Who we are
The Lighthouse of the Big Bend is a nonprofit agency dedicated to guiding people through vision loss. Our mission is to assist people with vision loss in their pursuit of independence. Free services are provided on an outreach (one on one) or group basis and are provided without charge, without regard to individual or family income level, race, creed, age, disability or national origin.

Who we serve
Any child age 0-5 or individual aged 14 to 114+ who is legally blind and lives in the following counties is eligible for free services. Counties served include: Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla.

What we do
Each year, the Lighthouse holds the Paula Bailey DINING IN THE DARK benefit in October. Tickets go on sale in August, but you can become a sponsor and reserve a table for the benefit now. Just go to the Network for Good page to donate by major credit card or PayPal. Make sure under “designation” you type Dining in the Dark 2012 and we will reserve your table for the upcoming event.

To enroll in Lighthouse Services, individuals complete an intake referral form, or fill one out over the phone with a Lighthouse staff member. Clients are then assigned a Specialist. The Specialists help each client plan and implement a training program that will insure they receive the best services possible. Services may include individual instruction or classes in any of the following:
 - Techniques of daily living (home and personal management),
 - Communication (reading, writing, phone),
 - Assistive technology including computers,
 - Orientation and mobility (moving safely around the home and community),
 - Employment skills,
 - Recreation and leisure activities,
 - Self advocacy,
 - Individual and family adjustment counseling,
and other information and skills as requested by individuals and families. For more details on what we do, please go to the Services page.