Youth and Family Services - Washington, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
1825 K Street Northwest, Suite 1103, Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Please call 202-454-6400 for additional information.
Fees
Call for information.
Service area
Washington, DC
Manassas Park City, VA
Manassas City, VA
Fairfax City, VA
Falls Church City, VA
Alexandria City, VA
Loudoun County, VA
Arlington County, VA
Fairfax County, VA
Montgomery County, VA
Prince George County, VA
Prince William County, VA
Description
Assists children who are blind or visually impaired by providing opportunities to interact with other youth who share similar experiences, gain confidence and enhance their social skills. Offers summer camp, teen support groups, Braille book club and annual events, encourage blind and visually impaired children to make new friends and experience the joys of childhood, while developing skills for future success. Also provides resources for parents and teachers and offers parent workshops several times per year.
What's Here
Providing organization
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is dedicated to helping the blind or visually impaired population of the greater Washington region overcome the challenges of vision loss. Enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active and productive in our society.