The Chicago Lighthouse
Alfred Beard has worked as an Account Executive at two different companies. Alfred began their career at Clear Channel Radio in January 2003 and held this role until January 2009. Prior to that, the chronological information is unavailable regarding their position at The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Alfred Beard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio TV Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Alfred attended the university from 1970 until 1974.
The Chicago Lighthouse
Empowering Community Independence The Chicago Lighthouse is the most comprehensive agency serving people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Each of our 40 programs and services are designed to help individuals of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities reach the same goal: to live as confidently and independently as possible. Our programs include: •Comprehensive Low Vision Services that provide low vision diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and assistive technology for people of all ages and backgrounds; •Employment Services, empowering individuals with disabilities and Veterans to gain the skills they need to support themselves and improve their quality of life; •Education that provides children, adolescents, and young adults with vision impairments and often other disabilities reach developmental and social milestones; and •Advocacy and Independent Living Programs, that enable clients to thrive in an accessible, inclusive community. In addition, The Lighthouse has developed several Social Enterprise businesses in the areas of Customer Service, Digital Accessibility Consulting, Manufacturing and Shipping that serve the dual purpose of providing our clients with accessible, inclusive jobs and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.