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Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind

4505 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55807-2728
800-422-0833 (Toll free)
218-624-4828
218-624-4479 (Fax)
www.lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org
E-mail: info@lighthousefortheblind-duluth.org

The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a comprehensive rehabilitation agency and offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of people who are blind or have low vision:

  • 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. 
  • Component Rehabilitation Program: This program takes place at the Lighthouse and provides one to five hours of weekly instruction in only one class area. 
  • Itinerant Rehabilitation Program: If attending classes at the Lighthouse is not feasible, Lighthouse staff can provide instruction in the home or place of employment. 
  • Community-based Senior Rehabilitation Program: Offers groups of three to four people instruction in the areas of Techniques of Daily Living, Communications, and Orientation and Mobility.
  • 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.
  • Hearing and Vision Loss Outreach Program and Intervenor / Service Support Program: For people with hearing and vision loss, this program offers assessments and referrals, independent living skills training, self-advocacy information, case management, support groups, and follow-up services. 
  • 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.
 

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