Funding & Affiliations

Funding & Affiliations

Affiliations

AER Accreditation

Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision is accredited by the AER National Accreditation Council.

Disability Rights Florida

Free, independent advocacy for Division of Blind Services (DBS) clients—helping you understand services, protect your rights, and resolve concerns by phone at 1-800-342-0823 (voice) or 1-800-346-4127 (TDD).

Sources of Funding

Division of Blind Services

Rehabilitation services funded in part by contract with the State of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Blind Services.

United Way of Central Florida

As a United Way member agency, we receive key support from annual Central Florida campaigns.

Community Development Block Grant

HUD Block Grant funds via Hillsborough County BOCC.

Foundations & Donations

Additional support from charitable foundations, private donors, and local community and civic clubs.