The+Lighthouse

//** "Founded in New York City in 1905, Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives."**

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The Lighthouse International, originally called The Lighthouse Inc. until its name changed in 1998, has locations in the United States and across the globe. Their headquarters is located in New York City, New York. The Lighthous services children of all ages. The following services are available in their New York City and Hudson Valley locations:    If you are interested in becoming a client, the first step is to attend a LightHouse Orientation to Services. Orientations provide an opportunity to learn about both LightHouse programs and services in the community. If an individual is interested in becoming a client upon completion of orientation, the second step is a one-on-one meeting with a social worker. This meeting is to determine the goals of the individual, and which LightHouse or community services will best help the client meet those goals. The process of becoming a client is completely free. Anyone can attend orientation and meet with a social worker at no cost. To schedule a low vision exam or for more information about local services:  The Sol and Lillian Goldman Building 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 Tel **(212) 821-9200** / **(800) 829-0500** Fax (212) 821-9707 TTY (212) 821-9713
 * **Childrens Services-** an early intervention program which helps infants born with vision loss in development; a preschool for children who are slightly or visually impaired for an enriched education
 * **Low Vision Center-** provides specialized eye exams by low vision doctors
 * **Youth Services-** enable teens with vision loss to build confidence and independent living skills to achieve success in school and the working world
 * **Mental Health and Social Services-** provide emotional support to help people - and their families - cope with vision loss at any stage of life.
 * **Career Services-** enable people with vision loss to prepare for, obtain, or retain a job; also match employers with qualified candidates.
 * **Orientation and Mobility Training-** helps people travel safely, take public transportation on their own, and prevent falls and injuries.
 * **Assistive Technology Training-** courses designed to help people with vision impairment maintain a productive lifestyle by assisting with the application of the most current assistive technology<span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**Rehabilitation Services-**introduces safe, new ways to manage household tasks such as cooking, personal grooming, and managing medications and finances.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"><span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**Occupational Therapy-** promotes a person's ability to independently participate in activities that bring meaning and purpose to their life. Evaluation and treatment is provided to help clients overcome the effects of vision impairment as well as other types of physical and/or cognitive conditions.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"><span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**The Diabetes Center-** helps people with diabetes-related vision loss through education and disease management.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**The Geriatric Center of Excellence-** provides comprehensive care for older adults with impaired vision who also have other medical conditions, helping them to remain safe in their own homes or wherever they live in the community.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;"><span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**The Center for Education-** trains tomorrow's professionals in low vision care and vision rehabilitation through online and in-person continuing education classes.
 * <span style="font-size: 110%; color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', cursive;">**The Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute-** advances knowledge of how people who are visually impaired function in everyday life.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">**In the New York metropolitan area**, call **(212) 821-9624**.
 * Lighthouse International Headquarters:**

Tel **(212) 821-9200** / **(800) 829-0500** Fax **(212) 821-9743** Westchester County 170 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601-1715 Tel **(914) 683-7500** Fax **(914) 686-5866**
 * Manhattan/Bronx/Queens/Brooklyn/Staten Island/Long Island**
 * Hudson Valley Region:**

To locate low vision and vision rehabilitation services in your area, e-mail **info@lighthouse.org**

If you are in the New York area, you can visit one of two store locations to shop for products: The Sol and Lillian Goldman Building 110 East 60th Street, New York City Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm Closed: Saturday and Sunday
 * Manhattan:**
 * (212) 821-9384**
 * Hours:**

170 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Closed: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
 * Westchester:**
 * (914) 683-7563**
 * Hours:**

If you are outside the New York area, or prefer to shop online, visit their partner site, **[|ShopLowVision.com]**. In addition to being a convenient way to shop, a portion of the proceeds will go to support Lighthouse International's mission of helping people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss.

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