LightHouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s mission is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. Approximately 3,000 individuals from all over Northern California participate in our programs each year. In over a century of achievement, the Lighthouse for the Blind has developed eight trademark programs. Deaf-Blind Program: Provides cane, independent living, communication and access technology skills to Deaf-Blind individuals, increasing their independence and self-confidence. Video Phone: (510) 356-0018 Adaptations: The LightHouse for the Blind operates a brick-and-mortar store and online marketplace providing affordable low vision devises and assistive technology – such as canes, accessible technology and guide dog accessories. TOLL FREE: 1-888-400-8933 LightHouse Industries: Provides manufacturing employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired. Employment Immersion: A program that furnishes blind or low-vision jobseekers with the skills and career guidance they need to enter the workforce. Community Services: Programs are designed to provide easy access to innovative, yet meaningful and relevant educational, recreational, social, wellness, and advocacy opportunities for blind and low vision seniors, adults and youth. Emphasis is placed on enriching overall wellbeing through more inclusive interdisciplinary and multicultural community-based programs and activities. 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 415-431-1481 Email: [email protected]

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LightHouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s mission is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. Approximately 3,000 individuals from all over Northern California participate in our programs each year. In over a century of achievement, the Lighthouse for the Blind has developed eight trademark programs.

Deaf-Blind Program: Provides cane, independent living, communication and access technology skills to Deaf-Blind individuals, increasing their independence and self-confidence. Video Phone: (510) 356-0018

Adaptations: The LightHouse for the Blind operates a brick-and-mortar store and online marketplace providing affordable low vision devises and assistive technology – such as canes, accessible technology and guide dog accessories. TOLL FREE: 1-888-400-8933

LightHouse Industries: Provides manufacturing employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired.

Employment Immersion: A program that furnishes blind or low-vision jobseekers with the skills and career guidance they need to enter the workforce.

Community Services: Programs are designed to provide easy access to innovative, yet meaningful and relevant educational, recreational, social, wellness, and advocacy opportunities for blind and low vision seniors, adults and youth. Emphasis is placed on enriching overall wellbeing through more inclusive interdisciplinary and multicultural community-based programs and activities.

214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 415-431-1481 Email: [email protected]