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The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 Annual Report New Sites, New Sight The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 Annual Report new sites, new sight. The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 For The Chicago Lighthouse, 2011 was a year of new sites with planning a comprehensive vision care facility in Glenview, establishing a retail presence at Navy Pier, and forging a new partnership with Best Buy®. BrainPort It was also a year of new sight that promised exciting breakthroughs for individuals who are blind through the Lighthouse’s participation Cover image: Sam Negron, who is totally blind BrainPort is breakthrough technology that and a Chicago Lighthouse Communications translates visual information from a digital in a FDA clinical trial to Center intern, demonstrates the new BrainPort video camera to a blind person’s tongue technology during a recent visit to Chicago’s through gentle electrical stimulation, Navy Pier. providing the ability to identify nearby evaluate the cutting edge BrainPort highly-contrasting objects, even reading letters and numbers. technology. See page 8 for more details. The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 Letter from our displays at other stores in the coming year. of our agency’s accomplishments in 2011, we are setting our “sights” on achieving even more in Chairman and President In addition to all these endeavors, the Lighthouse 2012! and Executive Director has been “the new site” of groundbreaking research that can result in greater opportunities for We encourage you to visit either of our sites in people who are Chicago and Glenview and help us provide Hope Dear Friends: blind or visually impaired. for those who have impaired vision. Development of a comprehensive site in Glenview. Working with the medical firm, Wicab, Inc., Sincerely, A retail venture at Navy Pier. A jobs program in Rock our research department is gathering data for Island. A partnership with BrainPort, an investigational non-surgical assistive Best Buy®. Cutting edge research that can further visual prosthetic device that translates information open doors for people who are blind or visually from a digital video camera to a blind person’s Bruce R. Hague impaired. All of these exciting innovations were tongue, through gentle electrical stimulation. Chair, Board of Directors nautical souvenirs, employs individuals who are occurring at The Chicago Lighthouse in 2011. They visually impaired. represent “new sites” for our agency. As such, we The device can enable people who are blind to thought it reach for nearby objects, identify alphanumeric With an unacceptably high unemployment rate appropriate to dedicate this year’s Annual Report to characters, and become Janet P. Szlyk, Ph.D. of 75%, finding jobs for individuals who are blind them and all the other far-reaching initiatives that more aware of their surroundings. In the long- President and Executive Director is job one for us. Accordingly, we were pleased to are taking place here term, we hope that this can boost employment develop a jobs program in cooperation with Ability with the support of our generous friends options even more for people who are blind. One and the U.S. Army at the military arsenal in Rock and supporters. Island, Illinois. This additional “new site” is providing To make sure that The Chicago Lighthouse will employment for even more people who are Thanks to a grant from the North Suburban continue to develop such pioneering initiatives blind or visually impaired. Healthcare Foundation, we will make history in as these to better serve people who rely on our January 2012 by opening a “new site” in suburban programs, we launched a major endowment effort In a time of government cutbacks, forging ahead Glenview. This marks the first time that we will in June called “Share The Vision: A Campaign to with new partners in the private sector is absolutely provide comprehensive services beyond our main Secure the Future.” essential to any non-profit’s success. At the operation on Roosevelt Road. Among other things, Co-chaired by two outstanding Lighthouse board Lighthouse, we embarked on a bold the new Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation members, Dr. Warren Chapman and Marv Lader, new effort this past year with Best Buy®. Our adaptive Center will offer a state-of-the-art vision care our goal is to raise $15 million over the next three Finding jobs for technology area, under the leadership of Tom Perski, clinic and retail store with the latest in adaptive years for our endowment. began hosting special displays showcasing video technology devices. individuals magnifiers, software, and large print keyboards at While coping with a challenging economy and “new sites” in Best Another “new site” that came about in 2011 fewer governmental resources, we are pleased Buy® stores in Chicago suburbs to assist those who are blind is was our retail operation on Chicago’s bustling Navy to report that The Chicago Lighthouse is facing customers experiencing vision loss. Pier, the city’s premier tourist attraction. the future with optimism, confidence, and our The initial results have been promising job one for us. agency’s favorite word, Hope! As proud as we are and the company plans to add monthly Lighthouse The store, which sells lighthouse-themed and other 2 3 The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 Special foundation gift from The new sites North Suburban Healthcare to reach Foundation more in need New Comprehensive Vision Care Facility in Glenview New Retail Venture at Navy Pier It has a state-of-the-art vision care clinic offering “We are absolutely thrilled about expanding our In its continuing effort to create jobs for people who are Dr. Szlyk noted that the Navy Pier store is overseen by a optometry, psychological counseling and occupational services to many underserved communities in Glenview visually impaired, The Chicago Lighthouse has launched manager, Elbert Ford, who is visually impaired and staffed therapy services. It provides a legal clinic and retail and surrounding suburbs,” said Lighthouse President an exciting new retail venture at Navy Pier, the city’s by two employees who are also visually impaired. store offering the latest in adaptive technology services. Dr. Janet Szlyk. “We extend our deepest appreciation premier tourist attraction. It boasts an array of enrichment programs to the North Suburban Healthcare Foundation for their She acknowledged the critical role played by Jennifer for children and seniors. amazing generosity and vote of confidence in us!” The store provides full-time and part-time employment Nemec, founder of Ideation Studio, in the design and for individuals with visual impairments and offers a broad décor of the new facility. Ms. Nemec, who also worked In addition, it marks the first time in its 106-year-old Serving as Director of Operations is Kevin Hurst, who array of colorful gift items focusing on lighthouse and on the development and design of Oprah Winfrey’s history that The Chicago Lighthouse is operating a comes to us with a rich background in non-profit affairs. nautical themes. retail store, previously was the lead designer for the comprehensive facility outside its current headquarters Previously, he held director positions at prestigious Lighthouse’s Tools for Living store at our main facility “We are absolutely thrilled to undertake this dynamic on West Roosevelt Road and its convenience store at Rush at 1850 W. Roosevelt Road. organizations such as The American Cancer Society, JP new initiative and become part of the Navy Pier family,” Medical Center. Morgan Chase Foundation and said Dr. Janet Szlyk, Lighthouse President and Executive Thanks to a special gift from The North Suburban an affiliate of Paul Newman’s Association of Hole Director. “In doing so, we’re pleased to create jobs Healthcare Foundation (NSHF), the Lighthouse unveiled in the Wall Camps for children with disabilities. for people who are visually impaired at a time when the new site, known as The Chicago Lighthouse the economy is still struggling and experiencing a high Vision Rehabilitation Center, at 222 Waukegan Road in “I am honored to be given the chance to manage unemployment rate,” she observed. suburban Glenview this The Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation past January. Center in Glenview,” he said. “I look forward to Among products available are lighthouse replicas, home joining my colleagues in welcoming north suburban décor items, clocks, adult/kids apparel and children’s toys/ Noting that its mission is to promote health, wellness residents to our site and to acquaint them with our games/books. Prices range from $2.50 to $50.00 per item and education in north suburban communities, world class programs.” to appeal to a wide variety of customers. All profits go NSHF President Beverley Kroll observed that The directly to supporting the 28 agency programs that are Chicago Lighthouse, with its reputation for providing For further information on The Chicago Lighthouse dedicated to improving the lives of people who are blind innovative services to seniors and other groups, Vision Rehabilitation Center in Glenview, or visually impaired. was a perfect fit. call Kevin Hurst at 847-510-2060 or write [email protected] 4 5 The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 The Chicago Lighthouse 2011 NSHF Board Chair Bev Kroll, stated, The Chicago Lighthouse “The Lighthouse fits our mission perfectly, thanks The North which is to promote health, wellness Suburban Healthcare and health education to benefit North Foundation for their Suburban communities in designated generous gift! service areas.” Beverley J. Kroll, Board Chair Board members and guests of The North Suburban Healthcare Foundation are shown at the Lighthouse’s annual dinner in May. Special technological devices to assist individuals “We are excited about the partnership with The Chicago “We are thrilled that with the experiencing vision loss are now available to area residents Lighthouse to showcase adaptive technology and appreciate thanks to a unique partnership between that the services the Lighthouse offers will enable us to better Chicago Lighthouse help of Best Buy®, The Chicago Lighthouse and Best Buy®.
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