Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind; Pasco, Hernando and Citrus

09/13/2026

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL AGES

Educate: Learn tips and tricks to stay independent in your own home. Find ways to be active in your community. Develop tools to manage your physical and mental health during and after vision loss.

Empower: Reach developmental and personal milestones. Learn how to advocate for yourself. Build self-confidence. Create a network of friends just like you!

Employ: Get the tools you need to adjust to your current working environment. Develop skills and receive training for new employment. Discover your strengths and meet future employers.

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
9130 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654, 727-815-0303
6492 California Street, Brooksville, FL 34604, 352-754-1132
LVIB.org

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Images: Photos of a group of women holding hands at the table, a senior preparing food, a child standing with her white cane, and teenage boys participating in a volunteer work experience at Publix.
Logos: Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services and Live United United Way. Florida Division of Blind Services United Way of Hernando County United Way of Pasco County

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09/12/2026

At LVIB, we understand vision loss and the impact it has on mental well-being.
We offer regular support groups, held by conference call and in-person, to assist our clients and their families with feeling better about their vision loss.
LVIB programs and services are provided at no-cost to our clients, thanks to the generosity of our donors.

For LVIB's schedule of support groups, visit
https://lvib.org/dropins-support-group-book-club/.

Or call Pasco (727) 815-0303 or Hernando/Citrus (352) 754-1132.
You are not alone—welcome to the family.



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09/10/2026

Thank you, RESPECT of Florida, for awarding a mini-micro-grant to Walter Wright in support of his Out of Sight Detailing business. Your investment in entrepreneurship helps create opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired and blind to build independence and achieve their goals.

With nearly 15 years of vehicle detailing experience, Walter provides quality detailing services while demonstrating that vision loss is not a barrier to success. The grant will help purchase equipment and supplies to support the growth of Out of Sight Detailing.

STAY TUNED for details about Walter's services and pricing. Out of Sight Detailing is open for business and ready to help keep vehicles looking their best!

Congratulations, Walter, and thank you, RESPECT of Florida, for making a difference! 🚗✨



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09/10/2026

Discover your Power! Providing employment skills, confidence and resources for visually impaired and blind youth ages 13-18.

Learn more: https://lvib.org/programs/teens-program/

Sponsored by the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind and the State of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Blind Services.

The Transition Program is also made possible, in part, by a grant from the United Way of Pasco County and the generosity of our donors.



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09/09/2026

My future is limitless. Providing developmental skills, confidence and resources for visually impaired and blind youth ages 0-6.

Learn more: https://lvib.org/programs/babies-program/

Sponsored by the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind and the State of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Blind Services.

Early Intervention is also made possible, in part, by a grant from the Suncoast Credit Union and the generosity of our donors.



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09/09/2026

Sharing an important message during Su***de Prevention Month. 💙

Vision loss can affect more than eyesight, and mental health support matters.
Lighthouse provides training and support to help people who are visually impaired and blind adjust to vision loss and maintain independence.

Please take a moment to read and share this valuable information. Thank you!

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind
Pasco: 727-815-0303
Hernando/Citrus: 352-754-1132

Crisis Support
National Su***de Prevention & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

September is ***dePreventionMonth. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a simple, three-digit number that connects individuals with trained crisis counselors who can:

🔹 Help talk through what the individual is experiencing
🔹 Offer coping strategies
🔹 Share information about local mental health resources

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t9nUtn

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

What we do matters!

We are honored to have been selected by GTE Financial as one of two recipients of the 2026 Business Ambassador Award. Thank you for recognizing Lighthouse's mission and impact in our community.

We're pleased to share our nomination video from this special event. Featured are Becky Bennett, LVIB Board Chair Matt Murphy, Board Member Rhonda Warren, and McKee, Rhonda's dog guide, who stole a few hearts as the crowd favorite!

Thank you for helping us continue to educate, empower, and employ people who are visually impaired and blind.

09/08/2026

Last week, GTE Financial selected Lighthouse as one of two recipients of its 2026 Business Ambassador Award!! We are incredibly grateful for this honor and extend our heartfelt congratulations to the other winners and nominees. What we do truly matters to people in need throughout our community!! Thank you, GTE Financial, for the recognition and for the wonderful award, which will help Lighthouse continue its mission to educate, empower, and employ people who are visually impaired and blind!!

09/08/2026

I'm a lifelong learner. Providing skills for home and school, confidence and resources for visually impaired and blind youth ages 6-13.

Learn more: https://lvib.org/programs/childrens-program/

Sponsored by the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind and the State of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Blind Services.



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