Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is committed to complying with all of the applicable provisions of the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Miami Lighthouse is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all clients. In addition to an accessible facility, we will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in public involvement events or who require special assistance to access facilities, programs, services or activities. Because providing reasonable accommodation may require outside assistance, organization or resources, Miami Lighthouse asks that requests be made at least five (5) calendar days prior to the need for accommodation.
To initiate request or for concerns and comments, please contact Chief Program Officer, Carol Brady-Simmons at csimmons@miamilighthouse.org or call 786-362-7480 at least (5) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service) or 800-955-8771 or 954-646-3847.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind (MLFB) is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience on the MLFB website portal located at: www.MiamiLighthouse.org for all users of assistive technologies such as screen reading software, screen enlargement software and alternative keyboard input devices.
This is an on-going process and MLFB is currently reviewing all website areas and is implementing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.0, level AA standard on all page content and elements of the MLFB web portal. MLFB assistive technology staff periodically conducts testing of the MLFB website portal using assistive technologies in order to ensure full compliance to WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
If any users of assistive technologies are experiencing any difficulties in using the website please do not hesitate to contact: William Rivera, Senior Accessibility Specialist/Computer Training and Technology Services Manager, at: 786-362-7455 or e-mail at: BRivera@MiamiLighthouse.org.
The following accommodations are provided, no request necessary:
Facility access for individuals with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. Miami Lighthouse provides roundtrip vouchers for Special Transportation Services for wheelchair users.
TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service) or 800-955-8771 or 954-646-3847.
Printed material and signage are available in Braille.
Access to print materials in alternate formats, including large print, and computers/tablets.
Sign Language Interpretation and other accommodations are available upon requests made at least five (5) calendar days prior to the need for accommodation.
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.
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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.
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.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has received 14 consecutive 4-star ratings, the highest rating possible, from the nation's premier independent nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator. Attaining a 4-star rating indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices, exceeds industry standards, and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.
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.
Miami Lighthouse Learning Center for Children™ is a Florida gold seal and nationally Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE)
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.
Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2015 Beacon Award in Education at the 13th Annual Beacon Council Awards.
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.
Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from Health Foundation of South Florida.
Miami Lighthouse received a Silver medal at the 2016 Miami Today Gold Medal Awards Ceremony.
Miami Lighthouse named "Best of Miami" Charity 2017 by the New Times.
Miami Lighthouse received United Homecare's 2012 Thelma Gibson Community Service Award at the 18th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Ceremony.
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 2020 award for "Best in Nonprofit" campaign by PRWeek referred to as the "Oscars of the PR industry".
Miami Lighthouse is proud to be a strategic partner with ABLE United, Florida's disability savings program, to learn more visit www.ableunited.com
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