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Organization Name: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Address:
- 1120 20 th Street NW, Suite 750 South Washington DC 20036
- 6200 Baltimore Ave, Suite 100 Riverdale MD 20737
- 8720 Georgia Ave, Suite 210 Silver Spring , MD 20910
Phone Number: 202-454-6400
Fax Number: 202-454-6401
Website: www.clb.org
Email: info@clb.org
President: Anthony J. Cancelosi
Membership Fees: None; however there is a fee for certain services
Eligibility Requirements: Blind/visually impaired; all ages
Area Served: Greater Washington DC metro region, including Maryland and Northern Virginia
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Low vision exams by appointment only
Services Offered: Low Vision clinic, Career training, Assistive Technology, Computer training, , Volunteer services, Children's Programs, Rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Independent Living Skills, Braille production and instruction, Visionary Store (devices and products)
Events: Annual events for children, families and adults
Fundraisers: Donations are accepted online, via phone or by mail Support Groups: Teen and adult support groups are available
History: Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (known until the 1950's as the Columbia Polytechnic Institute for the Blind) was founded in 1900 by two blind men from Connecticut , Francis R. Cleveland and H.R.W. Miles in Washington , D.C.
Slogan: Independence is Our Vision

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is a nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Washington , D.C. Founded in 1900, CLB is the only organization in the area that provides a comprehensive range of programs and services to people of all ages living in the Washington metropolitan region who are blind or visually impaired. These programs and services are provided in the Riverdale, Md., Silver Spring , MD and Washington , DC offices.

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. Our work enables people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to remain independent, active and productive in our society.