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Miami Lighthouse History and Programs

In the News

Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program Serves as a Model for Other States
January, 2012, Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association.
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Miami Lighthouse Announces Matching Challenge
All donations for the expansion of our Educational Empowerment Center will be matched one-for-one by a generous donor. Please visit our Donate Now page to make a contribution.

A Message from CEO Virginia A. Jacko,
“Miami Lighthouse: Empowering the blind and visually impaired for 80 years”
Click here to read about Miami Lighthouse’s 80th Ruby Jubilee Celebration

Miami Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™ graduate Natalia Sulca Helps Kick-off the 2012 Legislative Session
Natalia Sulca performed in Tallahassee at the State Capitol on January 10th 2012 at the invitation of Senator Nan Rich and sang “God Bless the USA” for the opening of session in the Senate.

Senator Gwen Margolis presents Miami Lighthouse for the Blind a Senate resolution recognizing 80 years of service to the Miami-Dade community.
On January 17th 2012 Senator Gwen Margolis presented Virginia Jacko, and Kieran, of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind with a Senate resolution recognizing Miami Lighthouse on 80 years of the service to the Miami-Dade community.

Upcoming Events

February 14th, 2012 McCrea Volunteer Luncheon

Miami Lighthouse holds our annual McCrea Volunteer Luncheon honoring those who volunteer their time making a difference at the Lighthouse.

March 3, 2012 Engaging the Low Vision Community through Education, Research, and Service

Engaging the Low Vision Community through Education, Research, and Service is a lively continuing education seminar intended to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge they require to meet the needs of the growing number of patients who are impacted by low vision. Click here to read full seminar description and session topics and to print the registration form.

March 25, 2012 Walk, Waggle and Stroll

Miami Lighthouse holds our Fifth Annual Dog Walk, “Walk, Waggle and Stroll”, at the Shops at Midtown Miami.

April 20, 2012 Music Under the Stars… Bon Appétit Miami

Miami Lighthouse celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Heiken Children’s Vision Program at Music Under the Stars… Bon Appétit Miami an annual fundraiser for the Heiken Program at Miami Lighthouse. Contact Cameron Sisser for more information at 786-362-7515.

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	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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	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.

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