Services for the Blind

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
        1710 Tiffany Drive East
        West Palm Beach, FL   33405-9962
        561-586-5600
        Fax:  561-586-5604
        Mary Allen - Counselor
 

Founded in 1946, the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches helps people of all ages to lead active, independent and productive lives despite vision impairment.

To enable children born visually impaired to develop fully, we provide Early Intervention and Preschool Services, as well as, a special Computer Learning Program.  For older blind person, our Adjustment Training Program teaches adaptive living skills and our Orientation & Mobility instruction teaches safe travel skills.  To help adults of working age succeed at productive careers, we offer Vocational Services, as well as, manufacturing jobs in our Industrial Center.

Other services include our Low Vision Clinic & Services enabling people to make the most of partial sight, our Technology Training Center teaching the use of "talking" computers and other advanced equipment, an Aids & Appliances Store providing many handy personal and household adaptive devices, and Support Groups.

Some services including the Low Vision Clinic are by appointment only.  Please call for information.

Because the Lighthouse is a private, non-profit agency, these services depend almost entirely on charitable contributions. 

Division of Blind Services - Florida Department of Labor
   and Employment Security
        Division of Blind Services
        2551 Executive Center Circle, West
        Suite 200, Lafayette Building
        Tallahassee, FL  32399
        850-488-1330
        800-342-1828
        Florida Telephone Relay System:
            TDD 800-955-8771
            Voice 800-955-8770
        Website:  www.state.fl.us/dbs

The Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Blind Services, through collaborative efforts with people who are blind and through partnerships with the community, provides integrated services leading to independent lifestyles, employment, and contribution to the community.

Programs available: Children and Families Program, Independent Living Adult Program, Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, The Business Enterprise Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Community Rehabilitation Programs, Braille and Talking Book Library Services.

NOTE:  Information appearing in the Community Service Bulletin Board is done
so as a public service community announcement.  Palm Beach County 
Ophthalmology Society has no relationship with those listed, nor is this any form of
an endorsement.