Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired and helps adults acquire professional skills for today’s workforce.
There are more than 150,000 North Texans who are blind or visually impaired. A poll from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology found that Americans believe losing their vision would create the largest impact on their lives. For these individuals, vision loss can lead to significant gaps in educational achievement and employment opportunities.
In North Texas, no other organization matches Envision Dallas’ comprehensive array of services, programs and employment opportunities designed to provide opportunity, improved quality of life and fulfillment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
But we need your help. Our current facility has exceeded its capacity, which is restricting our ability to deliver crucial programs and employment opportunities. Your support aids renovations of our new 210,000 square-foot facility which is centrally located in Farmers Branch in an area that has far greater accessibility to our clients and employees than our current leased facilities.
Our History
In 1931, Envision Dallas, formally known as Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, was founded by Eva Cameron, a woman who was visually impaired who devoted her life to encouraging and training those who were experiencing similar challenges and barriers to leading fulfilling productive lives.
Today, part of the Envision, Inc. family based in Wichita, Kansas, Envision Dallas promotes advocacy and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired to help them succeed and thrive in the workplace, have productive and meaningful lives and contribute to their communities.
"Nobody judges me for the tools I use to get the job done, they focus on me as a person. I always noticed in other circumstances when I used accessible technology or other tools for low vision, people were always surprised, and it was more of a “pity trip” than seeing you for what you are capable of. Envision doesn’t do that. They see me as a person, not just someone who is blind or visually impaired.”
-Jennifer St. Louis
To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.
There are currently 150,000 residents of North Texas who are blind or visually impaired. Population growth within the 11 counties that we serve will cause our client base to double over the next 10 years. Our need is great and growing!
It's true that providing meaningful employment opportunities to people who are blind or low vision is central to our mission, but our support to North Texans with visual impairments doesn't end there. We work individually with adults with vision loss to build independence in all areas of their lives regardless of their ability to pay. Envision Dallas currently needs operational support to ensure that people who are blind or visually impaired receive life-changing services to bring them greater independent living.
Envision (all locations) provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in every aspect of consideration for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law.
Envision employs and advances individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. You may direct questions or concerns to the Senior Director of Human Resources (316) 267 - 2244. This policy has the support of Michael J. Monteferrante, the Chief Executive Officer of our organization.
Organization name
Envision Dallas Lighthouse Foundation
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development, Human Rights, Civil Rights & Advocacy, Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Disabilities
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Dallas
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
4306 Capitol Avenue