"The experience I received was wonderful and gives me satisfaction that visually impaired can make a difference in the world as well as anyone else."

Adana Saric
Youth Transition Program Client

The Chicago Lighthouse Youth Transition Program is formulated to serve blind or visually impaired youth between the ages of 14-24 both in-school and those who may not have completed their education and need to take the GED.  The program serves over 100 people annually who reside in the city of Chicago and some surrounding suburbs.

The Transition Coordinator provides year-round individual attention to each participant in the program which focuses on career development and prepares and guides the participant through a successful journey into the workforce, vocational training or continuation into secondary education.

The program works with each participant in the process of achieving their high school diploma or GED.  Then the student is guided to evaluate, explore, or discover their interests and desires to pursue a specific vocational or professional occupation.  This occurs through our services, which includes counseling, education, vocational training, job placement, adaptive technology, hands-on evaluations, assessments, Career Exploration Day, Summer Lighthouse Internship Program and The Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Program.

For more information, contact:

Sheila Perkins
Vice President, Employment Services
Phone: (312) 666-1331