In 1977 under a program to provide meaningful employment to people who are blind the chicago lighthouse was awarded a contract to build high quality clocks for the us government and its agencies.
Chicago lighthouse for the blind store.
Each and every one built with pride by people who are blind or visually impaired.
Founded on the principles of equality independence and dignity for all the chicago lighthouse has served as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the blind and visually impaired communities of chicago since 1906.
We are the last major clock manufacturer in the us.
The chicago lighthouse is the leading provider of low vision services for the chicagoland area.
The chicago lighthouse the chicago lighthouse is a world renowned social service organization serving the blind visually impaired disabled and veteran communities with comprehensive vision care and support services.
The low vision store at the lighthouse center for vision loss offers one stop shopping for handy tools that enhance work home life and leisure for people with vision loss.
Since january 2012 our glenview location has offered the same great care through a variety of programs and services to patients and clients on chicago s north shore.
From state of the art reading magnifiers and writing aids to specialized kitchen tools and talking watches we offer products designed to make everyday tasks easier.