James Kesteloot, past Chicago Lighthouse President honored by The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Citing his “outstanding achievements in the fields of blindness and low vision,” The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) presented former Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, President and current board member James Kesteloot with the prestigious Migel Medal during a special ceremony held in New York City recently.

The Migel Medal, which represents the highest honor in the blindness field, was given to Mr. Kesteloot by Carl R. Augusto, AFB president and CEO.