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Welcome to Lighthouse of Collier, Center for Blindness and Vision Loss

COVID-19 UPDATES

We missed you! All of us at Lighthouse of Collier hope that you and your family and friends are healthy, safe and doing well. We are excited to announce that we re-opened our center/office with limited services on Monday, May 18th under “Phase 1” of our re-opening process. 

The Lighthouse of Collier will ensure that the proper social distancing and cleanliness guidelines are followed. Every staff member, client, and guest are required to wear a mask. In addition, the temperature is taken of anyone entering the office every day.

Our staff has moved to a hybrid of working in the office and remotely at home so that we have only a limited number of people in the center/office every day. 

Since we are not offering any group activities or training in this “Phase 1”, we will continue to create as much virtual programming as we possibly can. 

Please click here for our calendar of virtual events. We will be adding new activities each week, so stay tuned.  

Our children’s summer camp was held “virtually” this year.  The video from the camp camp can be viewed here. 

Please continue to be safe, be kind, be respectful and be gentle with one another. 

Thank you from your friends at the Lighthouse of Collier and be well.  

Sincerely,
Scott Flagel
Chief Executive Officer

Can you see to read this? Imagine going blind or having any vision loss. Who helps you learn how to socialize, navigate, communicate and feel safe in a sighted world? Who helps you cope and feel confident that you can live a productive life? Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., offers programs/services, at no charge, to help the blind and visually impaired become independent in Collier County. As the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, Lighthouse of Collier helps the estimated 14,000* local children and adults become independent. Founded in 2009, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., is established as a Florida Not For Profit, 501 (c) (3), Corporation. 100% of the funds raised stay in Collier County. *Statewide Assessment of Unmet Rehabilitation Needs of Florida Citizens who are Blind or Visually Impaired conducted by Mississippi State University January 2008

Art Bookbinder passed away on April 1, 2020. Art will be dearly missed by all of us at Lighthouse of Collier. From the origin of the Lighthouse of Collier in 2009, he was a friend, coach, cheerleader, board member & financial supporter. One of our board members said it best. “He was a blind man that taught us how to see”.

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In The Spotlight

Vision

Our vision is to be the best, most reputable, and dependable provider of information and services to those who are blind and visually impaired. We want to be sure they have access to all the things that others who are not visually impaired have access to, despite their disability.

Values

  • Outstanding outcomes for our clients by meeting a full range of needs by providing up to date, high quality services
  • Treat clients with utmost respect, ensuring their dignity is maintained
  • Foster independence and enhance the quality of life of our clients
  • Increase public awareness about the Lighthouse services, ensuring a good understanding of the value Lighthouse brings to the community and to those who are blind and visually impaired
  • Powerful and strong collaborations and partnerships in order to achieve the highest level of customer services
  • Identify people in the community in need our Lighthouse of Collier Services
  • Continuous improvement of processes and services provided

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Accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services

Sponsored by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services and the State of Florida
A copy of the official registration, #CH32945, and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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FAASB Naples Chamber Bonita Chamber FDC VisionServe

PARTNERS WITH:

NCEF Community Foundation United Way DBS Guidestar

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Lighthouse of Collier is the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, and is reaching out to the community for support. The need for services in Collier County is tremendous. Lighthouse of Collier needs to help the estimated 14,000 local children and adults to become independent. Make a donation to Lighthouse of Collier today by clicking on the button below:

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