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Welcome to tHE Lighthouse

Serving Pasco, Hernando & Citrus

Our Mission

The mission of the Lighthouse is to educate, empower, and employ people who are visually impaired and blind. We offer independent living skills training, also known as vision rehabilitation—for babies, children, teens, adults, and seniors. The Lighthouse has changed tens of thousands of lives since 1983.

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Agency Spotlight

We’re excited to share Lighthouse’s first-ever Quarterly Update, highlighting program impacts, participant successes, and community support throughout the third quarter of 2026. Link coming soon!

Inside, you’ll meet Kinsley and read other stories that showcase how Lighthouse empowers children, teens, and adults who are visually impaired and blind to build skills, confidence, and independence.

ABOUT US
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Kinsley leaning an interactive LED sensory light table, head bent, learning to use her residual vision

Inside Our Quarterly Update: Kinsley’s Story and More
Our first-ever Q3 2026 Quarterly Update is coming soon!

Featured Programs

Independent Living Skills Program
Adults & seniors learn strategies to care for themselves, their families, and their homes. Includes white cane and assistive technology.
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Adjustment to Vision Loss
Adjustment to Vision Loss (AVL) is comprised of adjustment to vision loss counseling, and leisure and relaxation activities.
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Babies Program–Early Intervention
If your child is born blind or becomes blind, our early intervention teacher will help you help your child thrive.
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Children’s Program
Learning daily living skills and technology through fun, interactive activities provide children with much needed independent living skills.
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School to Work Transition Program for Teens
Learning adapted skills assist with the transition to higher education, employment, and living independently as an adult.
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Employment Program
Lighthouse employment supports include Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Readiness, and the Lighthouse Production Facility.
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FEATURED events

Chasco Coronation Ball
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Teen Prom
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Bowling in the Dark
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Leave a Legacy

Share our vision and leave a legacy by helping us pay off our mortgage or by making a lasting gift that ensures programs and services are always available to meet the demand. 

You can also help us meet our mission by joining the team. We are currently looking for a Teen Program Instructor.

Contact Becky Bennett, Lighthouse’s CEO, at bbennett@lvib.org or (727) 815-0303 to discuss ways you can help.

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Get Involved

WAYS TO GIVE

You can help us provide the services needed by people who are visually impaired and blind living in our community. There are many ways to help which include making monetary or gifts-in-kind donations. Visit our Wish List to see our current in‑kind gift needs. 

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VOLUNTEER

Lighthouse uses many volunteers to help us meet our mission. Volunteer opportunities include clerical tasks such as filing and stuffing newsletters, helping at events, gardening, and sitting on committees.

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Lighthouse Partners include: