The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a comprehensive rehabilitation agency and offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of the people we serve.
Center-based Adjustment to Blindness Rehabilitation Program
This program takes place at the Lighthouse and is designed to serve people who need comprehensive or long-term instruction on either a full-time or part-time basis. The following subject areas are available in this program:
- Adaptive Leisure Activities
- Braille
- Communications
- Computer
- Employment Services
- Financial Management
- Orientation and Mobility
- Techniques of Daily Living
- Adjustment to Blindness / Support Group
- Hearing and Vision Loss Outreach Program and Intervenor / Support Service Person
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Component Rehabilitation Program
This program takes place at the Lighthouse and provides one to five hours of weekly instruction in only one class area. The following subject areas are available for this program:
- Adaptive Leisure Activities
- Braille
- Communications
- Computer
- Employment Services
- Financial Management
- Orientation and Mobility
- Techniques of Daily Living
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Itinerant Rehabilitation Program
If attending classes at the Lighthouse is not feasible, Lighthouse staff can provide instruction in the home or place of employment. The following subject areas are included in this program:
- Adaptive Leisure Activities
- Braille
- Communications
- Computer
- Employment Services
- Financial Management
- Orientation and Mobility
- Techniques of Daily Living
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Community-based Senior Rehabilitation Program
This program is designed to offer groups of three to four people instruction in the areas of Techniques of Daily Living, Communications and Orientation and Mobility. These small groups are held at the Lighthouse and in communities throughout northeastern Minnesota.
Technology Training through Internet Audio Program
If computer training is needed, but attending classes at the Lighthouse is not an option, instruction can be provided via the internet. Conversing with a free internet telephone service, the student and trainer can work on a variety of computer tasks, such as word processing, email, internet access or spreadsheets and databases.
Hearing and Vision Loss Outreach Program and Intervenor / Service Support Program
For someone who has hearing and vision loss, this program offers assessments and referrals, independent living skills training, self-advocacy information, case management and follow-up services. Specialized equipment geared for this dual disability, such as adaptive alarm clocks, telephones, and doorbell systems, can be demonstrated. The Intervenor / Service Support Program is designed to develop and implement specialized independent living assistance, such as alternative methods and techniques of communication, community participation, health care, home living activities and transportation.
Adjustment to Blindness Support Groups
The Lighthouse offers a monthly support group that is held at the Lighthouse on the second Monday of each month. The Hearing and Vision Loss Outreach Program also offers support groups for people with hearing and vision loss.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 218-624-4828 or toll free within the state of Minnesota at 800-422-0833 or send an email to info@lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org.
