Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages
It's Possible To See Without Sight


Charity Navigator Charity Navigator Charity Navigator GuideStar

Terms and Conditions


Privacy Policy

Miami Lighthouse’s web server automatically recognizes, but does not collect or use your domain name (IP address). Miami Lighthouse anonymously tracks your visit in order to compile statistical information about the use of our website. We do not collect individual information about you or your use of this site.

Our web site does not automatically collect your email address. We may file the email addresses of those who communicate with us by email to respond directly to your questions or comments or send occasional email updates. If you do not wish to receive the email updates, email us at info@miamilighthouse.org, or follow the instructions at the bottom of any email update you may receive.

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information and to honoring your choices for its intended use. We ask for personal information on our online forms so that we can serve you better. Information given is held in strict confidence. We do not share email addresses, postal addresses and telephone numbers available with other entities outside of Miami Lighthouse. You do not have to provide any personal information on our website unless you choose to do so.

Your privacy is very important to us. If you feel that your privacy has been violated or that Miami Lighthouse has misused your information in any way, please contact us at info@miamilighthouse.org.

Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, all information contained on this web site, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips is copyrighted by and proprietary to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. and may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, displayed, performed, distributed, sublicensed, altered, stored for subsequent use or otherwise used in whole or in part in any manner without Miami Lighthouse’s prior written consent, except that the user may make such temporary copies in a single computer's RAM and hard drive cache as are necessary to browse the Web site, and the user may make one permanent printout of each page of the Web site to be used by the user for personal and noncommercial uses which do not harm the reputation of Miami Lighthouse.

Miami Lighthouse is not responsible or liable for the content, operators, availability, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, services or other materials on or available from third-party sites. Miami Lighthouse shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, products or services available on or through such sites.

Linking policy

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. encourages and permits text links to content on the Miami Lighthouse website. However, Miami Lighthouse is committed to the highest ethics and standards regarding facts and appearance. Linking does not suggest Miami Lighthouse promotes or endorses any third party’s causes, ideas, political campaigns, Web sites, products or services. Miami Lighthouse copyrighted information or logo, trademarks or service marks may not be used without the express written consent of Miami Lighthouse. Miami Lighthouse content may not be used for inappropriate commercial or fundraising purposes. We reserve the right to withdraw permission for any link at any time.

 
AER
NAC
 

Miami Lighthouse has been continuously accredited by the National Accreditation Council For Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC) since 1978 and The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) since 2017 distinguishing that an agency or school operates at the highest level of quality and is positioned to generate the outcomes needed by the clients.

 

Enroll today in our Miami Lighthouse Academy!

A best practice inclusive learning program.

2023-2024 VPK Open Registration


Low Vision Center

Need the latest tech and healthcare devices for the blind and the visually impaired?
Enjoy 10% off your first purchase at the LighthouseShop.org

Double your investment through The Wildflower Challenge

Join our LightLine™ E-Newsletter


Receive a free website consultation for accessibility compliance today

Website Audits

ADA Compliance

Find out how thousands of Florida schoolchildren receive free comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses each year

Florida Heiken Program

Florida Heiken Program


Living with Low Vision

Living with Low Vision?

If you know someone affected by vision loss, check out our virtual "Living with Low Vision" series supported by Florida Blue, visit: https://lighthouseshop.org

 


Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience.
Click here for Website Accessibility Statement

For Low Vision visitors, please select Text Only Version or Low Vision Settings

Miami Lighthouse is honored by the following

 

AER accredited

Miami Lighthouse is AER accredited distinguishing that an agency or school operates at the highest level of quality and is positioned to generate the outcomes needed by the clients.

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Miami Lighthouse received the coveted Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2023 Nonprofit Business Innovative Excellence NOVO Award with an organizational budget of $2 million and above.

Charity Navigator

Miami Lighthouse ranks among the elite 1% of U.S. nonprofits having earned 13 consecutive 4-star ratings 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.

The Children's Trust

Early Intervention Blind Babies Program Named the Children's Trust 2016 Program of the Year. This most prestigious award recognizes this Early Intervention Program, in particular, for including parents as teachers.

Apple

Miami Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ is a Florida gold seal and nationally Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE)

 
 

Florida Blue Foundation

Miami Lighthouse was recognized at the 2015 Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards luncheon as an organization that has demonstrated excellence and innovation in community health.

The Beacon Council

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2015 Beacon Award in Education at the 13th Annual Beacon Council Awards.

Marlins Charity Partner

Miami Lighthouse is a two-time Charity Partner (2013 and 2014) of the Marlins Foundation and a 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Legacy Partner. Our Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program has received over $300,000 in charitable donations through these partnerships.

Health Foundation of South Florida

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from Health Foundation of South Florida.

Miami Today

Miami Lighthouse received a Silver medal at the 2016 Miami Today Gold Medal Awards Ceremony.

 
 

Miami New Times - Best of Miami 2017

Miami Lighthouse named "Best of Miami" Charity 2017 by the New Times.

United Homecare

Miami Lighthouse received United Homecare's 2012 Thelma Gibson Community Service Award at the 18th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Ceremony.

South Florida Business Journal

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious South Florida Business Journal 2011 Excellence in Health Care Award in the Community Outreach category.

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

Miami Lighthouse honored by being named the recipient of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2010 Non-Profit Business Diamond Award.

PR Week


Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2020 award for "Best in Nonprofit" campaign by PRWeek referred to as the "Oscars of the PR industry".

 
 
 
 

ABLE United

Miami Lighthouse is proud to be a strategic partner with ABLE United, Florida's disability savings program, to learn more visit www.ableunited.com

 
 
 
 

Copyright © 2003-2024 Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions.
This web site was designed and developed by BizSolutions, Inc.