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Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential

The Lighthouse of Houston

What can blind and low vision individuals achieve when given the right support and resources? Jennifer Parrish hosts Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential, a podcast sharing real stories and adventures from the blind and low vision community. The Lighthouse of Houston provides this support, offering job training, assistive technology, and mobility training. The podcast aims to show that blindness does not define one"s potential, highlighting the vibrant lives and successes of its members. Learn

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31:43

More Than Vision: Guide Dogs, Veterans, and Community...

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2026/04/21

Jennifer Parrish talks with volunteer and retired VA low vision director Karen Petty about childhood vision loss, guide dogs, serving veterans, and her ongoing work at The Lighthouse of Houston helping people see blindness as a beginning, not an ending. Subscribe toSightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts! Support the Lighthouse of Houston (https://houstonlighthouse.org/) Key Takeaways 1. Vision loss can bring “dark

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23:44

Volunteer Leadership, Corporate Giving, and Fueling...

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2026/04/07

Board chair and leadership coach Kim Colburn explains how volunteerism, corporate engagement, and strategic giving expand the impact of The Lighthouse of Houston. He shares his personal journey into service, the psychology of helping, and why leaders must model community involvement. Kim outlines practical ways individuals and companies can combine time, talent, and financial support to strengthen nonprofits and create lasting opportunity for people who are blind or low vision. Subscribe

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21:53

Empowering Health and Community at The Lighthouse of...

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2026/03/17

Licensed Vocational Nurse Laura Scott shares how The Lighthouse of Houston’s Adult Day Program builds community, supports whole-person health, and creates meaningful daily routine for adults who are blind or low vision. She highlights her nursing approach, practical health monitoring, and how simple wins like stabilizing blood pressure transform quality of life. Laura also offers realistic health tips listeners can begin using today. Subscribe toSightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple

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21:23

Lighthouse Lessons: Guiding Sighted Minds into the...

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2026/03/03

Seeing isn’t required to build bridges. Today's guest, Chelsea Nguyen, shares about Beyond Our Sight where blind and low vision hosts guide participants through team building exercises while sighted participants wear blindfolds. The process highlights communication, empathy, and partnership. Collaboration deepens as groups complete tasks with only touch, sound, and teamwork. Learn more about Beyond Our Sighthere. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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23:08

Inside National Industries for the Blind with CEO...

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2026/02/17

Jennifer welcomes Soraya Correa, President and CEO of National Industries for the Blind, to explore meaningful employment for blind and low vision professionals. Correa explains NIB’s nationwide network, the AbilityOne program, policy priorities, and practical strategies that help employers build inclusive workplaces and advance careers beyond entry level roles. Learn more about NIB here. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you

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31:29

Pageants, Pedals, and the Power of Poetry: One...

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2026/02/03

Jennifer Parrish welcomes Marcela San Miguel back to the show. Marcela discusses her father's passing, leadership in the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and her pageant win. Tandem biking and duathlon participation mark another milestone. She emphasizes grief counseling, finding purpose, and community involvement. Marcela plans to focus her efforts for the coming year. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts! Key

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29:21

Building Community and Confidence After Blindness

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2026/01/20

Losing sight changes everything. Shante Hines joins Jennifer Parrish to share her story of vision loss, medical complications, and adapting to new challenges. She discusses accessing resources at the Lighthouse of Houston, connecting with community groups, and finding support through music and group activities. Steps forward come through community, technology, and persistence. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts

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31:02

Becoming a Guide Dog User: What You Need to Know

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2026/01/06

How does a chance encounter reshape a career and a life? Pat Glines went from a banking job to becoming a leader in guide dog mobility, inspired by supporting a friend through vision loss. Witnessing the impact of guide dogs fueled a passion that’s spanned over three decades. Today, she dedicates herself to matching people with life-changing canine partners at Guide Dogs of Texas. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, or wherever you get your

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28:02

Overcoming Diabetic Retinopathy: Support, Growth &...

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2025/12/16

She rebounded after losing their sight not once, but twice. Lauren Jones’s story is one of boldness and self-advocacy, navigating total blindness after diabetic retinopathy. With support from Kris Cole Rehabilitation Center and the Lighthouse of Houston, she found new purpose in community and career readiness. Through determination and a fierce spirit, she continues to inspire others to get out of the house and embrace life’s opportunities. Subscribe to Sightless Voices: Unleashing

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23:15

How Adult Day Programs at The Lighthouse of Houston...

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2025/12/02

A truck driver’s world changed in an instant when blindness altered every familiar road. For Mo Frank, the shift from long highways to the welcoming halls of the Lighthouse of Houston marked the beginning of renewal. Losing his sight meant relearning daily routines and rediscovering confidence step by step. Through training in orientation, mobility, and independent living, he found strength in adaptability and community. Surrounded by new friends, Mo now helps others navigate their own

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29:17

How Christine Ha Became the First Blind Winner of...

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2025/11/18

What began as a challenge in the kitchen became Christine Ha’s defining creation. After losing her vision in her twenties, she learned to move by instinct, relying on sound, touch, and memory to guide her craft. Cooking transformed from a test of endurance into an art of adaptation. When she stepped onto the national stage and captured the title of MasterChef, her talent proved that vision takes many forms. Today, Christine Ha inspires millions to trust their senses and redefine what’s

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24:05

A Veteran's Guide to Vision Rehabilitation and...

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2025/11/04

A dedicated Army medic’s transformation into a leading advocate for blinded veterans reflects the power of resilience and purpose. Dr. Thomas Zampieri’s journey began with a military calling inspired by family heroes and evolved into a distinguished medical career. When retinitis pigmentosa ended his surgical work, he redirected his expertise toward advancing policy and support for veterans with vision loss. Through advocacy and education, Dr. Zampieri continues to shape the lives of

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28:47

Building Community and Advocacy for Families with...

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2025/10/21

Vivecca Hartman, board member at The Lighthouse of Houston and parent of an adult son who is deafblind, shares practical insights on building community resources and advocacy for families affected by dual sensory loss. The episode details her experience with educational advocacy, navigating life beyond school years, and the development of programs like TouchBase Center for the Deaf-Blind. Hartman explains how Lighthouse programming supports family engagement, employment, and long-term skills for

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21:46

Celebrating One Year of Sightless Voices:...

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2025/10/07

Reaching the first anniversary of Sightless Voices: Unleashing Potential marks more than a milestone. During this episode, Jennifer Parrish is joined by The Lighthouse's president Jenna Dhayer, as they share the stories, connections, and community that have grown around every episode. Behind each conversation lies thoughtful feedback and heartfelt messages from listeners, along with inspiring journeys from guests who have experienced vision loss in diverse ways. These experiences continually remind

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31:35

Blind Independence: Living, Working, and Traveling...

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2025/09/16

Charlie Hardwick discusses accessible technology for vision loss, adaptive strategies for daily living, and career transitions as a visually impaired journalist, musician, and graphic designer. He and Jennifer cover assistive devices like Be My Eyes and VoiceVista, digital tools for creative work, and best practices for visually impaired travel. Charlie shares experience running with Achilles International, building independence, and connecting with blind community networks. Key Takeaways: Vision

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35:23

Orientation and Mobility for Blind Independence

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2025/09/02

Ruby Cabral joins the show to talk about orientation and mobility (O&M) and activities of daily living (ADL) services for blind and visually impaired people at The Lighthouse of Houston. This episode highlights how O&M and ADL support independence, explains practical training and technologies, covers career pathways, describes resource access, and identifies challenges related to specialist availability. The conversation addresses kitchen safety tools, education options, navigation and cane

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30:41

Blind Faith: Overcoming Cancer and Finding Light at...

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2025/08/19

What does it take to push forward when it feels like life keeps throwing challenges your way? Danelle Chaplain knows what it means to confront vision loss, fight cancer, and juggle parenting while building a new life through the Lighthouse of Houston. In this episode: Danelle talks about finding the strength to move forward each day. She shares what it’s like to rebuild independence after losing her vision. And she explains how support and community play a major role in her journey.

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19:42

Rebuilding His Life After Blindness and Heartbreak

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2025/08/05

What happens when your life changes after a single spot in your eyesight turns out to be something bigger? Jason Garza faced vision loss, got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and faced the reality of family falling apart because of it. In this powerful conversation, he talks about: Learning he was legally blind after ignoring that first warning sign Losing his independence and finding new ways to move forward How help from his family and the Lighthouse of Houston brought him back Jason’s

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29:40

Lighting the Way: Reverend Garrett on Leadership,...

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2025/07/15

What does it mean to lose your sight and keep moving forward? Reverend Michael Garrett has spent his life as a leader and advocate in the blind and low vision community. He’s faced changes in vision, learned new ways to adapt, and built up others…both on and off the field. On today’s episode: Michael shares what it’s like to grow up with retinitis pigmentosa and adapt over time He explains why community, confidence, and finding resources matter We talk about advocacy,

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23:48

How Houston Delta Gamma Foundation Transforms...

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2025/07/01

What does it mean to create a lasting impact in your city? We often think about the ways people connect, raise funds, and volunteer—sometimes never knowing the full reach of their actions. Karen Craig has spent decades working within the Houston Delta Gamma Foundation. Her journey shows how simple service projects can bring people together and fill real needs in the blind and low vision community. Today, she’s sharing how a network of volunteers can change lives, fill gaps, and build

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