Support Services
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A more independent life is within reach.
No matter your starting point, Lighthouse Guild offers guidance, training, and support to people who are blind or visually impaired. With us, you’ll gain confidence, learn how to address challenges, and develop the necessary skills to live an independent life. The life you want is within your reach.
- Preparing for college or graduate school? We’ll help you get ready for entrance exams and learn the skills you need.
- Searching for a job? We have an array of career services to help you land a job and thrive.
- Exploring your community? Our orientation and mobility professionals are navigational pros, and you can be one too.
- Seeking a confidence boost? Regain your self-confidence by training for daily living activities with our rehabilitation therapists.
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, helpless, or fearful about life with visual impairment. Our friendly, compassionate staff partners with you, one-on-one, to establish and achieve your personal goals.
Tele-Support Groups
Helping people of all ages cope with vision loss.
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Assistive Technology Training
Comprehensive eye care from experts in low vision.
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All the tools that I’ve gotten from Lighthouse Guild help with my work life, but also with my everyday life.
Athena, client
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Independent Living Skills
Learn to live independently.
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Orientation & Mobility
Travel safely and independently.
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Academic & Career Services
Helping blind and visually impaired people prepare for college, land internships, and thrive at work.
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