Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind's (CLB) 6th Annual Light the Way - Walk for Independence encourages people of all ages, particularly people who are blind or visually impaired, to maintain active and productive lifestyles. Coinciding with National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this year’s Light the Way fundraising event will provide participants with a morning of fun-filled exercise, camaraderie and entertainment. Join CLB and walk the scenic, historic, and accessible route between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument. Interested participants will also have the opportunity to guide walkers who are blind or visually impaired. Leading this guiding experience will be CLB’s ambassador, triathlete Charlie Plaskon, who is visually impaired.
Support CLB by participating in the 6th Annual Light the Way – Walk for Independence. Proceeds from this year’s Light the Way fundraising event will help CLB to remain a strong community resource for residents in the Washington metropolitan area for years to come.
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- Address:
- 7th Street SW and Jefferson Drive
- (Metro Access Drop Off/Pick Up On Jefferson Drive Side Of Air and Space Museum)
- Washington, DC 20408
- USA
- Time:
- Oct 09, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm
In Support of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is an engaged, community leader in the Washington metropolitan area serving people of all ages who are experiencing vision loss. Clients of CLB receive service, training and employment resources that support the whole person, at every level of independence and stage of life. Through vision screenings, a mobile eye care unit, independent living skills training, support groups for youth and adults, career counseling and job placement, CLB enables clients to reclaim personal and professional independence by learning to advocate for themselves and address the challenges that arise from vision loss. CLB is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to CLB are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. CLB's tax identification number is 530196609.