How does someone register for services from the Lighthouse?
Individuals and/or family members can contact the Lighthouse directly. Doctors or social service agencies may also make a referral.
Individuals and/or family members can contact the Lighthouse directly. Doctors or social service agencies may also make a referral.
Our service area includes Minnesota and NW Wisconsin. If you live out of state and would like to come to our location for intensive center-based adjustment to blindness training, please email info@lcfvl.org.
We do not provide trained guide dogs. We do have Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists who will visit with you about the process of getting a guide dog.
Donations are always appreciated here at the Lighthouse and will be used to continue to provide excellent services. Please follow this link for our Donation page, contact the Lighthouse at 218.624.4828 or via email at info@lcfvl.org.
Actually, we would prefer that you call and let us know what items you have so we can assess whether or not they are items we can use in our lending library.
The Lighthouse does provide services for children and youth, usually done in collaboration with other organizations and local school districts. The Lighthouse also offers a Youth Transition Program open to youth 14 to 21 years of age who have visual impairment or blindness and are still in school. The program enrolls youth and young adults from across the state of Minnesota.
We are happy to serve as a resource to anyone who has low vision or is considered legally blind. Our highly qualified staff will be happy to assist with any questions regarding any type of vision impairment, disability or those who are aging.
The Lighthouse provides the majority of their services at little or no cost to individuals. Cost sharing, which is voluntary, may be asked. Insurance can be billed for some services and we always accept donations.
The Lighthouse does not do eye exams or sell eyeglasses.
No. The Lighthouse Center for Vital Living is an autonomous, private nonprofit agency. The word “Lighthouse” is used by many organizations as it is synonymous with services for persons who are blind or visually impaired.