News & Press

January 06, 2020

Envision Dallas Unveiled As New Name of Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind
Rebrand Aligns 88-Year-Old Agency with Envision, a National Organization, and Paves Way for Expanding Services to North Texans Who are Blind or Low Vision

December 12, 2019

Envision Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind Names David Stupay Executive Director
Veteran Leader of Agencies Supporting People with Disabilities Will Oversee Employment, Programs and Services Initiatives in 11-County North Texas Service Area

December 10, 2019

Joel Leftwich Named Executive Director Of William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center
Veteran Government Affairs and Communications Strategist will Spearhead Efforts to Advocate for Greater Accessibility to Jobs for Those who are Blind or Visually Impaired

November 18, 2019

Dr. Ying-Zi Xiong Is Named Latest Fellow For Postdoctoral Research At Gigi & Carl Allen Envision Research Institute
Dr. Ying-Zi Xiong’s two-year research project will explore new ways to help individuals challenged by dual sensory loss.

November 12, 2019

Envision Announces Dates, Calls For Submissions For 2020 Conferences
UT Health San Antonio Department of Occupational Therapy and The Ohio State University College of Optometry to Host Premier Events Focused on Low Vision

October 28, 2019

Cowboys Legend Ed ‘Too Tall’ Jones, Larry Kimbler To Co-Host Inaugural Golf Fore Vision Tournament Supporting Envision Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind
Sponsorships, Team Registration Open for November 11 Event That Benefits Programs and Services that Promote Independence, Employment Opportunities for People With Vision Loss

October 14, 2019

Envision Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind To House American Foundation For The Blind Center On Vision Loss, Esther’s Place
Collaboration will expand access to critical low-vision rehabilitation programs, services for people who are blind or visually impaired in 11 North Texas counties

September 16, 2019

Envision Programs Participant Andrew Mcleod Receives $10k Scholarship From High Touch Technologies To Attend Wichita State University
Scholarship is presented to a WSU student with vision loss who plans to major in computer information systems, computer science, information technology or a related technology field.

September 06, 2019

Ulrich ‘Solving for X’ exhibition embraces accessibility for Blind, Visually- and Mobility-Impaired
The exhibition, “Solving for X=Accessibility: GuideBeacon,” is one of three new shows that the Ulrich will unveil at its Fall Exhibition Opening Party,

August 26, 2019

Accessible Products Hotline Launches To Offer Advice On Products That Make Life Easier For People Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired
Groundbreaking Service Offered by William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center Funded By Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation Grant