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Lighthouse Louisiana offers a variety of services to help individuals of all ages who are blind, visually impaired and who have other disabilities. Our mission is to provide the tools for independence, self-reliance and success, regardless of disability.
Your support allows us to provide over 6,000 services annually that help individuals regain and maintain their independence.
Adult Vision Rehabilitation Services
Lighthouse Louisiana offers a full range of services for adults who are blind or visually impaired. Clients receive hands-on assistance to develop the basic adaptive techniques to function independently with vision loss.
An overview of our offerings is below but for more information, contact our Vision Rehabilitation Services Department at (504) 899-4501 or VRS@lighthouselouisiana.org.
Occupational Therapy Vision Rehabilitation Services
Our occupational therapist assesses a person’s vision and then matches them with the appropriate devices and tools to increase their level of independence.
Our certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) provides one-on-one intervention to help develop the adaptive skills needed to increase safety and independence in the home.
New Vision Classes
Participants learn about various devices and adaptive techniques to increase independence with daily activities around the home. Offered twice a week for 4 weeks, classes include meal preparation, money management, organizing your home and more.
CANE Program
The Lighthouse Community Access and Navigation Education (CANE) Program helps people with vision loss navigate their environment safely and confidently. Instruction may include using a white cane, GPS, other apps or mobility aids. The way you travel affects every aspect of your life, including your ability to care for yourself, your job options, your social life and both your mental and physical well-being. Our Orientation and Mobility specialists helps teach you to safely ambulate at home and in the community, including street crossings.
Tech Connect (Assistive Technology)
Our Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS) helps people with visual impairments access information with the use of assistive technology to achieve their goals in education, employment, and independence. This can include CCTVs, computers, tablets, smartphones and e-readers.
Fun 101
This interactive class is taught by an art therapist where participants work on various projects such as pottery, beading and knitting. The group meets twice a month and is an opportunity to build community and connections
Information & Referral
We connect individuals to appropriate resources to meet their needs within the Lighthouse and in the community.
Photo: Dale Eppling learning white cane training from orientation and mobility specialist Eric Mills
“I really took advantage of everything the Lighthouse offered, and I appreciate them so much”