July 2010 E-news
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July Newsletter This summer has been highlighted with special events made possible by the efforts of many hard working individuals. Throughout the great history of the Lighthouse, there have been exceptional women who have served as pillars of support. I’d like to give special acknowledgement to two Lighthouse affinity groups uniquely comprised of women who have sponsored two of our latest events. The first group I’d like to thank is the Associate Board who represents a group of women from Chicago and the North Shore. Since 1986, members of this group have joined together to raise awareness about the services offered at the Lighthouse. The second group I want to express my gratitude toward is our newest affinity group, the Lighthouse Women’s Board. Under the leadership of Mrs. Allan Hartman, this group has raised funds for the Lighthouse’s Scholarship Program. On July 11th, the Women’s Board hosted its first of what I believe Thank you again to all affinity group members and to the supporters of the Lighthouse who contributed to the success of these extraordinary events! Click here to view a photo gallery of the Billy Elliot event. Sincerely,
Janet Szlyk, Ph.D. President/Executive Director Senator Durbin, Panel Discussion Highlight Lighthouse ADA Tribute
The event, which attracted over 100 Lighthouse staff and representatives of other disability groups, received coverage from ABC-7 (click here to see the video), the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Illinois Radio Network and others. Low Vision Clinic's Dr. Alfred Rosenbloom Inducted into National Optometry Hall of Fame Citing his extraordinary contributions to the profession, Dr. Alfred A. Since its inception in 1998, the Hall of Fame has inducted 53 individuals who have made a significant and long-lasting impact on the profession. Inductees are chosen by representatives from the American Academy of Optometry; the American Optometric Association; the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry; the College of Optometrists in Vision Development; and the National Optometric Association. Read More> 2010 Lighthouse Scholarships Awards Given to 28 Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired  The Lighthouse hosted an ice cream social for our 2010 Scholarship winners on Saturday, July 24th. This year, the Scholarship Program gave $59,000 in awards to 28 individuals from across the country. Award recipients and their families, as well as scholarship donors enjoyed ice cream and cookies provided courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins.Enrolled in varying levels of higher education, this year’s scholarship winners have chosen fields such as psychology, law, biology, divinity, developmental studies and computer science among other areas of study. Read More> New Address for Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Serving Arlington Heights The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic serving Arlington Heights has been relocated to the Northwest Community Outpatient Building, 3300 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows. Appointments can still be made by contacting our call center at (312) 997-3686 or by clicking the submit online form on the website. Catholic Teen Group Spend a Week Volunteering at the Lighthouse
The team of students were part of the Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) program, an integrated service-learning experience for parish and school teams of older youth and adults. We wish to thank the volunteers and their Team Leader, Steve Smith for all of their hard work! For information about volunteering at The Chicago Lighthouse, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Dick Carlson, at 312.666.1331 ext. 3141 or email: dick.carlson@chicagolighthouse.org.
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Over the past five years, the Associate Board (Associate Board Executive Committee is pictured left) has directed gifts to the Low Vision Clinic, the Seniors Program, Scholarships and the Children’s Development Center. Since its inception, the Associate Board has raised more than $1.3 million by hosting an annual House and Garden Walk. On June 30th, the Associate Board held its 24th annual event which showcased five of the North Shore’s most elegant homes. The event was a success, drawing in 430 guests and raising $50,000 to go directly to our programs and services!
will be many theatre and dinner benefits to help people who are blind or visually impaired. Thanks to the dedicated planning of event co-chairs Anida “Cookie” Cohen and Peggy Fox Jester (pictured with me, from left to right) and the other women on our committe, 140 guests enjoyed the Billy Elliot theatre event musical and/or dinner. The event netted over $26,000 for the Lighthouse!
The Lighthouse marked the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26th with special remarks from U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, one of the Act’s original supporters, and a panel discussion featuring Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke and others.
Rosenbloom, one of the founders of The Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Rehabilitation Service, was recently inducted into the prestigious National Optometry Hall of Fame.
During the week of July 12th, six high-school students from SS John & Paul Catholic Church in Altoona, Iowa volunteered at The Chicago Lighthouse. In addition to two days of garden maintenance, the students helped clean our facility, framed photos and participated with the students in the Children's Development Center. 
