The Lighthouse of Houston is a Community for the Visually Impaired. Our programs and services assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired of all stages and all ages, from infants to older adults. The wide variety of programs and services help individuals gain independence, develop individual strengths, and provide emotional, social and educational support.
Programs and Services include: Vision Rehabilitation (Low Vision Clinic), Behavioral Health, Technology Education, Vocational Training and Residential Living.
The Lighthouse of Houston trains and employs blind and visually impaired individuals to work in our service contracts division. Services provided to businesses and government agencies include Transcription, Call Center, Packaging and Document Scanning. Businesses are able to contract with the Lighthouse of Houston to assist with their business needs.
Texas Workforce Commission has been an outstanding partner to us. Through their referral program, we are able to provide a variety of services to those in need.
80+ Years
of Service
40% of employees
are visually impaired
350 Volunteers
Each Year
1,369,472 lines
transcribed
5,000 Individuals
served each year
7,198,000
products sold
Our goal is to provide programs, services and employment opportunities that will assist people who are blind or visually impaired to be independent members of society. We provide programs and services that identify and develop the individual strengths and needs of each person with visual disabilities so they may reach their full emotional, social, and educational potential.
The Lighthouse of Houston is honored to partner with so many wonderful businesses, donors, volunteers, nonprofit and government agencies. The generosity and support allows us to positively impact our mission. We are grateful to those who volunteer their time, talent and treasure.
