Organization
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is one of California's oldest and most comprehensive blindness organizations, providing skills training, employment support, and community for blind and low-vision individuals from its San Francisco headquarters since 1902. Through residential programs, technology instruction, and Enchanted Hills Camp, LightHouse builds confidence and independence for people across the visual spectrum.
About
Founded in 1902, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is based at 1155 Market Street in San Francisco and is one of the most comprehensive blindness organizations in North America. LightHouse is led by blind and low-vision staff and executives, directly reflecting the community it serves.
What They Do
LightHouse offers orientation and mobility training, assistive technology instruction, employment preparation, peer mentoring, and youth programs. Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa County provides outdoor adventure experiences for blind, deafblind, and low-vision individuals of all ages.
Who They Serve
LightHouse primarily serves adults and youth who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California. Low-income and senior programs ensure access for economically vulnerable community members.
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