Empowering Independence. Illuminating Futures.

Providing lifelong rehabilitation and employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Our Mission

To maximize independence and provide employment opportunities for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Independence

Empowering individuals with vision loss to live independently through training and support.

Employment

Providing assistive technology training, job readiness skills training, and job placement support.

Community

Fostering inclusion, connection, and advocacy for the blind and low vision community.

What We Do

Rehabilitation Programs

Individualized training for adults and seniors in mobility instruction, daily living skills, and assistive technology training to live independently and self-sufficiently with vision loss.

Employment Programs

Vocational and assistive technology training, job readiness skills, and job placement support for employment success.

Youth Programs

Skill-building, mentorship, and year-round programs that prepare school-age children and teens for school success; and the workforce and independence after high school.

Supportive Services

Peer support including ongoing group counseling with a licensed mental health therapist, peer group activities and agency client (current and past) events throughout the year.

Our Legacy

Since 1940, we have served as a beacon of hope for those navigating vision loss. In 2019, we rebranded to reflect our expanded impact across Hillsborough, Polk, and Hardee counties — and our enduring promise: Guiding to Independence.

Our History

Be Part of the Change

Help us create a more inclusive and accessible world. Your support powers life-changing programs for individuals of all ages with vision loss.

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