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Low Vision Services offered by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Low Vision Services offered by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Offers services for the Low Vision Community in the Puget Sound region. Services include Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Low Vision Clinic, and Low Vision Store. Rehabilitation Services: Instructors provide in home training on a variety of daily living tasks for people with low vision and blindness. Tasks may include appliance use, medication management, telephone and smart phone use, and reading and writing. Lighthouse Orientation and Mobility Instructors assist people in meeting their mobility and independent travel goals, such as traveling around their home and neighborhood and using bus or paratransit services. Empowers people with low vision and blindness to be as independent as possible. Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic: Offers functional vision assessments by an optometrist who is specifically trained in mitigating the effects of vision loss and maximizing functional vision. Following the low vision exam, occupational therapists continue working with patients to train and ensure they are comfortable using the aids and techniques prescribed. Low Vision Store: Offers low vision products that help people live as independently as possible.

Physical Address

2501 S Plum Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Hours

Clinic: M-Th, 8am - 4pm, by appointment only. Store: M-F, 9am – 3:30pm, walk-ins welcome. Rehabilitation: M- F, 8am-4pm, by appointment only.

Voice

(206) 436-2228

Services

Application process

Call or email for more information.

Fee

Call for details.

Eligibility

People with low vision and blindness.

Languages

American Sign Language

Service area

King, WA

Agency info

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Promotes independence and self-sufficiency of people who are blind, both deaf and blind, and blind with other disabilities by providing employment, training, and support services. Also provides life skills and leadership community classes.