GAPC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Lighthouse of Pinellas: 20/20 Tour

This continuing education program at Lighthouse of Pinellas is designed to give professional guardians a practical, firsthand understanding of the challenges associated with vision loss and the services available to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Participants will take part in four guided, hands-on learning experiences led by a certified instructor of the visually impaired. These experiences will focus on orientation and mobility, assistive technology, activities of daily living, and braille and tactile graphics. Through these interactive activities, guardians will gain a deeper understanding of how the services the Lighthouse of Pinellas provides help mitigate the challenges that can come with vision loss.

To gain a different perspective, the Lighthouse of Pinellas encourages tour participants to engage in each experience’s activities whilst under blindfold, focusing on other senses. This program will help professional guardians strengthen their awareness of available resources and enhance their ability to advocate for and support clients with vision loss.

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WEDNESDAY - July 8, 2026

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

***NOTE: MEETING EXPECTED TO RUN LONG***

Networking and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Please be prepared for program to run until 1:30 p.m.

The July program will ONLY be IN-PERSON, no Virtual Option.

Lighthouse of Pinellas | 6925 112th Circle N, Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773

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REGISTRATION

• Members - FREE (Included as a benefit of membership)
• Guests are invited to attend one meeting before submitting an application for membership. Email GAPC HERE for more information.
• • Guardian guests - FREE
  • Non-guardian guests - $25.00

All education programs will apply for one (1) hour CE for Professional Guardians

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PROGRAM SPONSOR

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SPEAKER BIO

Linda Kay grew up in Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) with a degree in Public Relations/Mass Communications. She began her career in media and marketing roles and soon discovered a passion for the work of nonprofit organizations. She has served several national organizations in various capacities throughout her 25+ years career including the American Cancer Society, The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Salvation Army. Throughout her career, Linda Kay and the teams she has led have raised more than $50 million to support the missions of the organizations she has served. She joined the Lighthouse of Pinellas Team as President and CEO in July of 2024.