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| John Thompson of Lighthouse for the Blind Honored with Excellence in Leadership AwardMr. Thompson was Chosen for Significant Contributions to Create or Improve Services for People with Vision Loss.
By: Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis “I am humbled to receive this award, which I will accept and dedicate to the employees, clients and supporters of the Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis,” Mr. Thompson said. In October 2011, Mr. Thompson and Lighthouse employees celebrated the Grand Opening of a new, 17,000-square- In addition, in November 2011 the Lighthouse announced that it is sponsoring a new program in Springfield, Missouri, to help children with visual impairments build new friendships, develop social skills, increase independence and promote participation in community activities. The program, Southwest Kids in Action (SWKIA), will introduce a new recreational activity or community project each month such as Goalball, archery, canoeing and rock climbing. SWKIA is designed for children ages 10 – 18. Cost to participate is free. Mr. Thompson was nominated for the “Excellence in Leadership Award” by David Ekin, ACSW, LCSW, President of the St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and Debbie Naucke, Executive Director of The Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments, with endorsements by Marjorie Williams, Executive Director of Minds Eye Information Services, and Kevin Hollinger a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist representing several vision loss organizations. All commend Mr. Thompson for his significant leadership and support of innovative programs, services and related organizations in greater St. Louis and Missouri. VisionServe Alliance, based in St. Louis, is a consortium of non-profit groups throughout the U.S. that provide services to people with vision loss, with a mission to engage leaders in building a better world through services to people with vision loss by promoting leadership development, ethical management, quality services, and professional growth. VisionServe members include national advocacy groups, adult vision rehabilitation agencies, residential schools for the blind, early intervention and pre-school services, dog guide schools, low vision clinics, Braille producers, and employment and manufacturing organizations. (http://visionservealliance.org). Also known as LHB Industries, Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a non-profit entity that helps legally blind people maintain dignity and independence by offering Employment, Education and Support Services, The Lighthouse was founded in 1933 and today maintains offices and manufacturing facilities that currently employ nearly 70 legally blind persons at two locations in Saint Louis County. The Lighthouse and its employees manufacture, assemble, warehouse and sell high-quality products for government and business customers nationwide including first aid kits, medical kits, catheters, aerosol and liquid paints, aerosol and liquid cleaning products and many others. The Lighthouse also is expanding its popular line of eco-friendly products. All sales revenues directly support Lighthouse programs including Professional Career Development; Lighthouse for the Blind-St. Louis is a non-profit 501c3 corporation. For information, contact Brittney Smithers, Marketing & Sales Specialist, at toll-free 800.542.3697, or 314.423.4333, or visit the website http://www.lhbindustries.com. Media contact: Jeff Dunlap at 314.993.6925. *** # # # Also known as LHB Industries, Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis is a non-profit entity that helps legally blind people maintain dignity and independence by offering Employment, Education and Support Services, The Lighthouse was founded in 1933 and today maintains offices and manufacturing facilities that currently employ nearly 70 legally blind persons at two locations in Saint Louis County. End
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