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Lighthouse Vision Loss Center of Sarasota

AER Reaccreditation

LIGHTHOUSE RECEIVES FULL ACCREDITATION THROUGH JANUARY 2031
Manatee County, FL: Lighthouse Vision Loss Center received full accreditation on January 21, 2026 for excellence in management policies and practices, and service delivery specialized for people living with blindness or low vision.
 
AER Accreditation program continues the commitment made in 1962 by the Commission on Standards and Accreditation of Services to the Blind, as a direct response to heightened Federal attention to consumer rights in general and to the need for the highest quality of services by the growing numbers of people living with vision loss. Current statistics for the United States project an increase of 118%, to 25 million people by the year 2050 needing these services.
 

The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) is a professional

membership organization dedicated to professionals who provide services to individuals with vision loss.

They promote and support the professions by advocating evidence-based practices, high-quality standards,

value-added resources, and giving voice to issues of critical importance.

For more information, visit https://www.aerbvi.org/.
A blue and gold display with a party themed mask and the text The Brilliance Ball Unmasked

The Brilliance Ball

Join us February 20th, 2027 from 5:30 to 10:00 to celebrate Lighthouse Vision Loss Center’s Brilliance Ball Unmasked!  Be inspired by our speakers who share their experiences with Lighthouse and adapting to life without vision at the beautiful Lido Key Resort!

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Media Inquiries

Thank you for your interest in Lighthouse Vision Loss Center. Our communications team collaborates with media outlets to promote awareness and engagement surrounding our programs, services, and technologies that empower blind and visually impaired individuals across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto, and Highlands counties.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Alana Keddie
Marketing Manager
alanak@lighthousevlc.org