MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INC

Programs

1. Our florida heiken children's vision program, llc, takes primary eye health care directly to florida schoolchildren targeting title one schools using our five mobile eye care units that visit over 500 schools annually as well as providing vouchers in collaboration with our network of over 1,100 optometrists. During 2024, 19,161 low-income schoolchildren received a dilated eye exam and 64% required and received prescription glasses at no cost to their parents. In our 2020 market research survey funded by the health foundation of south florida, nearly 80% of respondents reported that their child had improved academically at their school because of the services provided by our heiken program. Our low vision program provides comprehensive functional assessments and eye examinations as well as instruction on assistive devices and optics for seniors with age-related vision loss. These low vision services are specifically designed to assist individuals in utilizing their remaining vision to achieve an active lifestyle and maintain their maximum independence. Exams are provided under the supervision of our low vision consulting optometrist assisted by our certified low vision occupational…

   $11,695,492 spent
   100% of program spending

2. Pre-employment transition services and vocational rehabilitation clients our pre-employment transition services program is a year-round program that provides youth 14-22 the opportunity to develop skills to enter the workforce or post-secondary education. The primary purpose of this florida division of blind services funded program is to increase the number of blind and visually impaired students and youth who enter competitive integrated employment, training and/or post-secondary education. These objectives are fulfilled by the provision of high-quality comprehensive and coordinated pre-employment transition instruction that enhances each individual's abilities to be successful in competitive employment, training and academic settings. Students are taught life skills like home and personal management, computer/adaptive technology, job readiness, orientation and mobility, social skills and community integration. Students learn essential skills that prepare them for the workforce. Additionally, students in our able trust high school high tech component of the pre- employment transition program are taught how to prepare resumes, participate in mock job interviews and career…

3. Early intervention and lighthouse learning center for children programs the miami lighthouse early intervention program provides high quality services for visually impaired blind babies, toddlers, and their parents/caregivers in the child's natural environment which typically is in the child's home. 119 children were enrolled in this program, and support was provided to their families. The program utilizes parents as teachers, an evidence-based model to support families in the home and in their local community. Through individualized child and family plans, this program provides developmental education for young children as well as addressing their unique needs and builds upon the assets of the adults in each child's life. Program goals include facilitating developmental functioning of participating children (ages birth to five); increasing the level of parent involvement in their child's development; increasing the capacity of other service providers to address visual impairment problems; and preparing children to enter elementary school successfully. Our miami lighthouse academy, llc was created as a separate legal entity, replacing the miami lighthouse learning center for…

4. Alternative rehabilitation programs miami lighthouse provides a variety of alternative services that are funded by numerous sources. These programs include senior group health and activities, music performance and production, independent living, adult basic education and english as a second language (esol) in collaboration with m-dcps adult education. Our senior group health and activities (sga) program targets financially disadvantaged blind and visually impaired adults primarily over 55 years of age to develop a fuller, more well-balanced life. This important program enables blind seniors to stay out of expensive assisted living facilities and reduces medical costs. Our sga program includes group discussions, language and computer classes, fitness, nutrition management, and music instruction as well as field trips. Art creation and music appreciation are integrated into this comprehensive programming. Despite their vision loss, our artistic clients continue to win local, state, and national recognition. Clients may also participate in our ged/esol adult education program as part of a grant from miami-dade county public schools adult education. These sga clients also become part…

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $11,695,492.