The Chicago Lighthouse
Mary Abramson has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Mary began their career in 1989 with Exelon Corporation, where they worked as a Senior Systems Analyst and later as a Senior Analyst until 2003. In 2004, Mary joined The Chicago Lighthouse, where they held various roles. Mary worked as a Retired Instructor, teaching basic computer skills to visually impaired working-age adults and evaluating computer and soft skills of clients seeking job placement. From 2016 onwards, Mary worked as a Customer Service Representative at The Chicago Lighthouse.
Mary Abramson attended Northern Illinois University from 1967 to 1972, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. In addition, they also participated in a program called ProgramAble, which focused on mainframe programming for individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, the specific details regarding the start and end years, as well as the degree and field of study in ProgramAble, are unknown.
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.