Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Vocational Rehabilitation - Low Vision

Below is a list of resources for individuals with low vision:

The Lighthouse of Houston
For more than 85 years, The Lighthouse of Houston has been supporting individuals who are blind or low vison through our health services, assistive technology resources, community and support programs, vocational skills training, and internal employment opportunities. They serve over 14,000 individuals annually through our programs, services, activities and events. They foster communities of belonging with accessible resources that enable personal and family well-being, learning, development and employment. Of those we employ, 58% are blind or low vision. Through their Premium Business Services, they offer businesses solutions that matter to help reduce overhead costs, improve efficiencies, increase customer service satisfaction and achieve diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals. They create jobs for people who are blind or low vision through Premium Business Service sales development.

Mission: To enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.
Vision: A life without limits for people who are blind or low vision.

Phone Number: 713-527-9561
Website: https://houstonlighthouse.org/
Address: 3602 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019
Email: info@houstonlighthouse.org

Blind Professionals Network
The Blind Professionals Network (BPN) offers a variety of resources and support for people with low vision. From peer support groups that discuss challenges in the workplace and empowerment sessions that provide workshops on improving resumes and building online proficiency to name a few.

Phone Number: 800-699-8238
Email: info@BlindProNet.org
Website: https://blindpronet.org/programs-and-services