Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.

Miami

PracticeChildren ages birth to 13 · Young people aged 14-22 · Adults and seniors

About

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. is based at 601 Southwest Eighth Avenue in Miami, Florida. Its stated mission is to provide hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages through education, training, research and vision enhancement. The organization also runs the Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program, which offers free eye exams and glasses to financially disadvantaged schoolchildren statewide.

Low vision services
Website accessibility auditing

Concerns they commonly address

Blindness and visual impairment

The organization serves people who are blind or visually impaired.

Childhood vision problems

The Heiken program makes sure financially disadvantaged schoolchildren who fail their vision screening have access to a comprehensive eye examination.

Services

Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program

Free comprehensive eye exams and glasses, if required, for financially disadvantaged schoolchildren, offered statewide on-site at schools or through participating optometrists.

Low Vision Services

Teaches people to use their remaining useful vision to stay independent in daily living tasks.

Pre-Employment Transition Services

Helps young people aged 14-22 develop skills to enter the workforce or post-secondary education.

Music Program

Offers inclusive music education for both sighted and visually impaired young adults, including a free youth program for grades 5-12.

Children's Programs

Offers programs for children ages birth to thirteen including home visitation, Pre-K, school-age programs, and summer camp.

Website accessibility auditing

Audits websites for accessibility and offers quarterly reviews, with a free consultation request.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children ages birth to 13, Young people aged 14-22, Adults and seniors, Low-income schoolchildren.

Care setting

In person in 601 Southwest Eighth Avenue, Miami, FL 33130.

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