Lighthouse Center for Vital Living

Fostering vibrant lives for people with vision loss and other challenges to independence. To accomplish this mission, the lighthouse operates many different programs, serving people of all ages in northern mn and northwestern wi. As a result of our commitment, people are maximizing their self-reliance and are optimistic about possibilities. Our programs – delivered at our center, in clients’ homes and in workplaces – provide training, technology and social/emotional supports that empower the whole person.

Occupational therapy and other independent living services, serving older adults and individuals with vision loss and other disabilities. Providing 1:1 service to 200+ people per year, promoting aging in place, safety, connection, quality of life. Documented results for low vision clients show 15 percentage point increase on a validated tool measuring functional independence. For clients across disability areas, 90%+ report our services help them say in their homes.

Adjustment to blindness (ATB) rehabilitation services: includes our transition program for teens, ATB training services for adults at our center or in their homes. Training is highly individualized to each person’s needs for independent living and work. We serve 25-40 teens per year and 20-60 adults.

Lighthouse Center for Vital Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-0706140) based in Duluth, MN.