UPCOMING EVENTS
Low Vision Expo
Are you seeking low vision resources? The 23rd Annual Low Vision Expo presented by the Low Vision Resource Center/Owl Radio in partnership with the Lighthouse will be held on March 26th from 9-12:30.

This is the first virtual Expo brought to you via Zoom which can be accessed with video or toll free phone call. The Expo is free, but registration is required on Eventbrite! Those who need assistance registering can call the Lighthouse at 210-531-1547. 
Spotlight Elizabeth Kendell
Welcome New Board Member
Elizabeth began her career in disability employment volunteering at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which led her to obtain her Master of Special Education in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Texas at Austin. She completed her practicum at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center in Austin, counseling clients with visual impairments. Upon graduation, she started work as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Texas Workforce Commission in New Braunfels. Elizabeth joined H-E-B in 2017 and leads the Disability Bridges team whose mission is to make the lives of Texans with disabilities better, by providing opportunities and removing barriers for Partners with disabilities to optimize their ability to contribute to H-E-B's success. 

Elizabeth is a native Texan and resides in San Antonio with her husband, Shane, and three sons (ages 2, 4, and 10). They spend weekends visiting different Texas State Parks hiking and when it’s warm, swimming in the rivers. Elizabeth is passionately involved in city and statewide initiatives to increase inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. 
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt
Our Beeping Easter Egg Hunt was a HUGE success. With over 250 tickets reserved we had a great turnout and with the event time frame being spread out it allowed for guest to come and go so no one ever felt crowded.

The kids got to enjoy balloon animals, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, crafts, dancing, and of course the beeping Easter Egg Hunt. The beauty of the Beeping Easter Egg is that all kids can participate in the same way - our sighted kids are blindfolded and have to use their hearing and touch to find the eggs. It's a great way to get all kids involved. Once the beeping eggs are hunted kids exchange them for normal eggs with prizes and treats!

With all the obstacles that have come with COVID-19 we were excited to finally have a "normal" in person event. We loved being able to have safe event with people socially distanced and wearing masks while still having a fun time.

We hope to continue having safe events as time moves forward & we hope to see everyone at our upcoming events.
MANUFACTURING
Lighthouse Manufacturing is Making Ghillie Suits for Our Military
The Lighthouse manufacturing department has been sewing Army combat jackets, shirts, and pants for many years and we've been given a new project! The "Ghillie Suit" is a type of camouflage clothing designed to resemble the background environment such as foliage, snow or sand….in our case foliage.
 
A Ghillie suited soldier sitting perfectly with local flora attached to their webbing is nearly impossible to detect visually, even at close range.
Obviously the make-up and quality is most critical to protect our soldiers in harm’s way. We are the “choice” a.k.a. the only Manufacturing & Design (M&D) textile operation in the United States to be awarded this project by the U.S. Military and expect to be in full production of this complicated garment later this year.
BASE SUPPLY CENTERS
Adding a New Base Supply Store on Cannon AFB, New Mexico
The SA Lighthouse operates 16 Base Supply Centers (BSCs) on 11 military installations located in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico and we just opened up our newest BSC! Facility managers on Cannon AFB who need materials and tools for minor office and building repair, can use the new self-help store, also known as Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) operated by the SA Lighthouse. Purchasers can receive discounted prices and can avoid losing valuable time driving off-base to hardware stores.

The Cannon AFB COCESS provides a full range of support/products to our customers. We acquire, issue, deliver, and store a variety of material, equipment, parts, tools, and supplies for construction, and facility maintenance and repair, and lawn and garden equipment repair for use by authorized government personnel. The COCESS process provides a simplified method for authorized personnel to purchase quality material, tools, and equipment used for work orders, construction, recurring maintenance and repair, lawn and garden equipment repair and self-help type work. The store is conveniently located on the Cannon AFB and provide easy access for authorized individuals and contain a wide variety of commercial and industrial products (i.e., items found in commercial stores like Lowes, Home Depot or other local lumber and hardware stores). Our Cannon AFB location stocks a number of high use/consumable items for immediate purchase.

The opening of our Cannon COCESS facility is the first of these to be operated by the Lighthouse and opens a new avenue for us to better support our military customers. 
COMMERCIAL SALES
Lighthouse Now Producing Acrylic Shields
If you're looking for safety in your space look no further! The Lighthouse is now producing acrylic shields with many sizes and options available!

You can use these anywhere from desks, counters, and tables. Keep in mind no project is too large or too small - the Lighthouse will help you keep you safe and help prevent the spread of germs! Also, with every purchase you are providing jobs for the blind and visually impaired right here in San Antonio.