Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision

Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision We provide rehabilitation programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, so they can perform daily tasks independently and maintain employment.

Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision provides Independent Living (adjustment training) in adaptive skills to conduct daily living tasks including kitchen safety, medication management, shopping, household tasks, laundry, telephone usage, letter writing, bill paying and more; Orientation and Mobility Instruction to teach safe non-visual travel skills, street crossing, and using public transportati

on; Computer, iPad and iPhone Training in the latest “talking” software and other access technology for personal use (email and the internet for shopping, banking, ordering prescriptions) and for employment purposes (office applications, internet, email, spreadsheets); Year Round and Summer Transition Programs for high school youth to prepare them for independent living and continuing education or the workforce upon reaching adulthood; Vocational (employment) Programs to help blind and visually impaired persons retain the job they had at the time of vision loss or enter a new line of work, become employed, or succeed in college or vocational school; and Early Intervention Programs for infants and young children up to the age of 5 years old.

Last week our Tampa teens got ready for their new summer jobs by cashing checks at the bank before they went shopping fo...
06/11/2026

Last week our Tampa teens got ready for their new summer jobs by cashing checks at the bank before they went shopping for clothes for work. Yesterday, they started their jobs and had a wonderful first day. Thank you to our amazing teachers and local businesses for getting these wonderful teens ready and out into the workforce!

06/09/2026

This week is . Almost 20 million people in the US live with blindness and vision loss that creates significant challenges with everyday activities. At the Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision we have a variety of free programs and services that teach skills that increase confidence, safety and independence throughout life. Our teachers have decades of experience and are warm, caring individuals that make a difference. To learn more about our services visit www.lighthouseblv.org. You can also find important resources at bit.ly/2026vrw.

Our Winter Haven kids are off to a great summer start! They kicked off the children’s summer program by walking to the W...
06/08/2026

Our Winter Haven kids are off to a great summer start! They kicked off the children’s summer program by walking to the Winter Haven library, having lunch and then working on important practical daily skills like hygiene and tying shoes. Practicing tasks like these help the kids learn to live independently throughout their lives.

Thank you to First Citizen Bank for being a Silver Sponsor for our upcoming White Cane Walk. Sponsorships like this help...
06/05/2026

Thank you to First Citizen Bank for being a Silver Sponsor for our upcoming White Cane Walk. Sponsorships like this help us provide free programs and classes to blind and low vision individuals. Thank you for your generosity!

Learn more about the walk and available sponsorships at https://www.lighthouseblv.org/2026-white-cane-walk/.

For more than 85 years, Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision has been helping blind and low vision individuals live a l...
06/03/2026

For more than 85 years, Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision has been helping blind and low vision individuals live a life of independence.

From children and teens to adults, veterans, and seniors, Lighthouse provides free programs and services including assistive technology training, mobility training, employment support, and independent living programs, and more.

Learn more or support the Lighthouse at www.lighthouseblv.org

We are happy to share that we’ve received a Truist Foundation grant to support Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision's T...
06/01/2026

We are happy to share that we’ve received a Truist Foundation grant to support Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision's Transition for Teens program. This free program helps local blind and low vision teens graduate high school and transition to college or employment. Because of grants like this, we are able to help our clients live independtly throughout all phases of life.

Thank you, Truist Foundation, for your generosity! Learn more about this program at https://www.lighthouseblv.org/programs-services/transition-for-teens/.

Truist

Today is the last day of school for many of our students! Let's wish them all a wonderful summer, filled with fun and ha...
05/29/2026

Today is the last day of school for many of our students! Let's wish them all a wonderful summer, filled with fun and happiness. We'll be postinng pictures of summer programs, which are so much fun for kids of all ages!

Our goal at the Lighthouse is to help blind and low vision individuals live a lifetime of independence. We provide a wid...
05/27/2026

Our goal at the Lighthouse is to help blind and low vision individuals live a lifetime of independence. We provide a wide variety of free programs and services for children, adults, and seniors that help them reach this goal. They help individuals gain confidence, independence, employment opportunities, and more. Learn more at: www.lighthouseblv.org

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. We are s...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. We are so grateful for your sacrifice and bravery. We wish everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day.

Address

1106 W Platt Street
Tampa, FL
33606

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+18132512407

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