The Chicago Lighthouse
For People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
The Chicago Lighthouse is a not-for-profit agency committed to providing the highest quality education, clinical, vocational and rehabilitation services for children, youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including deaf-blind and multi-disabled.
Through its comprehensive range of programs and services, The Lighthouse respects personal dignity and partners with individuals to enhance independent living and self-sufficiency.
The Lighthouse is a leader, innovator, and advocate for people who are blind or visually impaired, enhancing the quality of life for all individuals involved at The Lighthouse, and for the community.
Lighthouse Programs & Services
Independent Living Services - Adult Living Skills (ALS) Program
- Deaf/Blind Program
- Seniors Program
- CRIS Radio (Chicagoland Radio Information Service)
- Orientation and Mobility
- Arthur and Esther Kane Legal Clinic
Employment Services
- Recipient Identification Number (RIN)
- Job Readiness and Placement Program
- Job Retention Program
- Work Adjustment Training Program
- Office Skills Training Program
- Customer Service Training Program
- Chicago Lighthouse Communications Center
- Adaptive Technology Center
National Help Desk
Chicago Lighthouse Industries
- Clock Manufacturing Plant Employing Visually Impaired
Veterans Supply Administration Program
Rehabilitation, Clinical and Research Services
- Low Vision Clinics
Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr. Low Vision Rehabilitation Service
- Seeing is Believing Program
- Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation and Ocular Disease
Educational Services
- Illinois Instructional Materials Center
- Youth Transition Services
- Summer Lighthouse Internship Program
- The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program
- Chicago Lighthouse Development Center
- Birth to Three Early Intervention Program
Social Services
- Counseling
- Advocacy
- Information and Referral
