Lighthouse Low Vision Services provides resources and information to individuals affected by vision loss, Including educational brochures, referrals to local support groups, government-based programs and services. Presentations and informational sessions are available to local community members and agencies upon request.
Brochures (PDF)
- Lighthouse Low Vision Services Tri-fold Brochure
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Cataracts
- CCTV Education
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Do You Know Someone With Vision Loss?
- Fall Prevention Assessment and Checklist
- Glaucoma
- Home Management Skills
- Lighting
- Magnification and Traditional Magnifiers
- Normal Changes in the Aging Eye
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Stroke
Local Resources
- Helen Keller Northwest Region
- Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center
- The Seattle Public Library ADA/Special Services (i.e. Library Equal Access Program)
- Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
- Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
- Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Local Transportation
- Hyde Shuttle
- Metro Accessible Transportation
- Metro Buses for Seattle and King County
- Seattle Downtown Circulator Bus
- Sound Transit
- Pierce Transit in Tacoma
- Washington State Ferries
- Washington State Public Transportation
National Organizations and Resources
- AbilityOne (Formerly JWOD) Program
- American Council of the Blind
- American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
- The Carroll Center for the Blind
- Disability Resources – Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Hadley Helps
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- National Federation of the Blind
- National Industries for the Blind
- Tips for Online Shopping With Disabilities
- We Connect Now
College and Education Resources
- College Accessibility for Visually Impaired Students
- Colleges Helping Students Who Are Blind
- College Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Guide for Visually Impaired College Students
Dog Guide Information
- Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
- Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc.
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind
- Leader Dogs for the Blind
- The Seeing Eye, Inc.
DeafBlind Resources
- DeafBlind Program at the Lighthouse
- DeafBlind International
- The DeafBlind Resource Page
- DeafBlind Service Center
- Helen Keller National Center
- I Can Connect
- National Consortium on DeafBlindness (NCDB)
- Washington State DeafBlind Citizens
Assistive Technology
- AIRA
- Apple Accessibility
- Deque University
- Freedom Scientific
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Northwest Access Fund
- Washington Assitive Technology Alliance
- Washington Relay
- WebAble
Accessible Web Design
Blindness Resources for Seniors
- American Foundation for the Blind’s Senior Site
- Smartphone Apps and Resources for People with Vision Loss or Impairment
For more information please call (206) 436-2154 to speak to a representative, or fill out a referral request here.
Last updated on: 06-10-2024