About The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans
Our Mission Is To Empower People With Disabilities Through Services, Employment, And Advocacy.
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New Orleans, LA
- Founded
- 1915
- Company type
- Nonprofit
We help people get jobs, regain their independence, and challenge expectations of the capabilities of people with disabilities. Even as a century-old nonprofit, we're constantly evolving to better serve our community.
Our manufacturing department employs blind, sighted, and low-vision individuals to produce items like paper cups, mess trays, and paper plates. The sale of these items supports our services, which are free to the consumer.
Many of the items we produce are sold to the United States Government, and are used by US troops around the world.
Locally, the Lighthouse helps youth and adults make the most of their remaining vision; find a job; build computer skills; use tools to manage their daily lives; and build a network of support for increased quality of life.
We also provide professional American Sign Language interpreting and connect people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing with equipment and resources.
Specialties
- Orientation and Mobility Training (cane use)
- Computer Training
- Daily Living Skills Classes
- Children's Summer Camp
- Low-Vision Clinic
- Visual Aid Store
- Transportation Service
- Job Placement
- Deaf Services
- and In-school Training for Visually Impaired Kids
Company locations
123 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, US
331 North St, 150, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, US
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- 825
- People linked to this company
- 83
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