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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.
Now, with the move to our new 210,000 square foot building in Farmers Branch, Envision Dallas has been rapidly expanding to create employment opportunities and access to critical services for people with vision loss in North Texas. Today, we employ nearly 100 people who are blind or visually impaired, and we serve more than 3,000 clients annually with programs that promote independence and opportunity.
But we need your help! Thousands of North Texans need our low vision services. With your support, we can provide the tools and support to help people who are blind or visually impaired live confidently, achieve their goals, and feel truly connected to their community.
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, 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.
The need is urgent:
There are currently 150,000 residents of North Texas who are blind or visually impaired.
Over 70% of individuals who are BVI are unemployed, and fewer than 35% attend college.
More than 81% of the individuals we serve live at or below the poverty line.
Many face systemic barriers to independence and self-sufficiency.
Envision Dallas addresses these challenges by providing meaningful employment in manufacturing, call center services, mailroom operations, and more.
We also offer free or low-cost wraparound services to help clients build independence in every area of their lives.
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
other names
Dallas Lighthouse For The Blind
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
1801 Valley View Lane