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One Year Into Transformation: How STEP is Reshaping Employment & Day Services at The Light House
Day support participant harvesting microgreens. A year ago, we set out on an ambitious journey to transform how we support adults with...
Kassidy Brown
Apr 43 min read
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Staying the Course: Our Commitment to Students and Families
In light of recent national headlines about potential changes to the U.S. Department of Education, we know many in our...
Kassidy Brown
Mar 271 min read
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Celebrating Special Education Excellence: The Light House Hosts the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center and State Education Leaders
The Light House was honored to welcome members of Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) , along with CSDE Deputy Commissioners...
Kassidy Brown
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Tee Up for a Cause: Join Us at the 8th Annual Mini Golf Tournament Fundraiser!
Hey there, mini golf enthusiasts and do-gooders! Get ready to tee up for a fantastic cause at the 8th Annual Mini Golf Tournament...
Kassidy Brown
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Grateful for the Journey, Our Equine Program is Coming to a Close
It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of a difficult decision made by The Light House. After much deliberation and careful...
Kassidy Brown
May 1, 20242 min read
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The Power of Advocacy: Nick's Transition Story
At The Lighthouse, we are deeply committed to empowering young people with disabilities as they transition into adulthood. Our...
Kassidy Brown
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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The Light House Announces Expansion of the Learning Campus
The Light House is pleased to announce the relocation of our Learning Campus to the Rocky Neck area of Niantic. With this relocation, we...
Kassidy Brown
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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The Light House Announces Acquisition of Horses Healing Humans
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Horses Healing Humans; a non-profit organization offering therapeutic equine services in...
Kassidy Brown
Mar 18, 20224 min read
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Rebecca Atkins Named Director of Operations
The Light House is pleased to announce the promotion of Rebecca Atkins to Director of Operations. Rebecca holds a Master of Human...
Kassidy Brown
Sep 27, 20211 min read
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The Light House Welcomes New Board Member
The Light House is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member, Anna Staley. Anna originally joined The Light House team in 2014 as our...
Kassidy Brown
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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The Light House Announces New Employment Program
Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light House is pleased to announce the launch of LH Works: an immersive employment training...
Kassidy Brown
Jul 22, 20213 min read
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The Light House Welcomes New Board Member
The Light House is pleased to welcome Mark Rogozinski of Edward Jones Financial Services to our Board of Directors. Mark’s career began...
Kassidy Brown
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Julie Hill Named Education Director
The Light House is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Hill as Education Director of The Learning Campus; a state-approved...
Kassidy Brown
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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Education Director Kathy White Retires
Kathy White is retiring from her position as the Education Director at The Light House in September 2020. Kathy had come out of...
Wendy Vincent
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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Reopening Plan for Day and Employment Services
Based upon guidance from the Department of Developmental Services, Centers of Disease Control, and the State of Connecticut Reopening...
Wendy Vincent
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Light House Educators Reflect on Remote Instruction
When coronavirus-related shutdowns forced our educators to move to remote instruction, they quickly realized their students weren’t the...
Wendy Vincent
Jul 8, 20203 min read
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Neighbors for Neighbors Fund Awards Grant for iPads During Pandemic
Due to COVID-19 shutdowns, The Light House had to get creative in how we delivered programming while quarantining. As we began the...
Wendy Vincent
Jul 8, 20201 min read
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How do you provide online education for students with an IEP? Empower special education teachers to
With schools closed due to the coronavirus, our educators are finding ways to continue learning at-home. While technical glitches and...
Kassidy Brown
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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Program Closures
Starting Wednesday March 17th, The Light House will be closing all programs based on state/local guidance. While our sites are...
Kassidy Brown
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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Kitchen Renovation at Light House School
We are excited to share the results of our recent kitchen renovation at our Annex school thanks to a $5,000 grant from Dime Bank. The...
Kassidy Brown
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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