Helping infants & young children who are blind or visually impaired to develop skills for independence and prepare for school.
Teaching individuals who are newly blind or visually impaired the skills needed to gain independence.
Providing individuals who are blind or visually impaired with vocational training and employment opportunities.
Preparing teens who are blind or visually impaired for college, the workforce and independent living.
Providing low vision examinations, prescription glasses and electronic reading devices.
Our training programs are designed to help individuals who have recently lost part or all of their vision to gain the skills needed to perform daily living tasks independently and maintain their employment. Rehabilitation Engineering services are provided Statewide by Lighthouse Assistive Technology Specialists to help blind or visually impaired individuals maintain their existing employment through the use of assistive technology and devices.
If you or someone you know has an uncorrectable visual impairment that significantly affects daily activities, or interferes with employment and employment related tasks, please refer to our eligibility guidelines to see if you or they qualify to receive some or all of our services.
Special Notice: Hurricane season starts June 1st. Now is the time to start thinking about where you will go if you need to be evacuated. Please use the following links to find information on Special Needs Shelters (qualification criteria and locations) in your area should you need to be evacuated.
Lighthouse for the Blind will celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates of its 2018 Winter Haven programs with a ceremony, food and holiday festivities Friday, November 30th!