About LHOB

A local group of blind persons, volunteers and professionals formed the Lighthouse of Broward in 1973. Since then, we have grown from a small agency created to provide social support and recreational activities for blind people to an accredited, full service educational and rehabilitation agency. Our Mission: To enhance the independence, productivity and quality of life of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.

The Lighthouse of Broward provides services that enhance the independence, productivity and quality of life of blind and visually impaired children, youth, working age adults and elders. If you or someone you know is having difficulty managing daily life activities because of vision loss, we are here to help. Hours of Operation: M - F 8a.m. to 4p.m.

The Lighthouse is the primary resource for services and information for the blind in Broward County. We are the only source in Broward County for comprehensive rehabilitation training and adaptive computer training for adults with visual impairment and the only local source for specialized skill building for blind babies and children based on the National Agenda for the Education of Children and Youths with Vision Impairment, including those with Multiple Disabilities. We are partially funded by the State of Florida Division of Blind Services and Broward County.

Broward is an attractive retirement destination and a large number of people over the age of 60 enjoy the many benefits of living here. Because the major causes of visual impairment primarily affect this age group, we have one of the highest incidences of visual impairment in the nation. It is estimated that there are over 52,000 severely visually impaired people in our community.

The Lighthouse of Broward is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped (NAC), and is a member of the National Council of Private Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired as well as the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind. The Lighthouse of Broward County is a United Way agency.

The Fort Lauderdale Garden Club has maintained the Sensory Garden at the Lighthouse since the garden was first created. All of the circles and Members at Large (MAL's) take turns in maintaining the garden during the year to provide care through weeding, fertilization or replanting. In 2006, the club was recognized for their ongoing work and was awarded an Emerald Award, Broward County's highest environmental award. Visit our pages for The Lighthouse Sensory Garden.