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A PROMISING FUTURE AWAITS LUCAS July 2012 LANGFORD AFTER GRADUATION

Holding a potted plant grown on site. His Lucas (R) with his Agriculture Teacher, Lucas’s job at Publix in Brandon began Mr. Altizer. (His arm is in a sling from class raises money selling vegetables at with his Summer Transition Work an accident at home). a roadside stand next to the school. Experience a few years ago. When Lucas first began participating “When I was talking to Lucas yesterday the pastor of their church. Friends and in the Lighthouse’s Transition program he asked if any students would be relatives tried to advise him. He entered in 2008, the thought of entering the work placed at his Publix this summer. He a dropout prevention program along with experience phase may have been a bit said if they were and he was working anger management. The combined intimidating. Born with a rare hidden at the same time he would “help them”. efforts did plant a seed of hope, but much genetic disorder that leads to macular I was impressed he was so proactive!” more was needed to turn things around. degeneration-like symptoms usually At the time, Lucas was working Lucas was diagnosed with a learning before adulthood, this wasn’t discovered 20 - 25 hours a week at that store (in disability when he was in elementary until Lucas was 14 years old. In the addition to going to school full-time prior school. Even though he was able to four years that followed, he lost quite a to graduation). see large print, he had difficulty visually bit of vision and was considered legally Lucas’ prospects weren’t alway making the translation. However, blind. Nonetheless, Lucas proceeded rosy. Prior to enrolling at Simmons Lucas had no trouble understanding without hesitation, knowing that his Career Center, Lucas was rapidly falling the exact same words in auditory future could depend on what he was behind in school. He was unmotivated, format. This paved the way for a very able to accomplish in the program. More lacked direction, and underperformed. effective accommodation for Lucas. recently, Lucas has offered to mentor He frequently skipped classes and was Many highly successful people in some of the newer Transition students suspended for various reasons. Then history have had the same problem. who hope to follow in his footsteps. he got involved with the wrong crowd, He was assigned to work with ESE He wasn’t asked to do this – he came and even had brushes with the law. All teacher Kathee Moore. Ms. Moore to his teacher, Elizabeth Underwood of his frustration led to intense anger. quickly saw this young man’s potential (a certified teacher of the visually His family became concerned, even and also saw the inherent goodness in impaired), and volunteered completely alarmed. What kind of future would his heart. Elizabeth Underwood, his on his own to take on this responsibility he have, especially with serious visual vision teacher, joined forces with Moore at Publix where he works. Elizabeth impairment? They began searching to help turn things around for Lucas. was “blown away” by Lucas’s request. for answers. They had him meet with Continued on Page 6 Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind 1 SUZANNE CIPTAK - OVERCOMING ADVERSITY

personal items with tactile labels. “I learned so much and felt so empowered to do things for myself again,” she said. “I truly cannot say enough about the Lighthouse staff. They were professional, courteous and patient. Plus I loved the socialization. My fellow students and I became a kind of support group.” Suzanne also received orientation Suzanne learns adaptive computer skills and mobility instruction in order to learn Contact from her instructor, Jennifer Hyland. how to travel about the community on Information Suzanne’s story exemplifies how her own, using a long white cane. She Tampa quickly life can change – and not learned how to cross busy streets by Administrative Offices always for the better. First, she was listening carefully to the sounds of traffic Transition Services Rehabilitation Services diagnosed with breast cancer a few patterns. Her next step was to enroll in Low Vision Clinic Magnifiers & More Store years ago and was treated with surgery guide dog school where she gained even AbilityOne Contracts and chemotherapy. Suzanne was very more confidence and a greater sense of Technology Services 1106 W. Platt Street hopeful when the cancer appeared to freedom with her new trained guide dog. Tampa, FL 33606 go into remission. Unfortunately the Suzanne is now living on her own, Phone: (813) 251-2407 Fax: (813) 254-4305 cancer came back this past January, safely and independently. She has set this time in her brain, causing seizures. new goals including computer training at Winter Haven She was treated with radiation therapy, the Lighthouse to learn how to operate Early Intervention but the lesions from the tumors a modified computer with a screen Transition Services Rehabilitation Services caused her to become totally blind. reader (speech output). She also Low Vision Clinic Magnifiers & More Store On top of everything, Suzanne’s wants to go back to school and earn Technology Services husband passed away, adding another a Master’s degree in Social Work so 206 Avenue D N. W. Winter Haven, FL 33881 major loss to her life. It was painfully that she can become an advocate and Phone: (863) 299-3633 obvious that her life had changed forever. counselor for abused children. “My wish Fax: (863) 299-3559 She was faced with difficult choices is to make a difference,” she proclaims. and decided to make a new beginning Web Site Suzanne has had a difficult road www.tampalighthouse.org by seeking help from the Lighthouse. to travel and has made the most of it This was a major turning point for her. with her positive approach to dealing E-mail Suzanne began with our six- with problems of such magnitude. [email protected] week independent living skills class, Her teachers at the Lighthouse are learning everything from personal confident in her ability to continue her grooming and managing medications forward progress and reach her goals. to cooking meals and organizing TAMPA FACILITY RECEIVES FACE LIFT; NEW WINTER HAVEN BUILDING EARNS LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL Extensive improvements were the Activity Room floor. The new INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE, WITHIN completed earlier this year to bring color schemes (tans and Earth- THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION the Tampa facility to the same level tones) were patterned after those BY THE STATE. 100% OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFIT TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, INC., REGISTRATION as our new Winter Haven facility. in the new Winter Haven building. NO. CH43. The improvements included painting The new Winter Haven just re- ©Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind inside and out, new carpeting, new ceived a LEED Silver Certification for 1106 West Platt Street Tampa, FL 33606-2142 roofs on both buildings, replacement meeting a set of rigorous environmen- of older HVAC units, and retiling of tal and energy standards. 2 Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind JOB CLUB, A VITAL TOOL USED IN JOB PLACEMENT

well with others, and overcoming common pitfalls such as making errors and not following instructions. All activities are focused on helping each participant land that all-important job. Job Development often involves educating employers as to the benefits of employing persons who are blind or visually impaired and available The Winter Haven Job Club participants incentives and assistive technology have a wealth of experience in their respective fields but have been An animated roundtable discussion that often involves turn-key installation impacted by the slow economy. taking place indicates the high level of involvement among the participants. of a desktop computer with screen reader (speech), screen magnification, building and to the office, cafeteria, With so many desperately or both. Such devices are often rest rooms, etc. The Job Development searching for employment, getting provided without cost to the employer. Specialist will provide follow-up visits the help needed to get a job can be The employer often benefits from for 60 days post-hire. If the client is a daunting task. For many ordinary gaining a highly reliable employee with rated as satisfactory at 60 days, he/ jobless people, it’s a major challenge an above-average appreciation of his she is considered to be a successful to find viable leads and land interviews. or her job. This employee will also have placement. Even after the 60 day For those in the Lighthouse’s Job a greater chance of remaining on the follow-up period, if there are any Placement program, visual impairment job longer than the average employee problems, the Lighthouse will likely or blindness just adds to the challenge. and will have better attendance, provide needed assistance in an effort As difficult as it may seem, many who punctuality, and reliability. As a to help the person remain employed. seek help from the Lighthouse land graduate of the Job Club, the employee SYKES ENTERPRISES WINS good jobs each year. The good news: will have received a good deal more ABLE TRUST’S LARGE In 2011, the Lighthouse worked with 21 training in workplace decorum than Job Placement clients who are blind or the average person on the street. EMPLOYER AWARD visually impaired to gain skills to help Job Club meetings are held at Sykes Enterprises, a large them to obtain a variety of jobs in such both Lighthouse locations – Tampa international corporation based in areas as retail, grocery, government, and Winter Haven. Tampa’s Tampa, has received ABLE Trust’s corporate, and professional. . serves Hillsborough County statewide Large Employer of the The Job Club, coordinated by participants and Winter Haven’s Year award for going beyond the call Dana Dawson, our Job Development serves those in Polk County. of duty in working with individuals Specialist, works with job seekers Any employer can take advantage with disabilities. The Lighthouse who are blind or visually impaired, of free no-obligation services that are nominated Sykes for this award regardless of age, as long as they available to them. The Lighthouse because of the number of persons are legally old enough to work. The will send out its Job Development they employ locally who are blind only requirements are willingness Specialist to conduct a job analysis or visually impaired, many of whom and ability to work. Criminal that is used to determine any job’s were placed there by the Lighthouse. background checks may also be feasibility for a visually impaired Sikes specializes in customer required based on a prospective candidate. The job analysis will support and other business process employer’s requirements. Job Club also examine options for assistive outsourcing. Their growth was meetings, usually held on Fridays, (computer) technology and may highlighted by the recent announcement involve strategy discussions, mock involve a specialist in that area. Once that they were adding 600 new jobs. interviews, guest speakers, resume a candidate is placed, an Orientation Amy Kessel and Joe Behr, development, tips on completing and Mobility specialist will teach him managers at Sykes, attended the applications, and proper grooming, or her how to get to and from work June 15th awards luncheon in dress, and appearance. Other using the bus or other transportation Tallahassee to receive the award. subjects include work attitude, work and will also provide instruction on Both managers have visually ethic, attendance, punctuality, working how to get from the bus stop into the impaired employees on their teams. Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind 3 24th BEEPBALL CLASSIC - All Stars Finally Turn the Tables

Media All Star player Gayle Guyardo scored one of the four hits that led to Lighthouse Slugger Lee “Grand Slam” her team’s impressive victory. Kimbrell’s three hits weren’t enough to overcome the All Stars’ momentum. Leslee Lacey, NewsChannel 8 Traffic Reporter; Lisa Montelione, City of Coach Steve Otto relishes his well- Tampa Councilwoman; Adrienne earned victory which was over two Pederson, Tampa Tribune Reporter; decades in the making. and Leigh Spann, NewsChannel8 The Lighthouse Sluggers were Meteorologist. Pinetop Peterson, an handed their first-ever defeat by the All-Stars regular for years, was unable Media All-Stars, an all-celebrity team to attend for health reasons. His made up of television news anchors, hilarious Mojo Hand and corncob hat meteorologists, local politicians were missed as well. We wish him well (including Mayor Buckhorn), newspaper and hope he can be here next year. columnists, etc. The team came out Players for the Lighthouse Sluggers swinging and never looked back. team included Lonnie “Leadoff” Coston, Lighthouse Slugger Lee Kimbrell Youlanda “Daring” Daffron, Marsha scored the game’s first run in the first Fielding must be done strictly by sound “The Mauler” Gibson, Lee “Grand Slam” inning. It was downhill after that for (beeping ball) and feel as the players are either totally blind or blindfolded. Kimbrell, Greg “Line Drive” Lindberg, the historically victorious Lighthouse Mike “Mayhem” Maltby, Elwin “Swings team when Tampa Tribune Columnist in previous years. Coach Steve Otto to the Wind” Merrill, and David “Son of Joe Henderson scored a run for the had pledged to retire once the All- Grand Slam” Nivers. Former Lighthouse All-Stars in the second inning. That run Stars were able to put a win in the Board Member Vandellon Holland was was followed by the first of two runs by history books, but the Lighthouse is a late addition to the Slugger’s lineup. County Commissioner Kevin Beckner. urging him to reconsider until after Beepball, patterned after , The Lighthouse’s Lee Kimbrell went next year’s 25th Beepball Classic. is adapted to enable full participation on to score two more runs. However Players for the Media All-Stars of the blind players. Players on both that left the Lighthouse a run short included Kevin Beckner, Hillsborough teams must wear blindfolds unless they as News Channel 8’s Gayle Guyardo County Commissioner; Tampa Mayor are totally blind. The softball has a also scored a run. Kevin Beckner’s Bob Buckhorn; Yvonne Yolie Capin, beeping device that allows batters and 2nd run put the All-Stars in the lead City of Tampa Councilwoman; Harry fielders to locate it by sound. Bases by 2 runs but the Lighthouse’s Lee Cohen, Chair Pro Tem, City of Tampa are foam rubber columns covered in Kimbrell narrowed that lead to one Council; Tim Guidry, Foundation blue plastic. Standing about four feet run with the final hit of the game. Administrator for the New York Yankees; high, they are equipped with buzzers WFLA 907 AM radio personality Gayle Guyardo, NewsChannel 8 to enable the players to locate them Ted Webb did a superb job in his debut Co-Anchor; Joe Henderson, Tampa by sound and to run into them without role as the game’s announcer and Tribune Columnist; Jeff Houck, Tampa injury. Only 1st or 3rd base is used agreed to return as announcer next Tribune Food Writer; Dave Hughes, after a hit. A run is scored when the year for the 25th Beepball Classic. Channel 8 Producer; Steve Jerve, batter who makes a legal hit gets to Ted Webb had played for the All-Stars Chief Meteorologist for NewsChannel8; Continued on Page 5 4 Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind 24th BEEPBALL CLASSIC continued from Page 4

The Lighthouse Sluggers were defeated The Media All-Stars, after over two Boy Scout Troop 304 returned for the fourth but still have a very impressive record decades of consecutive defeats, finally consecutive year to serve as color guard. spanning over two decades. came out on top. base before the ball is fielded. If a the Lighthouse team for one of the fielder locates the ball, picks it up, and longest winning streaks for any sporting raises it above his/her head before the event in history (from 1993 through batter gets to base, the batter is out. 2011); Lighthouse Staff and family There are six fielders: two in right members for organizing this event; field, two in center field, and two in left Col. Lenny Richoux for coming to our field. In each field section, one fielder rescue by offering to umpire at the last plays the infield and the other plays minute; and the Tampa Yankees and Coleman Middle School Orchestra, the outfield. The pitcher and catchers New York Yankees for providing use of led by Director Ed Thanz, returned for are the only sighted players who do the Community Field and support staff. the 5th consecutive Beepball Classic. not wear blindfolds during the game. We wish to recognize our sponsors Donatello Restaurant, Explorations V The weather cooperated with a and contributors who were key to Children’s Museum, Fantasy of Flight, warm but breezy sunny day. The the event’s financial success. Major Florida Aquarium, Florida Museum Coleman Middle School Orchestra League Sponsors ($1,000) included of Photographic Arts, G. Elliot’s returned for its fifth year to play Lee and Sally Kimbrell, New York Brunchery Restaurant, Hooter’s, The the National Anthem and - Yankees, and Tampa Tribune. Tampa IMPROV Comedy Theater, themed music. The FRC-sponsored Inning Sponsors ($500) included Maggiano’s, McDonald’s, Mekenita Boy Scout Troup 304 returned for its Kuhn Honda Volkswagen; The Law Mexican Grill, Museum of Science fourth year to present the color guard. Office of Jeremiah D. Allen, P.A.; and Industry (MOSI), Olive Gardens We thank everyone who came out Jim and Debbie Brown; and Larry #1025, Orlando Science Center, Publix to watch, play, or help with this event. Bevis and UBS Financial. Player Super Market, St. Petersburg City Special thanks go out to Steve Otto, Sponsors ($250) included Par, Inc.; Theatre, SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery All-Stars Coach for his coaching role Willis Insurance of Florida; Regions Cove, Side Splitters comedy Club, throughout most of our event’s history, Bank; Antionette Wheat, CPA; and Skippers Smokehouse, St. Petersburg his entertaining columns that promote Independent Living Aids, LLC. Door City Theatre, Starlite Cruises, Sweet this event, and his role in recruiting the Prize Sponsors included PRP Wine Tomatoes Restaurant and Catering, All-Stars players. We thank each of International, (4 , Tampa Bay the players of both teams for coming upper-level seats, and Muvico Theaters Lightning, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa out to participate. Special thanks (Centro Ybor 20, Starlight 20, Muvico Theatre, The Florida Aquarium, US go out to James Gleason, Marine Theaters). Finally, our many other Airways, Vigo Importing, Westchase Raider and Director of the Friends of Inkind Sponsors included American Golf Course, Willie’s, WonderWorks the Tampa Bay Marines for all of the Stage Theatre, Antonio’s Pasta Grille, Orlando, and Wright’s Gourmet House.. advanced ticket sales and support of Applebee’s, Bok Tower Gardens, Bon This year’s Beepball Classic netted this event. We also thank Coleman Appetit Restaurant, Busch Gardens, $7,500, all of which will benefit our Middle School Orchestra and Director Cason Photography, Clearwater Maine Tampa programs serving persons Edward Thanz for performing the Aquarium, Courtyard by Marriott, who are blind or visually impaired. National Anthem (5th straight year); Crowne Plaza Tampa – Westshore, Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind 5 PROMISING FUTURE continued from Page 1 A turning point appeared to be carryover his motivation into the work agriculture teacher at Simmons is when Lucas paid a visit to Simmons environment. He turned out to be a model retiring and has asked Lucas to work Career Center during a Hillsborough employee, carrying out a variety of tasks with him when he opens his business. County Schools VIP (Visually Impaired including stocking shelves, bagging This is the compliment because Persons) Club trip. Lucas chose to groceries, and working in produce. his agriculture teacher knows ALL of the attend the EXCEL Program at Simmons Lucas’s mother was quoted as present and former agriculture students! and then attend the Career Center. saying, “If it wasn’t for Simmons Career Lucas also has other prospects doing When Lucas had to select a course of Center, Lucas would be in jail.” However, landscaping. He plans to continue study that would lead directly to a job his family has provided a tremendous working at Publix at least part time. after graduation, he was torn between amount of needed support to help him In 2010, Lucas put his newly-found Construction and Agriculture. Then succeed. They never gave up their confidence to good use by attending he met Mr. Altizer, the Agriculture efforts or hopes to help him succeed. Aviation Challenge at the Marshall Space teacher. The two appeared to “click” His mother takes him to work, doctor’s Center in Huntsville, Alabama, which is right away. Once Lucas entered the appointments, and school as needed. similar to space camp and includes such Agriculture program, there was no She often has to take time off work activities as scaling walls, simulated turning back. It was as if he finally found to do all this, but has never hesitated parachute landings (with zip lines), his calling. The Lighthouse Transition to do so. Other family members and pole climbs, and others including some program came into play, providing him friends have also stepped in to help carried out by Navy SEALS in training. with “real world” work experience at whenever needed. Everyone’s efforts When Lucas is not working or Publix after extensive coaching in job have paid off. Lucas already has job going to school, he enjoys fishing seeking and retention skills. Having a offers waiting after graduation. His and hunting with family and friends. new purpose in life enabled Lucas to 10th SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM AND COLLEGE WEEK HELP PAVE THE WAY FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED TEENS TO SUCCEED involvement as the students stayed in site. The schedule includes field trips a dorm the entire week to make the to shopping malls, laundromats, banks, experience more realistic. Several an apartment complex, restaurants, teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs) hair salons, grocery stores, and more. and college students who are studying Students were paid for their work to become TVIs stayed with them experiences and were taken to the throughout each day and night. This bank to cash their paychecks, providing year, eleven students from Hillsborough yet another learning experience. County and seven students from Recreational activities also served as Polk County participated in College learning experiences designed to teach Week which took place in mid-June. Students learn a variety of communication fitness, social skills, and development and computer technology skills which are Even though Transition is provided of wholesome leisure time interests. essential in today’s workplace. They read year-round, it’s the summer program These activities included bowling; digital audio books using e-readers specially that really packs in a lot over a 5-day a designed for visually impaired persons. hiking; biking; boating; swimming; week, 5-week period when the kids are rock climbing and many others. This year’s Summer Teen out of school for the summer. During this Programs ran simultaneously Transition Program continued its time, they learn independent living skills in our Tampa and Winter Haven essential role in preparing teens who such as managing personal finances, facilities with 21 students in Tampa are blind or visually impaired for life clothing care and selection, apartment and 17 students in Winter Haven. This after graduation. A variation of this hunting, smart shopping, grooming program was funded by the Division is College Week which provided an and appearance, etiquette, preparing of Blind Services; and carried out by intensive on-campus orientation to resumes, completing job applications, the Lighthouse in partnership with learn all about college life. College and going through mock interviews. A the Vision Programs of Hillsborough Week took place at the University of central part of the program is the three- and Polk County School Systems. South Florida and was a 24-hour a day week work experience at an actual job 6 Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind Contributors Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind truly appreciates all of our donors. All contributions support programs and services at Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind. Although we can only list contributors who give gifts totaling $50 or more, we are grateful for each gift. The names listed below include those whose contributions were received between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, we apologize and ask that you please let us know by calling (813) 251-2407.

$10,000 and up Clinic Ronald Morton Quicksilver Recycling Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Walter Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kish Ruth Nelson St. Petersburg City Marilyn Kisner Charles Neville Theatre Tampa Bay Rays $1,000-2,499 J. Talbot Land Carlotta Pearce SeaWorld/Aquatica/ Tampa Theatre Lee & Sally Kimbrell Dr. Gwen Macdonald Rev. W. G. Petty Discovery Cove The Florida Aquarium New York Yankees Mrs. John McCreary Charles Pund Side Splitters Comedy US Airways Sun City Lions Bill & Patti Morris James Richwine Club Vigo Importing Foundation Stephen H. Reynolds Jesse E. Roberts Skippers Smokehouse Westchase Golf Course Tampa Tribune Bill Richards Roberta M. Saling St. Petersburg City Willie’s $500-999 Kyle Richter Elbert Scott Theatre WonderWorks Orlando Larry Bevis and UBS Donald Stephens Mr. & Mrs. Theodore M. Starlite Cruises Wright’s Gourmet Financial Mr. & Mrs. Clayton S. Scott Sweet Tomatoes House James & Debbie Brown Taylor Ronald W. Smith Restaurant and Law Office of Jeremiah Marjorie B. Washbon Joseph Stelzer Catering D. Allen, P.A. Barbara S. Zack J. H. Tanner Kuhn Honda Charles B. Vanpelt $50-99 Mildred Ward Volkswagen Raymond C. Adam Calvin Reed Matthew F. Wilbur Tributes George M. Adams, Jr. Maureen B. Young We thank the following contributors for choosing Tampa Paul Sizemore Francisco J. Amram Winter Haven Lions In-Kind Donations Lighthouse for the Blind as a means of expression Anonymous to honor or memorialize a friend or loved one Foundation L. D. Blanton American Stage $250-499 Mr. & Mrs. Paula Theatre E. Elamin Blomenberg Antonio’s Pasta Grille In Memory of Independent Living James E. Board Applebee’s Aids, LLC Joshua Boddiford Bok Tower Gardens Par, Inc. Golda Brunhild Bon Appetit Restaurant Estill Bowman Marilou Nally Region’s Bank Melissa K. Buhler Busch Gardens Ernestine Maupin Burt Nally Antoinette Wheat, CPA Harry Card Cason Photography Roger Carlson Minto Pecoraro Willis Insurance of Florida Leo J. Carney Clearwater Maine Donna Snyder Merrill & Robin Blau Dr. Gary L. Wood Mr. & Mrs. John Cox Aquarium Dad Lorraine A. $100-249 Charles D. Curtiss Courtyard by Marriott Robert Cannon Stevens Patrick Abrams Helen F. Davila Crowne Plaza Tampa – Lois Harned Joan Beck Dorothy R. Adams Bruce Davis Westshore Barbara Bolin Beverly Bethune Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Bailey Vannessa Dixie Donatello Restaurant Kate Scott Franz Carlos A. Baldor Dr. Wayne F. Echelberger Explorations V James Board Patricia Keller Barbas, Nunez, John Fernandes Children’s Museum Mary L. Kates Sue Miller Sanders, Butler and Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fisher Fantasy of Flight Employees of Annie Leonard Stevens Sez Stores Hovsepian, P.A. Florence W. Foster Florida Aquarium Clayton Taylor Patricial M. Barnes Warren M. Gough Florida Museum of Frances Kopin John Moore Nancy P. Grove Photographic Arts Art Gulvin Bern’s Steak House, Inc. Laurie Tisdale Frank Sabatino Mrs. Fred. Burnett Boyd Hanes G. Elliot’s Brunchery Robert T. Cannon Mrs. Robert G. Hardin Restaurant Gay Carter Franklin H. Howard Hooter’s Mr. & Mrs. L. J. Cisek Henry W. Isenberg, Jr. The Tampa IMPROV Mr. & Mrs. Peter T. Inez Joseph Comedy Theater and Conti Ms. Robin C. Krivanek Restaurant Richard Dicks Dr. Janet Langford Maggiano’s Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Nancy Mac Roberts McDonald’s Duane Robert O. Robertson Mekenita Mexican Grill Molly Emmons Karin B. Madden Museum of Science Suzanne S. Furman Jane Maher and Industry (MOSI) Werner W. Gardow Mrs. J. C. Manning Muvico Starlight 20 Earl Groff Raymond Mattson Muvico Theaters Donald Harshbarger Robin L. McGill Muvico Theaters, Marc D. Herig Mae B. McPherson Centro Ybor 20 Juan Hernandez Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo Olive Gardens #1025 Susan Hippler Meletiche Orlando Science Center Gordon Icheldinger Marsha Miller PRP International Jachimek Chiropractic Kay Mills Publix Super Markets Tampa Lighthouse For The Blind 7 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Tampa Lighthouse PAID Tampa, FL for the Blind Permit 1308

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MAJOR FUNDING SOURCES Upcoming Events Monthly - 2nd Thursday, 11:00 a.m. City of Tampa CDBG, funded by HUD Polk County BOCC Polk County Blind Veterans Fred’s Restaurant - City of Winter Haven United Way of Central Florida 2120 Harden Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33803 State of Florida, Department of United Way Suncoast Monthly - 4th Saturday, 12:00 noon Education/Division of Blind Services Polk VIP/ACB Clara’s Butterfly Café Hillsborough County BOCC 1533 S. Combee Road Lakeland, FL 33801 September 3rd Labor Day (closed) AFFILIATIONS October 11th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tampa Day of Caring Picnic Association for Education and Rehabilitation November 22nd & 23rd of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) Thanksgiving holidays (closed) November 30th Graduation/Holiday Party Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind (FAASB) Winter Haven December 7th Graduation/Holiday Party National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving Tampa People with Blindness or Visual Impairment (NAC) December 24th & 25th Christmas holidays (closed) January 2nd, 2013 National Industries for the Blind (NIB) New Years Day observed (closed)

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