Independence is our vision.
We provide a variety of lifestyle changing services to people who are blind or visually impaired in the DMV to achieve their highest level of economic independence and quality of life – regardless of their ability to pay.
Our work enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active, and productive in our society.
Serving the blind and visually impaired for over 100 years
Since 1900 Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind has been dedicated to helping the blind or visually impaired population of the greater Washington region overcome the challenges of vision loss.
Meet the Team
Chrichelle Brown
Information and Referral Specialist
Kathy Gross
Assistant Manager of Low Vision Services
Toya Horten
Senior Director of Administrative Operations
Annie Linda
Associate Director, Rehabilitation Services; Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Rahel Mekonnen
Program Assistant
Denise Wyatt
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Our Community Partners
Arlington County
CareFirst
HIF Small Grant
MD ILOB
Montgomery County DHHS for Rehabilitation Services
Montgomery County Executive Community Collaboration Grant for the DeafBlind program
New Freedom (O&M and Youth Transportation)
Northrop Grumman Foundation
Olender Foundation
Philip L. Graham Fund
Prince George’s Council Grants Prince George’s CPG
JPJ Foundation
Marshall Coyne Foundation
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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is a private, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions to Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. CLB’ tax identification number is 530196609.