News for February 2025

2025 marks twenty years in South King County

We've been connecting people with services, resources, and opportunities to live their best blind life since 2005. Our numbers may be small, but we are "the little chapter that could." We sparked a national conversation about emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. We've worked with other chapters doing car washes, wine tastings, picnics, and trips to Olympia

We share information about technology, Braille, and legislation.

Join us at our nextl meeting, the second Saturday of the month, at 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

New option for people in their 20s

Don't want to hang out with old blind people? We would love to get to know you, but you can connect with other visually-impaired people your age. Just call the Buzzline at (800) 255-1147.

Are you interested in Ai agents, Ray Ban Meta Smart Glasses, or Innosearch?

These are exciting times in assistive technology. Maybe you just need help with your iPhone or Android. We are available to answer questions.

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.

The Clinic plans to expand to keep pace with the demand in the Puget Sound region. Consider donating by visiting: https://lhblind.org

Technology and Skills for Job Hunting

Once a quarter, 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.

Community Calls about any topic that might interest you

Whether it's cooking, gardening, learning a new language, finding a job, the American Council of the Blind has over one hundred Zoom call per week that you can participate in. It's great way to connect with people across the U.S.