Education Programs
East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind (ETLB) offers educational programs designed to prepare teens and young adults for life beyond high school. Through our college preparatory program, scholarship program, and annual summer camp, teens and young adults who are blind or have a visual impairment have the opportunity to equip themselves with the skills necessary to conquer their transition goals.
Camp Lighthouse
The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Summer Camp is a weeklong residential experience designed for high school students who are blind, visually impaired, or receive vision services through their school due to functional vision needs. Campers build independence, confidence, and self-advocacy skills while participating in hands-on activities, group learning, and daily experiential opportunities in a supportive environment.
College Prep
The East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind College Prep Program is a summer transition program designed to help students who are blind or visually impaired build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in college.
Scholarships
We believe in removing barriers and creating opportunities for those who are blind or visually impaired. ETLB offers needs-based educational scholarships for individuals pursuing postsecondary education opportunities, including two-year, four-year, and graduate degrees.
Educator Grants
East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is proud to offer two grant opportunities for teachers of students with visual impairments (TSVIs), certified orientation and mobility specialists (COMS), and other professionals who directly serve blind or visually impaired children or young adults. We have two grant cycles throughout the year based on when the activity is planned – Fall and Spring/Summer.