Recreation, support, and career guidance for youths with vision loss.
A Guiding Hand for Kids and Teens
Being a child or teenager is full of challenges. Add a visual impairment, and life can get pretty overwhelming. At Lighthouse Guild, we get it. We understand the concerns of kids and teenagers who have vision loss (and their concerned parents). Our special programs teach children and teens the skills to grow into an independent individual.
Our Youth and Teen Programs for New York students ages 6-21 feature social and recreational activities to build self-confidence, as well as guidance, rehabilitation, and career services to prepare for life after high school. Students ages 14-20 must be legally blind to enroll.
Preschool Services
Helping preschool children with vision loss reach their full potential.
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Children’s Programs
Empowering children with vision loss through enriching in-person and virtual programs that build confidence, skills, and community.
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Youth Employment Program
Office assistant. Retail sales associate. Camp counselor. These are just some of the summer internships and jobs our students have gotten after receiving guidance from…
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I would recommend this program to other kids my age because it really helps you to know the things that you’re gonna expect in the future. It’s good to be around other peers your age who are probably having the same weaknesses.
Angelique, student
Teen Programs
Empowering teens with vision loss to build confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for college, career, and independent living.
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Technology allows me to record without having to depend on a sighted person. It’s taught me to be confident in myself.
Jennine, client
Tele-Support Groups
Join us for our Teen and Young Adult Tele-Support Programs where you can connect and share experiences with others who have vision loss.
