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The Light House The Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center (The Light House) is a nonprofit that serves the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout Eastern Connecticut.
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A nonprofit empowering people with disabilities, The Light House offers a continuum of services from special education to independent living, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development for lifelong independence. Divided into three “campuses”, The Light House has a broad range of programming including two state-approved private schools, residential and transitional services, and state contracted adult services. The Learning Campus is a state-approved private school specializing in behavioral and developmental services; The Learning Campus provides intensive, student-centered learning experiences for students ages 5 to 22. The Life Campus provides community-based programming tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism. The core program, The Transition Academy, is both a day and residential program where students build upon and further develop the skills necessary for independence, focusing specifically on Employment, Education, Social/Personal, Community and Independent Living. Residential programming and life coaching options are available for those 22+ as well. The Community Campus offers individualized and participant-driven adult day services including Day Service Options and Pre-Vocational Training. Programs are designed to lead to the acquisition of skills needed to prepare an individual for work and/or community involvement. Other Programming includes employment services, respite supports, summer camp, and social/recreational night groups.

Teamwork + meaningful progress = priceless moments. ❤️At The Light House, it’s the little things that make the biggest d...
10/16/2026

Teamwork + meaningful progress = priceless moments. ❤️

At The Light House, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. When we communicate, support one another, and work together, we help individuals with disabilities build confidence, gain independence, and reach goals that truly matter.

Sometimes, the biggest victory is simply hearing, “I did it myself!”

Those moments are why we do what we do. Because helping someone believe in themselves and discover what they’re capable of? That’s priceless.

Earlier this year, we shared our plans to expand The Light House’s New London Community Campus. After working through se...
10/14/2026

Earlier this year, we shared our plans to expand The Light House’s New London Community Campus. After working through several delays, construction is now underway at 141 Shaw Street!

The neighboring building is undergoing extensive renovations to become our third adult day program in southeastern Connecticut. This expansion will help meet the growing need for day supports, bringing our individualized, inclusive approach to more adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities.

We’re excited to see the work moving forward and will share progress along the way.

Read more about the expansion:

Last year, we celebrated the opening of our Resource and Innovation Hub at our New London Community Campus. Now, we’re expanding to the neighboring property at 141 Shaw Street, where renovations are underway for a new accessible adult day program.With this addition, The Light House will operate th...

10/01/2026

In case you needed another reason to love Five Below, meet their newest employee- Let's hear it for Nick! 👏

❤️Here is a little back story so you all understand how much this means to Nick, to LH Works and disability services as a whole:

✨️Nick had been frequenting the library each week with our staff Conrey, submitting applications and scheduling interviews. He had a handful of interviews that didn't pan out.

♿️After the last "rejection", in a neutral tone Nick said: "It's probably because of the wheelchair." He had accepted that he would be turned down unfairly for some jobs, and we couldn't disagree with this reality.

✨️ That didn't stop him though! If an employer won't accommodate a wheelchair user, then it is entirely their loss.

❤️When Nick showed up to this last interview, the store manager Rosa recognized him as a semi-regular customer. She remembered him for his warm and kind demeanor and thought to herself that this was exactly the type of employee she needed for her team. He earned this victory for himself.

♿️Do you know what her main concern was? Spoiler: Not the wheelchair. She wanted Nick to feel comfortable, safe and welcomed by all members of her team. She wanted to know what shelving displays needed to moved so he can access what he needs.

❤️It took some time but Nick found a job that's truly right for him and that is what this program is all about. I hope more employers adopt our philosophy and begin to See the Able, not the Label.

🏆⛳ A Hole Lotta Love and a whole lotta bragging rights!Congratulations to Hole Lotta Love, our 2026 Golden Putter Champi...
09/25/2026

🏆⛳ A Hole Lotta Love and a whole lotta bragging rights!

Congratulations to Hole Lotta Love, our 2026 Golden Putter Champions! A special thank-you to for sponsoring the Golden Putter!

Thank you to everyone who played, donated, and cheered on our teams in support of The Light House. 💙

09/21/2026
09/21/2026

It’s showtime! The 10th annual mini golf tournament with Scrap It Up Blue has begun. Big thank you to our showtime sponsor Garde Arts Center for helping us kick this thing off!

Early fall is one of our favorite times of year at The Light House! Across our campuses, we are making the most of every...
09/17/2026

Early fall is one of our favorite times of year at The Light House! Across our campuses, we are making the most of every opportunity to get outside, enjoy the season, and celebrate together.

From local favorites like Holmberg Orchards & Winery and to hikes, Walking Club, fall scavenger hunts, and more, we are already getting into the spirit of the season. 🍂🍎🥾

Where should we go next?

For more than 15 years, Will Robinson has brought passion, purpose, and advocacy to The Light House.Starting as a Job Co...
09/15/2026

For more than 15 years, Will Robinson has brought passion, purpose, and advocacy to The Light House.

Starting as a Job Coach in 2010, Will now serves as our Director of Adult and Employment Services. He is a strong advocate for the individuals and families we support, leading with the belief that every person deserves meaningful opportunities, independence, and a full life in their community.

Will is deeply committed to strengthening services and creating better programming for people with disabilities throughout our region.

Thank you, Will, for the care, leadership, and heart you bring to this work every day.

Help us celebrate Will by leaving him a 💙 in the comments!

09/11/2026

✨️Today we celebrate RaeAnne- Please join us in congratulating her on her new job at Tractor Supply! ✨️

She has grown so much since she began with us and are so proud of her. She independently coordinated her onboarding and training and has hit the ground running. You go, girl!! 👏

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15 Liberty Way
Niantic, CT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18604457626

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