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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind @Miamilighthouse

It’s Possible to See Without Sight™

Joined March 2009
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SoMi Parc is an apartment building that was created specifically for residents with vision loss, developed by @Related_Group in partnership with @Miamilighthouse. We are elated to celebrate the ground breaking of the new Gallery SoMi Parc!👏 Learn more ➜ multihousingnews.com/craftin…
A group photo action shot of 12 adults wearing hard hats, shoveling dirt out of a large planter with the words "Gallery SoMi Parc"; as part of the ground breaking ceremony for the new building project.

ALT A group photo action shot of 12 adults wearing hard hats, shoveling dirt out of a large planter with the words "Gallery SoMi Parc"; as part of the ground breaking ceremony for the new building project.

A photo of a large sign draped over a tractor, the sign reads "GALLERY SOMI PARC GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY JUNE 12TH 2026"

ALT A photo of a large sign draped over a tractor, the sign reads "GALLERY SOMI PARC GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY JUNE 12TH 2026"
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Living with Low Vision 👁️: a presentation for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital West Kendall presented by a talented team from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, supported by @FLBlindServices. Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight! Learn more ➜ miamilighthouse.org/Services…
(Photo) A group selfie of four people: three Miami Lighthouse team members and a therapist from Nicklaus Children's Hospital, all smiling for the camera. Miami Lighthouse Team: • Raquel Van Der Biest, Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Low Vision Therapist • Rachel Echevarría, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant • John Garcia, Licensed Dispensing Optician

ALT (Photo) A group selfie of four people: three Miami Lighthouse team members and a therapist from Nicklaus Children's Hospital, all smiling for the camera. Miami Lighthouse Team: • Raquel Van Der Biest, Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Low Vision Therapist • Rachel Echevarría, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant • John Garcia, Licensed Dispensing Optician

(Photo) A candid photo of John Garcia presenting to a room of 20 people at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

ALT (Photo) A candid photo of John Garcia presenting to a room of 20 people at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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Rain or shine, whether at our on-campus mini-pitch or inside our facility on rainy summer days, our Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer participants LOVE the GAME! 🕶️⚽ #BlindSoccer The Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer program has 12 USABA-trained Blind Soccer Coaches, including our Miami Lighthouse Technology Specialist Oseas de Leon, who is also a member of the @usablindsoccer men's national team (and fully blind), and Erika Deetjen, who is a Miami Lighthouse Development Specialist and USABA Ambassador. Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer is a community effort, made possible with support from: @childrenstrust, @USABA, @ARAFCHAIRMAN, as well as @MDCPS, @EducationFL, and most recently, @FWC26Miami. 🙏 Thank you! Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse To learn more and contribute to Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ secure.miamilighthouse.org/S… #Inclusion #MiamiLeaders #CommunityLeaders ALT: A video slideshow featuring footage of Miami Lighthouse Academy early learners and early elementary students playing soccer and training for blind soccer with the guidance of their coaches. At the end of the video, is the Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer logo.
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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, together with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, presented to a group of employers, HR leaders, workforce professionals, and community partners, to discuss the importance of inclusive hiring by expanding employment pathways to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. 🤝 We thank @FLBlindServices, @MDCollege, and @BaptistHealthSF for their support in this initiative inspiring inclusion and opportunity for all talent. Miami Lighthouse for the Blind offers Job Readiness and Placement classes for individuals with visual impairment. To learn more, visit miamilighthouse.org/JobReadi… #MiamiLighthouse #CommunityLeaders #Inclusion #InclusiveHiring #MiamiLeaders @beaconcouncil
(Photo) Dr. Paula Hopkins, Executive VP of Strategic Partnerships and Funding Development at Beacon Council and Jorge Hernandez, Miami Lighthouse Manager of Technology, share a podium, speaking into a microphone during their presentation.

ALT (Photo) Dr. Paula Hopkins, Executive VP of Strategic Partnerships and Funding Development at Beacon Council and Jorge Hernandez, Miami Lighthouse Manager of Technology, share a podium, speaking into a microphone during their presentation.

(Photo) Carol Brady-Simmons, Miami Lighthouse Chief Program Officer speaks into a microphone during a presentation.

ALT (Photo) Carol Brady-Simmons, Miami Lighthouse Chief Program Officer speaks into a microphone during a presentation.

A group photo with 7 adults smiling for the camera in front of screens that show the text: "Expanding Employment Pathways".

ALT A group photo with 7 adults smiling for the camera in front of screens that show the text: "Expanding Employment Pathways".

A large group photo with 20 adults smiling for the camera.

ALT A large group photo with 20 adults smiling for the camera.

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With summer weather comes water play! With a special treat for students, thanks to @AzucarIceCream, to celebrate an amazing school year! 🍦 Our Miami Lighthouse Academy students had a blast splashing around on water day! We thank Azucar Ice Cream for stopping by to provide our little ones with delicious ice cream 🥰. Water play, under the guidance of our instructors and TVI, is a fun and refreshing tactile activity for our students with visual impairment. 👓💦 Miami Lighthouse Academy offers- ✓ APPLE accredited free VPK for children who are sighted ✓ inclusive preschool for students with visual impairments ✓ Kindergarten and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th Grade for students who are visually impaired ✓ Included transportation and therapies for students Learn more, register your child, or book an Academy tour here ➜ MiamiLighthouseAcademy.org Our Academy is a fully accredited Gold Seal Quality Care Program provider, and is made possible with support from: @childrenstrust @ELCMDM @MDCPS @EducationFL 🙏 Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouseAcademy #MiamiLighthouse #VisualImpairment #InclusiveClassrooms #WaterPlay
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Last Night, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO Virginia Jacko joined community leaders at the Griffin Catalyst VIP Dinner, hosted by @FWC26Miami, accompanied by @NSUFlorida Professor and Chair François Sainfort, PhD. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee supports our Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer program, which first launched in 2025 with funding from a @childrenstrust Innovation Grant. With the support of our community, we started with the first and only blind soccer curriculum for early learners ages 1 to 4, and kept growing! Today, we celebrate teaching the skills of blind soccer to over 100 children and young adults. 👏⚽ Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #BlindSoccer To learn more about FIFA's support of Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer by @USSParentHQ, visit ➜ ussoccerparent.com/fifa-foun… To learn more and to contribute to Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ secure.miamilighthouse.org/S… #CommunityLeaders #MiamiLeaders #Inclusion #FIFAWorldCup
Framed photo: Two adults smile for the camera, Francois Sainfort, Ph.D. and Virginia Jacko. At the bottom of the frame, is the FIFA World Cup Miami Logo and the text: FIFA Miami Host Committee Don Julio 06.04.2026

ALT Framed photo: Two adults smile for the camera, Francois Sainfort, Ph.D. and Virginia Jacko. At the bottom of the frame, is the FIFA World Cup Miami Logo and the text: FIFA Miami Host Committee Don Julio 06.04.2026
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At the Miami Lighthouse Academy Elementary Award Assembly, students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade were recognized for their successful school year, with reports of over 90% of students showing major academic gains! 🎓👏 10 years ago, Miami Lighthouse Academy was founded in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and now we are pleased to announce the expansion of Miami Lighthouse Academy to 4th grade! Instructors Pictured: Natali Timothee, Kisses Cabuquit, Mary Camacho, TVI Michael Berger, TA Yasmin Fundora Miami Lighthouse Academy offers- ✓ APPLE accredited free VPK for children who are sighted ✓ inclusive preschool for students with visual impairments ✓ Kindergarten and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th Grade for students who are visually impaired ✓ Included transportation and therapies for students Learn more, register your child, or book an Academy tour here ➜ MiamiLighthouseAcademy.org Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouseAcademy Our Academy is a fully accredited Gold Seal Quality Care Program provider, and is made possible with support from: @childrenstrust, @ELCMDM , @MDCPS, @EducationFL🙏 #MiamiLighthouse #VisualImpairment #InclusiveClassrooms #EarlyElementary
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Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer launched in 2025 with funding from a Children's Trust Innovation Grant to create the first and only blind soccer curriculum for early learners ages 1 to 4. Today, we are proud to have taught the skills of blind soccer to over 100 children and young adults! 👏⚽ Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer is a community effort, supported by the Children’s Trust, community leaders, and most recently, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ @FWC26Miami. At the One Game, One Future Clinic hosted by @FWC26Miami at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind's on-campus mini-pitch, our community came together to celebrate this awesome inclusive sport, with community leaders such as Rodney Barreto, Scott Richey, @JamesRHaj1, @thomasaabraham, and Commissioner @commescalona present to support our venerable mission. We thank @childrenstrust, @USABA, @FWC26Miami, the Anthony Abraham foundation, as well as @miamischools and @educationfl, for supporting our blind soccer program. 🙏 Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #BlindSoccer 🗞️ To learn more about FIFA's support of Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ ussoccerparent.com/fifa-foun… 🕶️ To learn more and to contribute to Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ secure.miamilighthouse.org/S… #CommunityLeaders #MiamiLeaders #Inclusion
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Miami Lighthouse Academy Pre-K Graduation 🎓 Some of these students will commence to their local community schools, and those with a vision disability will move forward to our Miami Lighthouse Academy Kindergarten this fall. We are so proud of these shining stars! 🌟 #News 10 years ago, Miami Lighthouse Academy was founded in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and today, we celebrate the expansion of Miami Lighthouse Academy to 4th grade! Miami Lighthouse Academy offers- • APPLE accredited free VPK for children who are sighted • inclusive preschool for students with visual impairments • Kindergarten and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th Grade for students who are visually impaired • Included transportation and therapies for students Learn more, register your child, or book an Academy tour here ➜ MiamiLighthouseAcademy.org Our Academy is a fully accredited Gold Seal Quality Care Program provider, and is made possible with support from: @childrenstrust, @ELCMDM, @MDCPS, @EducationFL 🙏 Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouseAcademy #MiamiLighthouse #VisualImpairment #InclusiveClassrooms #VPK #EarlyElementary #Kindergarten #MiamiSchools
A photo of a Miami Lighthouse Academy Pre-K graduate receiving her diploma, outstretching her hand to receive a handshake.

ALT A photo of a Miami Lighthouse Academy Pre-K graduate receiving her diploma, outstretching her hand to receive a handshake.

A candid photo of 5 children at their Pre-K graduation, with one child smiling at the camera.

ALT A candid photo of 5 children at their Pre-K graduation, with one child smiling at the camera.

(Photo) 6 students in their cap & gown performing a song for the audience at their Pre-K graduation. Nearby, are two instructors.

ALT (Photo) 6 students in their cap & gown performing a song for the audience at their Pre-K graduation. Nearby, are two instructors.

(Group Photo) Karla Richey, Caterina Camaiani, and Natalie Tappert smile for the camera with a Miami Lighthouse Academy Pre-K graduate

ALT (Group Photo) Karla Richey, Caterina Camaiani, and Natalie Tappert smile for the camera with a Miami Lighthouse Academy Pre-K graduate
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👁️ Today, a team of the best in the industry from the Miami Lighthouse CVI Collaborative Center presented the findings of their ongoing, first-of-its-kind research at the Envision and VisionServe Alliance 2026 Conference in Columbus, Ohio. 👏 During the past two years, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has collaborated with the University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Nova Southeastern University , and Nicklaus Children Hospital to address the number one cause of bilateral visual impairment in children in the developed world, Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). 🧠 Also referred to as Cerebral Visual Impairment, CVI is a vision disorder resulting from damage to the brain central visual pathways and/or the cortex involved in visual processing. CVI accounts for 18% of childhood blindness in the United States. This research is crucial as less than 20% of patients with CVI are receiving an accurate diagnosis. Learn more in our article in the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, here ➜ doi.org/10.1177/0145482X2614… To learn more about our CVI Collaborative Center, visit ➜ miamilighthouse.org/CVICente… Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight™! 💙 @BascomPalmerEye @NSUMDCollege @DGF_Tweets @NSUFlorida @HuizengaCollege @Nicklaus4Kids @VisionServeA @Envision_U #MiamiLighthouse #VisionServeAlliance #BascomPalmer #CommunityLeaders #CVIResearch
A photo collage with 4 images featuring- • Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind • Professor Carlos Mendoza MD PhD -Santiesteban, Neuro-Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami • Michael Berger, TVI, Miami Lighthouse Academy • François Sainfort, MD PhD FACHE Chair and Professor, Nova Southeastern University at the Envision and VisionServe Alliance 2026 Conference.

ALT A photo collage with 4 images featuring- • Virginia A. Jacko, President & CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind • Professor Carlos Mendoza MD PhD -Santiesteban, Neuro-Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami • Michael Berger, TVI, Miami Lighthouse Academy • François Sainfort, MD PhD FACHE Chair and Professor, Nova Southeastern University at the Envision and VisionServe Alliance 2026 Conference.

Digital flyer with a photo of Columbus, Ohio with text: Envision and VisionServe Alliance 2026 Conference. May 27-30, 2026. Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. Learn more and register at bit.ly/EVS2026.

ALT Digital flyer with a photo of Columbus, Ohio with text: Envision and VisionServe Alliance 2026 Conference. May 27-30, 2026. Hyatt Regency, Columbus, OH. Learn more and register at bit.ly/EVS2026.

Digital flyer with text and logos. Text: The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Collaborative Center | Florida’s First CVI Center to Address Pediatric Visual Impairment | Learn more MiamiLighthouse.org/CVICenter.asp A partnership between: (logos) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years", Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami Health System, NSU Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute

ALT Digital flyer with text and logos. Text: The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Collaborative Center | Florida’s First CVI Center to Address Pediatric Visual Impairment | Learn more MiamiLighthouse.org/CVICenter.asp A partnership between: (logos) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years", Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami Health System, NSU Florida, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute

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Today, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Chief Program Officer Carol Brady-Simmons received the Cathy Holden Excellence in Managerial Leadership Award at the VisionServe Alliance Envision 2026 Conference! Congratulations, Carol! 🏆 Nominated by Miami Lighthouse President & CEO Virginia Jacko, Virginia writes, “I nominated Carol because her 37 years with Miami Lighthouse has empowered many thousands of Miamians affected by uncorrectable vision loss, far exceeding her peers and colleagues. As Chief Program Officer, Carol now oversees 37,000 program participants annually." 👏 Learn more about Carol and her award on the VisionServe Alliance website here ➜ visionservealliance.org/2026… Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #CommunityLeaders #SupportingtheBlind #MiamiLeaders #MiamiProud
A photo of Carol Brady-Simmons and Virginia Jacko with her Guide Dog Sama, smiling for the camera at the VisionServe Alliance Envision 2026 Conference. Overlayed, is text: Carol Brady-Simmons receives the Cathy Holden Excellence in Managerial Leadership Award! Awarded by: VisionServe Alliance"

ALT A photo of Carol Brady-Simmons and Virginia Jacko with her Guide Dog Sama, smiling for the camera at the VisionServe Alliance Envision 2026 Conference. Overlayed, is text: Carol Brady-Simmons receives the Cathy Holden Excellence in Managerial Leadership Award! Awarded by: VisionServe Alliance"

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We're on our way! 🚚💨 The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program provided 16,500 comprehensive eye exams and over 11,000 prescription eyeglasses, all at no cost, to underserved Florida children in need just last year. That's what we call "giving the gift of vision". 👓 🚚😎 @FlaPanthersCARE @FlaPanthers The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program is made possible with support from: @childrenstrust @CSCBroward @HealthyFla @lionsclubs @CollierCFFL @BaptistHealthSF @quantumfnd @ORCFoundation and other crucial organizations, private foundations, and donors. 🙏 Learn more online at FloridaHeiken.org
Digital flyer with the Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program, LLC logo, an image of a Florida Heiken Mobile Eye Care Unit, wrapped with the Florida Panthers Mascot imagery, and the text: "We’re on our way! FREE EYE EXAMS AND EYE GLASSES FOR CHILDREN. The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program provides comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses at no cost to financially disadvantaged Florida students in need, in Pre-K through 12th grade. Learn more: FloridaHeiken.org." At the bottom of the design, is a "Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State" road sign illustration.

ALT Digital flyer with the Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program, LLC logo, an image of a Florida Heiken Mobile Eye Care Unit, wrapped with the Florida Panthers Mascot imagery, and the text: "We’re on our way! FREE EYE EXAMS AND EYE GLASSES FOR CHILDREN. The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program provides comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses at no cost to financially disadvantaged Florida students in need, in Pre-K through 12th grade. Learn more: FloridaHeiken.org." At the bottom of the design, is a "Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State" road sign illustration.
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Land of the free, because of the brave ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay On Memorial Day, a national holiday of remembrance and unity, Americans pause their activities and reflect, as we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes” – Maya Angelou #Grateful #HonorandRemember #WeRemember
Digital flyer with the photo of the U.S.A flag, the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind "Celebrating 95 years" logo, and the text "Memorial Day, Land of the free, because of the brave."

ALT Digital flyer with the photo of the U.S.A flag, the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind "Celebrating 95 years" logo, and the text "Memorial Day, Land of the free, because of the brave."
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🥂🌟At Miami Lighthouse for the Blind's annual Music Under the Stars event, our community comes together to raise awareness and support our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program, which provided 16,500 comprehensive eye exams and over 11,000 prescription eyeglasses all at no cost to underserved Florida children in need, just last year. This program truly provides the "Gift of Vision". 👓 A highlight of the event: incredible live musical performances by Alfonso Villalobos, award-winning singer-songwriter, internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Leo Quintero, renowned jazz artist Jeff Zavac, Cuban-born vocalist Odelkis Savignon, emerging Miami talent Daliany Camacho, and Silvio Plata, Miami Lighthouse programs alumnus. 🎶 We thank our partners, the Miami Dade Optometric Physicians Association, and Miami-Dade Schools for their support. Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse @MDCPS The Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program is made possible with support from The Children's Trust, Florida Department of Health (DOH), Children's Services Council of Broward County, Lions Clubs International Foundation, Baptist Health Foundation, AD Henderson Foundation, Quantum Foundation, The Batchelor Family Foundation, Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Collier Community Foundation, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, and other crucial private foundations and individual donors. 👁️🙏 @childrenstrust @HealthyFla @CSCBroward @lionsclubs @BaptistHealthSF @quantumfnd @CollierCFFL @ORCFoundation @DalianyCamacho @GringoAaronHill @Miamilighthouse #CommunityLeaders #MiamiLeaders #MusicUndertheStars #SupportingtheBlind
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Today is the 15th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day, raising awareness and promoting digital inclusion for the more than 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities. 🌐🤝 Since 2014, Miami Lighthouse has been a leader in Website Accessibility Auditing and an advisor to Presidential Campaigns and more than 300 businesses, advising both the 2020 presidential campaigns and 2022 mid-term election campaigns on website accessibility. Using our copyrighted scorecard, our auditing team of assistive technology IT specialists, most of whom are blind, help businesses in all sectors to ensure accessibility for users with disabilities and compliance with WCAG v2.0/2.1. 📞 Request a Website Audit Today! Send us an email at ADACompliance@miamilighthouse.org or call 305-856-4176. Visit our website to learn more -miamilighthouse.org/ADACompl… Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 @sitecompliance #MiamiLighthouse #AccessibilityAwareness #SupporttheBlind #ADACompliance
Digital flyer with the image of an individual on a laptop, the illustration of an earth globe, with the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years of Hope, Confidence, and Independence" logo, and the text: Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Request a Website Audit Today! Email: ADACompliance@miamilighthouse.org Phone: 305-856-4176. Learn more, here: miamilighthouse.org/ADACompliance.asp"

ALT Digital flyer with the image of an individual on a laptop, the illustration of an earth globe, with the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years of Hope, Confidence, and Independence" logo, and the text: Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Request a Website Audit Today! Email: ADACompliance@miamilighthouse.org Phone: 305-856-4176. Learn more, here: miamilighthouse.org/ADACompliance.asp"
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Digital flyer with the image of a child pointing, a QR code, the charity navigator "four star charity" logo, the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years of Hope, Confidence, and Independence" logo, and the text: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Support Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Serving nearly 33,000 program participants annually! Donate now! Learn more: MiamiLighthouse.org

ALT Digital flyer with the image of a child pointing, a QR code, the charity navigator "four star charity" logo, the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years of Hope, Confidence, and Independence" logo, and the text: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Support Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Serving nearly 33,000 program participants annually! Donate now! Learn more: MiamiLighthouse.org
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This past weekend, the Miami Lighthouse Youth Music Program performed on the student stage at the South Beach Jazz Festival, and at the Power Access Honors and Awards Brunch, three of our student musicians received scholarship awards! 🎵👏 Congratulating: Justus Arison, Christa Pineda, and Facundo Chirino 🏆👏 We thank the South Beach Jazz Festival, our incredible team of instructors and musicians, and our community for supporting our talented students! 📣 There's a few spots left in our Youth Music Summer Program, open to ages 12-18! It's a free, inclusive music program for both the visually impaired and sighted to learn and practice guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, violin, viola, cello, and vocal skills, together! Transportation, snacks, and lunch are provided. Camp starts June 16th! To apply, visit miamilighthouse.org/Music_Pr… and scan the QR code. Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #YouthMusic Images via: @SobeJazz, MasterWing Creative Agency Our music program is made possible with support from: @childrenstrust @mbirdfoundation @NEAarts and more 💙 #MiamiLeaders #StudentMusicians #YouthMusicProgram #YouthMusic
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI), a Miami Lighthouse CVI Collaborative Center partner, is the nation's number 1 hospital in ophthalmology. 👁️ Miami Lighthouse has a rich history with BPEI; in the late 1940's, Dr. Bascom Palmer served as Board President of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, and Miami Lighthouse provided the land and funds to establish the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 🤝 For nearly 100 years, Miami Lighthouse has served people of all ages with visual disabilities, relying on referrals from University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer physicians. Throughout the year, as part of the residents’ rotation, we invite a new BPEI resident to spend a day of their rotation on site here at Miami Lighthouse. Recently, we welcomed Dr. Hannah Cropp, a BPEI ophthalmology resident from Seattle, Yale graduate, and current UM medical student, to our campus. 👏 A highlight from Dr. Cropp's visit, we invited her to experience our unique inclusive Early Learning classroom, which consists of a mix of children with and without visual impairment: 60% are children with visual impairment and 40% are children without. Our inclusive Early Learning classrooms include both VPK students and our Academy inclusion program's 3-4 year-old participants! 📸 Pictured, is Dr. Cropp during her campus tour, smiling for the camera on our patio with Miami Lighthouse President & CEO Virginia Jacko and Chief Program Officer Carol Brady-Simmons, and interacting in the classroom with an adorable early learner. 🍎 To learn more about our Academy and inclusion program, visit miamilighthouse.org/Children… 👓 To learn more about our CVI Collaborative Center, visit miamilighthouse.org/CVICente… Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight™! 💙 @BascomPalmerEye @ELCMDM @childrenstrust #MiamiLighthouse #MiamiLighthouseAcademy #InclusiveClassrooms #BPEI #CommunityLeaders
(Photo) Carol Brady-Simmons, Virginia Jacko, and Dr. Hannah Crop, smiling for the camera while standing outside at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.

ALT (Photo) Carol Brady-Simmons, Virginia Jacko, and Dr. Hannah Crop, smiling for the camera while standing outside at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.

(Photo) A toddler in class at Miami Lighthouse Academy, holding the hand of a visiting doctor.

ALT (Photo) A toddler in class at Miami Lighthouse Academy, holding the hand of a visiting doctor.

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