eyes acquires the AppleVis website

This great resource is back up. Be My Eyes is alos collaborating with Meta so we can get help from a volunteer with our Ray Ban Smart Glasses

Low Vision Clinic is open four days a week

The Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind, 2501 S. Plum Street, Seattle, is open by appointment. An optometrist and occupational therapist are on site, serving King County and surrounding counties. Call 206-426-2228. The store sells CCTVs, sun glasses, canes, and much more.

A second clinic is needed to keep pace with the demand in the Puget Sound region. Consider donating by visiting: https://lhblind.org

Technology and Skills for Job Hunting

Each month, the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is offering free interactive webinars with lots of tips on tech and skills that might help you on your career path. Previous webinars are posted on YouTube. For information on how to participate in an upcoming webinar, contact the Lighthouse at (206) 322-4200.

Calling all photographers

We need action photos of blind people using their skills. If you participate in cross-country skiing, goal ball, tandem bik riding, or beep baseball, please let us know. You can reach us through our Facebook page. Fresh content!