[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 54 (Thursday, April 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 100th 
anniversary of Lighthouse International. They are a leading 
organization that helps vision impaired individuals of all ages lead 
independent and productive lives.
  Founded in 1905, Lighthouse International is a not-for-profit 
organization dedicated to helping prevent the disabling effects of 
impaired vision. Their rehabilitation program teaches the visually 
impaired new skills to cope with their vision loss and accomplish the 
goals they have set for themselves. Lighthouse International has served 
approximately 5,000 residents in the New York City metropolitan area.
  Lighthouse International is New York State's foremost provider of 
comprehensive vision rehabilitation services for people of all ages. 
Their services include infant and toddler programs, a child development 
center, counseling, career services, low vision care, a music school, 
computer training, and instruction in independent living.
  The Lighthouse collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) 
and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to 
develop strategic plans that address and prevent vision impairment. 
They are a participant in the IAPB's ``Vision 2020: The Right to 
Sight'' campaign to eliminate avoidable blindness.
  There are 180 million people with vision impairment worldwide. 
Lighthouse International deserves recognition for its tireless work on 
their behalf. Their programs give hope to people who had once lost 
their faith in accomplishing everyday activities.

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