June 18 thru July 27, 2012
Transition and Music Summer Camp
Transition (ages 14 – 22) from June 18th to July 27th Click
here for more information.
Music (ages 14 – 22) from June 18th to July 27th Click here for more information.
Little Lighthouse
The
Little Lighthouse Blind Babies program at Miami Lighthouse gives blind and
visually impaired babies and toddlers the opportunity to begin discovering
our world. Ordinarily more than 80 percent of early learning is visual, so
these children need special attention from birth onward. Miami Lighthouse
also provides a supportive and instructional environment for moms and
other caregivers.
Direct Intervention Services- Support program
that provides in-home intervention for children ages birth to five with a
visual impairment that impedes their ability to function independently and
learn incidentally through vision. Individual services are identified in
each child’s individual service plan resulting from assessment and parent
information.
Consultative Services- Support services available
to assist families in identifying and/or accessing needed resources to
promote growth and development of child and family well-being.
Playgroup- Playgroups are held at the Miami Lighthouse twice a
week and designed to provide participating children with further
opportunity for skill and social development.
Family Support Groups- Family support groups are
available on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics. The group
seeks to provide peer support as well as community resources.
Professional Training- Professional development
workshops are available to the community and include information on
different eye conditions, identification of possible visual impairments,
classroom modification and adaptation, compensatory skill development, and
available resources.
For more information please contact Children's Service
Program Coordinator, Nihusa Oviedo.
Click here to view a video about the
Blind Babies program
The STAR Summer Program
The Summer Training and Recreation Program (STAR) is a six week summer
camp providing services to blind or visually impaired children ages 5- 13.
The program offers fun, engaging, and enriching activities including
literacy, technology, physical fitness, social skills development, art and
music.
The upcoming 2011 summer program will include judo, rowing, music,
personal management, arts and crafts, rock climbing, bowling and swimming
lessons. The children will also experience Jungle Island and Miami
Seaquarium.
For more information please contact Children's Service
Program Coordinator, Nihusa Oviedo.
Summer Activities for STAR 2010 included:
The opportunity to meet former Miami HEAT player, Tim Hardaway,
while learning about water safety at José Martí pool.
A fun-filled carnival day held at the Miami Lighthouse.
Children developed gross motor and team building skills while
participating in the sport of rowing.
The STAR summer program concluded with a family day and the
unveiling of the “Pillar of Hope”, a one of a kind mosaic created by the
children.
Our Transition Program fills the gap for students who are no longer
children and not yet adults. Students between the ages of 14 to 22 create
this group in which independence and preparedness for adulthood are the
focus. Students learn important life skills like home and personal
management, technology, job readiness, orientation and mobility, social
skills and community integration. They are able to get in to the kitchen,
prepare their own meals using safe techniques, and learn how they can
label and organize their own home so they can access things without
limitations. Students keep up to date resumes, participate in job
interviews and are able to participate in paid work experience through the
Miami Lighthouse and the Division of Blind Services. Most importantly they
can socialize with one another and have a better understanding of the
dynamics of positive and productive relationships.
Multiple sessions are offered to students monthly as well as a focused six
week summer program from June 20, 2011-July 29, 2011. We have a lot of
exciting plans for this year’s summer program! We will be taking trips to
a ropes course to encourage team building and trust, going to water parks,
taking bus trips to student chosen locations and much more. We also have
martial arts instructors come to teach them basic self protection
techniques and employees from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in to speak about
possible dangers in the home and the best ways to avoid them. Students
were able to learn and bond through these daily activities. We learned
from one another that no matter what challenges and difficulties we face,
there are others going through the same obstacles and if there is a will
there is a way.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining, please
contact Abigail Miller,
Transition Program Coordinator.
José Feliciano accepts high school diploma and speaks about Braille literacy at the Miami Lighthouse 80th Anniversary Ruby Jubilee Dinner Concert
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Miami Lighthouse first sought
and received NAC accreditation in 1978 and has consistently
achieved NAC accreditation to the present time having
received seven commendations with its five year
accreditation renewal.
Miami
Lighthouse ranks among the elite 4% of U.S. nonprofits
having earned a 4-Start rating for five consecutive years
from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier independent
nonprofit evaluator. Receiving such a distinction reflects
our sound fiscal management, responsible use of donor
dollars, and financial strength.
Miami
Lighthouse received the prestigious South Florida Business
Journal 2011 Excellence in Health Care Award in the
Community Outreach category.
Miami
Lighthouse honored by being named the recipient of the Coral
Gables Chamber of Commerce 2010 Non-Profit Business Diamond
Award.
Miami
Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from
Health Foundation of South Florida.