The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store
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Internship opportunities are available to blind or visually impaired individuals seeking to expand work experience, become proficient with assistive devices and technology, as well as sharpen their customer service skills in order to increase their chances and appeal for employment at other companies and organizations. The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store offers customers a wide array of products including fresh sandwiches/salads, fresh baked goods, candy, snacks, drinks and lottery tickets. In addition, ATM and vending services are available. All of the revenues from the store support multiple programs at The Chicago Lighthouse. The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store For more information, please contact: To view a CBS 2 Chicago segment about the Convenience Store, click here or on the following image:
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The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store is a program aimed at reducing the unemployment rate of people who are blind or visually impaired. Partnering with Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, the Lighthouse’s convenience store is located on the hospital’s campus. The program hires individuals who are either blind or visually impaired and provides them with training and equipment to enable ease, efficiency, and productivity. The interior is aesthetically appealing with a sleek, modern design, while its colors and layout improve mobility and comfort for the employees.
Patricia Maloney, a cashier at The Chicago Lighthouse Convenience Store with Store Manager Elbert Ford. 
Interior photo of The Chicago Lighthouse Convience Store. Photo courtesy of Rush Photo Group.
