The Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind is the oldest Lighthouse for the Blind in the state of Texas. It was founded in 1931 by Eva Cameron, a visually impaired woman who devoted her life to encouraging and training those who were experiencing similar challenges and barriers to lead fulfilling, productive lives.The agency began its job training with a hand loom and a few sewing machines. Clients were taught skills such as chair caning, sewing, mat making and constructing mops and brooms. With only a handful of volunteers, Cameron incorporated the agency in 1941 and began to receive funding from the Dallas Community Chest.