Community Resources & Community Events

Our community calendar showcases all of our programs, activities, and events and is designed to connect individuals and families and foster communities of belonging. We believe that access to resources is key to building strong, inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide resources to connect you to other nonprofit, health, and government agencies to help improve your health and individual outcomes. We hope you find the calendar and other resources useful and allow you to stay up to date with all of the opportunities available through our organization and our community partners.

As a nonprofit or government agency supporting the community of people who are blind or have low vision, your events and activities are important to us. We would like to invite you to share your events using the link provided below. Each submission will be reviewed and considered for inclusion. Thank you for your valuable contributions to the community.

  • Diabetes Support Group

    Diabetes Support Group
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Learn about helpful resources while connecting with a community of new friends who understand the unique challenges of managing diabetes. Join us for companionship, understanding, and emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Microsoft Office Class – Afternoon

    Microsoft Office Class – Afternoon
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    This class is designed to increase a beginner’s confidence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including, word, excel, outlook, other Microsoft Office apps and programs, while using JAWS screen reader. You will learn key functions of each program, JAWS shortcut commands, and other tools and tips that will enhance your Microsoft Office Suite knowledge […]

  • Monthly Lighthouse Book Club

    Monthly Lighthouse Book Club
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Lighthouse Book Club The Lighthouse Book Club is launching—a new monthly gathering for readers who love stories, conversation, and shared perspective. Join us on the second to last Thursday of each month from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Boardroom of Building 1, for an engaging discussion led by Fernando Espinoza, who will host the club. At each meeting, Book Club […]

  • Monthly Tandem Bike Riding with Achilles International – June 2026

    Stude Park 1031 Stude Street, Houston, TX

    Ride in Tandem – Inclusive Cycling with The Lighthouse and Achilles International Don’t miss the thrill of our upcoming tandem bike ride days! In partnership with Achilles International, we’re bringing together riders of all abilities for a fully inclusive tandem cycling workout, followed by a relaxed breakfast social to refuel and connect. Where: Stude Park […]

  • Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – Performing Arts Week

    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun! Our Performing Arts Week, scheduled from June 8th to June 10th, offers an enriching experience for students eager to explore the world of performance arts. Participants will have the unique opportunity to work with trained professionals, including the esteemed Open Dance Project, to learn […]

  • Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – Performing Arts Week

    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun! Our Performing Arts Week, scheduled from June 8th to June 10th, offers an enriching experience for students eager to explore the world of performance arts. Participants will have the unique opportunity to work with trained professionals, including the esteemed Open Dance Project, to learn […]

  • Monthly DREAMS Elite Social

    Monthly DREAMS Elite Social
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Dreams Elite Social is where connection finds its courage and community finds its rhythm. Born in September 2025, this social group was created to deepen belonging, spark friendships, and amplify joy within the blind and low vision community. Our mission is simple and unshakable: to build a world where vision loss is never a barrier to […]

  • Microsoft Office Class – Morning

    Microsoft Office Class – Morning
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    This class is designed to increase a beginner’s confidence in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including, word, excel, outlook, other Microsoft Office apps and programs, while using JAWS screen reader. You will learn key functions of each program, JAWS shortcut commands, and other tools and tips that will enhance your Microsoft Office Suite knowledge […]

  • Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – Performing Arts Week

    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun! Our Performing Arts Week, scheduled from June 8th to June 10th, offers an enriching experience for students eager to explore the world of performance arts. Participants will have the unique opportunity to work with trained professionals, including the esteemed Open Dance Project, to learn […]

  • Diabetes Support Group

    Diabetes Support Group
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Learn about helpful resources while connecting with a community of new friends who understand the unique challenges of managing diabetes. Join us for companionship, understanding, and emotional support in a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – STEAM Week

    Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – STEAM Week
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun! Our STEAM Week, from June 15th to 17th, invites campers to make science fun with Mad Science, hands-on activities at Children's Museum Houston, and gardening projects. Join us in an immersive program designed to foster growth, learn something new, and provide a solid foundation […]

  • Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – STEAM Week

    Youth Specialty Camps 2026 – STEAM Week
    The Lighthouse of Houston 3602 West Dallas, Houston, TX, United States

    Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and fun! Our STEAM Week, from June 15th to 17th, invites campers to make science fun with Mad Science, hands-on activities at Children's Museum Houston, and gardening projects. Join us in an immersive program designed to foster growth, learn something new, and provide a solid foundation […]

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News & Insights

Jennifer Parrish

I have worked for the Lighthouse of Houston for 20 fabulous years! I went through the Lighthouse’s medical transcription vocational program and was hired immediately. I love what I do and wanted to make it a career, so I pursued and became a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. This was not an easy task due to the limitations and lack of modifications for people who are blind/visually impaired but they allowed me to use a reader and I passed and am one of only 1,500 Certified Medical Transcriptionists in the U.S. I was also named Employee of the year in 2008 by the National Industries for the Blind because of my employment at the Lighthouse, and I was truly humbled. I continue to work on increasing my knowledge and education and recently became a Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist which increased my critical thinking skills. I receive so much support and mentorship from my supervisor and other Lighthouse staff, and I am grateful for all the Lighthouse of Houston has given me over the past 20 years.

Jennifer Parrish
Lighthouse of Houston Certified Medical Transcriptionist

Maureen Croft

I am the adoptive mother of twins born prematurely with disabilities. When Anthony was two years old, I enrolled him in swim lessons at the Lighthouse of Houston. Recreation therapists worked with Anthony, who was not yet walking, to teach him all the pieces that must come together for one to swim. Not only did Anthony learn to swim, but he also took his first steps three months after starting swim lessons. He was 27 months old. To this day, I attribute Anthony’s ability to walk to the recreation therapy he received in the pool at the Lighthouse of Houston.

Maureen Croft
Parent

Patricia Gutierrez

I like my job at the lighthouse because of the people I work with and it allows me to be more independent.

Patricia Gutierrez
Lighthouse of Houston Enterprise Division Employee

Doug and Joy Yeager

Joy and I contribute to the Lighthouse of Houston because of all that it does for the community. There is no other organization in this area that does more for the blind and visually impaired than the Lighthouse. It is a real Houston treasure and one that we are honored to support.

Doug and Joy Yeager
Lighthouse of Houston Donors

Jennifer Parrish

I work for the Lighthouse of Houston as a certified medical transcriptionist and was honored to be recognized by the National Industries as the Blind Employee of the year in 2008. I was honored to be recognized.

Jennifer Parrish
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist and LOH Employee

Dr. Kia B. Eldred McGee, OD, FAAO

I had another great day seeing a gentleman who has Parkinson’s Disease and is having difficulty with visual processing and a convergence insufficiency. By adding prism to his glasses for reading, it should improve his ability to read for sustained periods. I also prescribed him exercises to assist with getting his eyes working together. He and his wife were grateful for the extra time spent to help him with his vision. He is a vet, and I have the pleasure of seeing Veterans while working at the VA but it is wonderful to support him at the Lighthouse of Houston.

Dr. Kia B. Eldred McGee, OD, FAAO
Lighthouse of Houston Optometrist

Chris Reinecker

What an incredible organization. We change lives every day by providing our clients the skills and opportunity for independence and success. For over 80 years, the Lighthouse has provided specialized services for the visually impaired. With the guidance and support of its volunteers, employees, leadership, board, and community partners, we are positioned to continue as a resource for Houston and Texas for years to come.

Chris Reinecker
LOH Board of Directors Member
RightHear Enabled Location
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