Dining in the Dark

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
Jim Argue
Dr. Kathy Baltz
Richard Butler, Jr.
Jay Chessir
Mike Coulson
Khayyam Eddings
Bishop Kenneth Hicks
Walter Kimbrough
Sharon Priest
John Selig

“Jobs are why the Lighthouse is important - no jobs, no money, no economy. Jobs are important for everyone, but people who are blind have higher unemployment rates, so employers like the Arkansas Lighthouse for the Blind are needed.”
- Roger, 17-year Lighthouse employee

“I love my job - it's something I can do. At first I didn't think I could do it, but now I make 700-900 T-shirts a day, depending on the size. It gives me self esteem and keeps me motivated.”
- Regina, 6-year Lighthouse employee

“I went to different employers and encountered many obstacles; one of them was that I couldn't see. They had the misconception that visually impaired people couldn't perform their jobs. But the people here know people with disabilities can do the job; they know how to work with them.”
- Gustavo, 6-month Lighthouse employee

“I don't think you'll find a better work group anywhere. I haven't seen an atmosphere of closeness among employee and supervisors anywhere that matches the Lighthouse.”
- Nelson, 1-year Lighthouse employee

“I enjoy working with the people and the machines. The Lighthouse makes me feel like home - it's a family here.”
- Dorothy, 7-year Lighthouse employee

“I have a willingness to learn and I want to go the extra mile. Here, I've been given the opportunity to do more, learn more. I don't like being satisfied with the way things are; so the more they throw at me, the better I like it.”