The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind | Comcast Newsmakers

The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind - 4:58

Tony Cancelosi, President & CEO, The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Posted Nov 22, 2019

Vision loss affects one in four Americans over the age of 80. The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has been dedicated to helping the blind or visually impaired for over 100 years and provides the services necessary for an aging population. Their President and CEO, Tony Cancelosi, talks with Sheila Hyland about that emerging population and their mobile eye care unit.

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

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