“Technological advances have literally revolutionized the way people who are blind or visually impaired carry out the various tasks of their daily lives.”

Tom Burrell
past Lighthouse Board Member and Adaptive Technology Center client

The Chicago Lighthouse Adaptive Technology Center utilizes assistive computer hardware and software to help individuals meet the challenges of a visual impairment.

Adaptive Technology Center specialists assist individuals in selecting the equipment that works best for them and assists in identifying funding sources.

A key component of the Adaptive Technology Lab is the Brittany Stern Adaptive Technology Loan Program, which purchases portable adaptive technology equipment for loan to Lighthouse participants to test before purchasing their own.

Services include:

• Analysis of computer compatibility of the technology selected
• Short-term training on adaptive technology equipment at the Center or at the work site
• Set-up of the equipment in the home or office
• Follow-up for further refinements and additional specialized job-related training
• Consultation with employer’s computer technicians to ensure software/hardware compatibility

For more information, please contact:

Sandra Valentino
Project Coordinator, Adaptive Technology
Phone: (312) 997-3677
E-mail: sandra.valentino@chicagolighthouse.org