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Support Comprehensive Low Vision Services

Vision loss can impact people of all ages, but with the right resources and support, those affected can live confidently and independently. At The Chicago Lighthouse, we provide comprehensive care to meet the needs of each client on their low-vision journey.

From fitting toddlers with high-prescription glasses so they can see their parents clearly for the first time, to helping seniors use assistive technology to stay connected with loved ones, The Lighthouse’s compassionate care empowers people to thrive on their own terms.

Make a gift that will support low vision services, including clinical care, white cane training, assistive technology, and more to ensure that everyone has the support they need to confidently navigate life with vision impairment.

Below are a few examples of the impact your gift will provide.

A doctor conducts an eye exam on an older man. She looks into a machine to get a close look at his eye.
Monthly donation

Make a Recurring Gift

Your monthly gift provides a predictable source of funding for our life-changing programs, including low vision care.
$
USD
Donate
A child smiles while receiving an eye exam with an eye occlusion paddle, held by an adult.

15 Seeing is Believing Child Vision Exams

Fifteen students will be able to see the chalkboard and their futures more clearly with the right glasses.
$
5,000
USD
Donate
An occupational therapist demonstrating a magnifier to a patient in a clinic office, with a clock and various tools visible in the background.

8 Hours of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy can teach someone with vision loss to safely pour their coffee and make pancakes giving them the confidence to cook independently.
$
2,500
USD
Donate
A woman sits in a driving simulator with bioptic telescopic glasses on, which look like regular glasses but with a small telescope coming out of the center.

Bioptic Telescopic Glasses for Driving

Bioptic Telescopic Glasses that will enable a mom with profound vision loss to continue driving.
$
1,500
USD
Donate
Two people using a large magnifier the size of a small computer screen in the My Tools for Living store. A woman is seated and a man stands next to her pointing

Electronic Magnifier and Training

An electronic magnifier makes the fine print on the Sunday crossword readable again.
$
1,000
USD
Donate
A child with glasses in a pink jacket excitedly examines a pair of eyeglasses in a vision care clinic, with a smiling optometrist observing nearby.

2 Pairs of Glasses

The right prescription glasses can enable a parent with vision loss to read “Goodnight Moon” to their child tonight.
$
500
USD
Donate
A man putting a pair of glasses on his face at an optician's office with a staff member visible in the background.

Max Glasses to Watch TV

Max glasses can provide magnification perfect for following action on the TV, so they can cheer on the Cubs or binge watch The White Lotus.
$
250
USD
Donate
A man sitting at a table using a bright table lamp to read a book.

Home Lighting Kit

The right lighting allows a senior with vision loss to independently pay their electric bill before settling down to enjoy the latest Colleen Hoover novel.
$
100
USD
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A man is instructing a woman on how to use a handheld digital device that she is holding up in front of her face. They are in a bright, colorful store.

1 Hour of Assistive Technology Training

Assistive technology training can empower a grandparent with vision loss to use a screen reader or voice commands to send an email to their grandkids.
$
50
USD
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Other

Give any amount today to ensure that everyone has access to the eye care they need.
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USD
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About The Chicago Lighthouse

The Chicago Lighthouse is a social service organization for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans. We offer the latest in rehabilitation and clinical innovation within a supportive community where clients can learn, grow and build relationships that last a lifetime.

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