Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

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Donate

Your donation of cash, stocks, securities, or property can help with scholarships for blind babies and children, equipment, events, and general operations. We depend on the generosity of donors to provide critical services to the blind and visually impaired.

Volunteer Opportunities

Time is a precious commodity that is immeasurable. Lighthouse volunteers dedicate their services in various ways. Volunteer opportunities are available for children’s programs, publications, publicity & events, fundraising, health fairs & speakers bureau, arts & crafts, housekeeping & gardening, and many other areas.

Refer a Client

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, has diabetes, or a child who has a vision loss?

Links

Please visit links to other web sites of friends and affiliates of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.

	Florida Heiken Program

	Miami Lighthouse Wins South Florida Business Journal Excellence In Health Care - Community Outreach Award click here to read more 2011 Excellence in Health Care Awards winners Jennifer Cohen of the University of Miami, Dr. Alan Lazar of The Practice of Dr. Alan Lazar, Lynne Cameron of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Michael Earley of Metropolitan Health Networks, Nelly Rubio of WFOR TV, Dr. M. Narendra Kini of Miami Children's Hospital, Dr. Sidney Stern and Virginia Jacko CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Michael Gittelman of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami.

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	Low Vision Clinic

	The Blind Visionary All of Virginia’s royalties and part of the publisher’s royalty income will be donated to blind services at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Click to read Ability Magazine

	José Feliciano accepts high school diploma and speaks about Braille literacy at the Miami Lighthouse 80th Anniversary Ruby Jubilee Dinner Concert


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.