Congresswoman Johnson presented plaque by Doug Jones, Julie Shaffer, Blake Lindsay, & CEO of Lighthouse for the Blind, Nancy Perkins

Washington, DC- (Thursday, August 16, 2012) — On August 15, Congresswoman Johnson received an award plaque by the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind for her involvement with the organization as an AbilityOne Champion, which includes her effort to promote opportunities for economic and personal independence of the blind and those with severe disabilities. Congresswoman Johnson spent the day with the organization, offered remarks, and toured the facility.  

“I humbly accept this honor for my work as an AbilityOne Champion, and will continue to support community oriented organizations through my work in Congress,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“Since 1931, the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind has provided unique employment opportunities and training to blind or visually-impaired individuals throughout North Texas. Your organization has established a proven method for creating jobs, bolstering local economies, and integrating those who are visually impaired into the workforce.”

See pictures from the event here:  http://on.fb.me/NfBMca

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.