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44 Años de experiencia

44 AÑOS DE EXPERIENCIA de apoyo a personas invidentes y débiles visuales: 21 años como Comité de Damas en Invidentes Unidos de Monterrey y 23 años desde la fundación de Destellos de Luz.

Apoyo

We are supported by faithful and generous benefactors who join their efforts with ours, helping us move forward. We are deeply grateful to each one of them for their trust and exemplary commitment.

Motor principal

The driving force of our mission is our generous team of 110 medical specialists (ophthalmologists, anesthesiologists, and internists) who selflessly donate their time and expertise.

Gran satisfacción

The great satisfaction of having our own center, located on land granted by the Municipality of San Pedro Garza García, where we now have the medical facilities and spaces necessary to provide comprehensive care to our beneficiaries.

Consejo de Administración y un Equipo de Voluntarios

A committed Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers who faithfully uphold our mission.

Convenios de colaboración

Collaboration agreements with universities, allowing students to complete their social service hours while supporting our programs.

CEMEFI

Recognition of our professionalism and commitment with the Institutionality and Transparency Distinction awarded by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI).

Destellitos

Development of our “Destellitos” Sensitization Program, aimed at raising awareness among students in local schools about the needs of children with visual impairments.

Área de Educación Especial

The consolidation of our Special Education Area, offering blind and visually impaired children and youth classes in Early Stimulation, Braille, Talking Computers, Cranmer Abacus, Orientation & Mobility, and Personal Independence.

Importantes convenios

Strategic partnerships with prestigious hospitals and laboratories—leaders in medical services in our community.

Esfuerzo conjunto

Thanks to the joint efforts of our doctors, volunteers, and benefactors, we have been able to donate thousands of eye surgeries and treatments to individuals in critical visual conditions, transforming their lives and those of their families forever.

Pasantías

Recognition by the Ministry of Health as a certified institution to receive medical interns, a highly significant achievement.

Atención

Fully equipped ophthalmology clinics with the latest technology, where our doctors provide timely and effective care to beneficiaries.

Grupos de Apoyo Educativos para la Salud Visual

Institutionalization of our Educational Support Groups for Visual Health, engaging patients and their families in ongoing commitment to treatment and care.

Medical Area Achievements

El primer año de nuestra fundación donamos 27 cirugías, y a la actualidad en el año 2021 hemos logrado donar 20,250 cirugías y tratamientos visuales

Thanks to the unity and commitment of everyone at Destellos de Luz, year after year we have been able to benefit thousands of people—helping them improve or even restore their vision.

On the initiative of our internists, we have institutionalized a cycle of three mandatory educational talks for diabetic patients before undergoing surgery.

En el 2021 se impartieron 90 pláticas de Prevención para diabéticos en los cuales participaron un promedio de 20 pacientes en cada una de ellas.

Imagen clínica macro de un ojo que presenta una catarata visible como una opacidad grisácea en el cristalino, ubicada sobre la pupila. Se observa el iris marrón con patrones detallados, las pestañas circundantes y los tejidos perioculares. Esta fotografía oftalmológica documenta una catarata que afecta la transparencia del cristalino, condición que puede tratarse quirúrgicamente para restaurar la visión clara del paciente.

En el presente año 2021 comenzamos con las Jornadas de Cirugías de Cataratas

Beneficiando entre 4 y 5 pacientes en cada una de ellas, nuestra misión es lograr 3-4 Jornadas al mes.

Educational Area Achievements

Orientation and mobility therapy session where a therapist guides a young girl in the use of white cane mobility techniques in a controlled environment. The activity takes place in a play area with colorful mats and support structures, while a laptop documents or plays educational material. This therapy is fundamental to visual rehabilitation, teaching children with visual impairments safe and independent navigation skills that will allow them to move confidently in different environments.

1,137 cursos impartidos

A nuestros alumnos en los distintos Programas de Educación, logrando que 819 sean apadrinados por una beca que se traduce en aprendizaje continuo y superación en cada uno de nuestros alumnos.

Destellos de Luz's administrative and customer service team posing in front of a mural with institutional photographs. The group is composed of five women wearing navy blue professional uniforms with white shirts, and a man in the center wearing a blue polo shirt with the foundation's logo and using a white cane. The image reflects the organization's inclusive workforce, where people with visual impairments are an active part of the team, demonstrating the foundation's commitment to the integration and professional development of people with visual impairments.

Ongoing training for teachers

Our team of educators receives continuous training to stay updated, applying the best teaching strategies to improve education and promote school inclusion.

A smiling boy named Ángel, according to his name tag, uses a Perkins Braille machine as part of his education at the Destellos de Luz Foundation. The boy wears a school uniform with a navy blue vest and gray shirt and displays a cheerful expression as he practices tactile writing. This activity is fundamental in the education of children with visual impairments, allowing them to develop Braille literacy skills that are essential for their academic development and personal autonomy.

410 Máquinas Perkins

La donación de 410 Máquinas Perkins para lectoescritura braille.

A young man wearing a blue Destellos de Luz vest smiles while working on a laptop at the foundation's facilities. The image shows a participant in the technology training program developing computer skills, possibly using accessibility software such as screen readers. In the background, the reception area is seen with staff serving, reflecting the learning and professional development environment the organization offers to prepare people with visual impairments to use modern technology for their integration into the workforce and education.

Donación de 85 computadoras

La donación de 85 computadoras con lector de pantalla, esta herramienta ayuda que las personas con discapacidad visual tengan acceso a los programas y navegar en la red sin necesidad de ver la pantalla. El programa convierte el contenido en sonido.

Student integration into preschools and regular schools

Integración de alumnos de Pre-escolar y Primaria a kinders y escuelas regulares

La integración de alumnos de Pre-escolar y Primaria a kinders y escuelas regulares, así como convenios con Universidades donde actualmente tenemos alumnos becados en preparatoria y carreras profesionales.

Psychological support for students and families

Modalidad de servicio complementario

En la modalidad de servicio complementario proporcionamos tanto a las familias como a nuestros propios alumnos sesiones de asesoría psicológica para brindarles apoyo desde el punto de vista emocional.

One dream, many hands,  one mission.

Recognitions

Recognition from SEDESOL N.L.

Recognition from SEDESOL N.L.

2019 – For our social responsibility

Mónica Rodríguez Civic Merit Medal

Mónica Rodríguez Civic Merit Medal

2009 – Awarded by the Municipality of San Pedro Garza García

Luis Elizondo Award

Luis Elizondo Award

2003 – Recognition by the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM)

“Arnulfo S. Garza Montemayor” Award

“Arnulfo S. Garza Montemayor” Award

2011 – For our social assistance work in the State of Nuevo León

Institutionality and Transparency Distinction

Institutionality and Transparency Distinction

2007 - Otorgado por el Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía. (CEMEFI)

State of Nuevo León Civic Merit Award

State of Nuevo León Civic Merit Award

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