Chicago Lighthouse, The
Address
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-1331
Description:
Serves the blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veteran communities with comprehensive vision care and support services, including employment and training, assistive technology, and education.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
(1) Call Main number for more information on programs, services and locations
(2) Hours, eligibility and fee structure may vary by program, please refer to service details below
Program Fees:
(1) Self-pay
(2) Medicaid
(3) Medicare
(4) Private/Employer Insurance
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Residents of Illinois
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
February 27, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Physical
1143 South Walcott
Chicago, IL 60612
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(312) 666-1331
Adaptive Technology Services
(312) 997-3657
Clinic Scheduling
(312) 997-3686
Fax
(312) 243-8539
TDD
(312) 666-8874
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Transitional Jobs Program - Program providing paid internships at Chicago Lighthouse in areas including front desk assistance, data entry and call center support. Program can last up to 9 months.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fees
(1) self-pay (2) Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Youth Transition Program to teach independent living skills to teens and youth in Illinois who are blind or visually impaired, and help them seem competitive employment or attend a vocational program or college upon graduating from high school.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Individuals 15 to 24 years of age who are blind or visually impaired
Fees
(1) Self-pay, (2) Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Call 312-405-2699 or email Marla Garstka at marla.garstka@chicagolighthouse.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Birth-to-Three Early Intervention: Home-based developmental and family support for infants and toddlers (0-3 years) with vision loss or multiple disabilities. Specialists visit the home providing services to children and their parents including visual therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, psychological services
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
(1) Infants and toddlers between 0 and 3 years of age with vision loss and/or multiple disabilities, (2) Parents of children 0-3 years of age who are living with vision loss and/or multiple disabilities.
Fees
(1) Medicaid (2) Private Insurance (3) Self-Pay
Intake Procedure
Contact the director at 847-150-2053 or email marla.garstka@chicagolighthouse.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Weekly virtual support groups to educate unemployed or underemployed persons about job readiness, networking, employment resources.
Hours
Wednesday, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Eligibility
(1) Job seekers living with one or more disabilities, (2) Veterans
Intake Procedure
(1) Register on the website, (2) Follow posted schedule to attend virtual support groups
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Special Notes/Funding
There is a new entrance to the clinic as a result of construction blocking the front entrance.
Description
Low-vision exam for individuals who are blind, visually impaired or living with multiple disabilities.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
(1) List of current medications and supplements, (2) valid photo ID, (3) guarantor's photo ID [if applicable], (4) medical cards, (5) health insurance card/insurance authorization determination
Eligibility
Individuals who are blind, visually impaired or with multiple disabilities
Fees
(1) Self-Pay, (2) Medicare, (3) Medicaid, (4) Private/Employer Insurance
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment for a low-vision exam/consultation
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Training on various tools of independent living including white canes, service dogs and electronic travel aids. Spanish spoken.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
(1) Persons in the Chicagoland area who are blind or visually impaired who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, (2) Persons in Chicagoland who are deaf-blind
Fees
(1) Self-Pay, (2) Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Call 312-997-3673 or email greg.polman@chicagolighthouse.org
Languages
Spanish
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Support groups for parents with blind or visually impaired children
Hours
Varies
Eligibility
Parents with blind or visually impaired children
Fees
(1) Self-pay (2) Private/Employer Insurance (3) Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Contact the director at 847-150-2053 or email marla.garstka@chicagolighthouse.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Scholarships for eligible individuals that can be used for tuition, books, assistive technology or other educational expenses for students who enrolled in post-secondary programs
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Includes (but not limited to): (1) Personal Essay, (2) Financial statement of need, (3) Eye report form completed by a medical professional, (4) 2 letters of recommendation, (5) Official transcript with minimum 2.5 GPA sent directly from school or through third party provider to maureen.reid@chicagolighthouse.org, (6) May also include: DD214, for Veterans.
Eligibility
(1) Illinois residents who are blind or visually impaired, (2) Veterans
Intake Procedure
(1) Must complete and submit application by posted deadline, (2) Must attend the ceremony typically held in the summer, visit website for dates, (3) Must provide info including: (a) Personal Essay (b) Financial statement of need (c) Eye report form completed by a medical professional (d) 2 letters of recommendation (e) Official transcript with minimum 2.5 GPA sent directly from school or through third party provider to maureen.reid@chicagolighthouse.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Children's Development Center: Private, specialized therapeutic day school for Illinois children living with disabilities including vision loss, traumatic brain injury, autism, intellectual and multiple disabilities. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are developed by collaborating with the local school district, staff, parents and the students.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Children with a variety of special education needs and disabilities including vision loss, traumatic brain injury, autism, intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities
Fees
Self-pay
Intake Procedure
Call 312-997-3695 or call Gail Patterson at 312-997-3695
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Job Readiness, Placement and Retention Program: Employment counselors train clients with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job seeking strategies. Counselors work with employers by helping to secure workplace accommodations such as optical devices, assistive software or other specialized equipment.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Eligibility
Individuals living with one or more disabilities who are looking for a job or need help maintaining their current job(s)
Fees
(1) Self-pay (2) Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Call 312-447-3251 or email employmentservices@chicagolighthouse.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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