The Chicago Lighthouse

Megan Goldish has served as a Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County for the last six and a half years. As a judge, Megan Goldish’s responsibilities vary daily as she presides over criminal, civil, felony, and misdemeanor domestic violence cases. Outside the courtroom, Judge Goldish is involved with her community and works on behalf of many philanthropic causes. She is currently the co-president of the junior board of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind.

Since its inception in 1906, the Chicago Lighthouse has served the blind, the visually impaired, the disabled, and veterans. The organization provides an array of services to those it serves such as rehabilitation, education, employment opportunities, and technology. In total, there are 40 services and programs that the organization offers.

One of these is the Birth-to-Three Early Intervention Program, which provides family support to parents with infants and toddlers who have vision loss along with other disabilities. To help both parent and child, intervention specialists regularly visit the families in order to support parents and help them prepare their young children for preschool and kindergarten. Support comes in the form of visual, developmental, and occupational therapy, as well as medical examinations and psychological services.