TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC

Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision is a non-profit agency providing services in the Tampa Bay area for over 80 years. Our mission is to maximize independence and provide employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired. We fulfill this purpose by providing well-maintained facilities, up-to-date equipment, trained staff, and accurate information systems. Lighthouse services anyone who has a visual impairment that prevents them from functioning normally in day-to-day activities, and provides opportunities to individuals irrespective of race, creed, gender, religion, or economic status. Priority is given to those who are legally blind. We offer: Rehabilitation & Vocational Training Programs, Public Education Programs, Adaptive Aids & Appliances for Purchase and Transportation to Training Programs. We serve the counties of Hillsborough, Polk and Hardee. These services include our Early Intervention Program for ages 0-5, Teen Program serving students ages 13-18, and adults 18 and up. We have two locations, one in Tampa on Platt Street, and the other In Winter Haven. We are funded solely by United Way, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, Polk County Board of Commissioners, DOE/DBS, State of Florida and many, many foundations and individual donors.