Lighthouse of the Big Bend, Inc
Address
3071 Highland Oaks Terr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 942-3658
AKA:
Florida Institute of Rehabilitation Education (former name); FIRE
Description:
*Nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting people with vision loss. Services are provided on a one to one or group basis without regard to individual or family income level, race, creed, age, disability or national origin.
*Early Intervention: age appropriate techniques for children aged 0-5 with visual impairments to develop motor, cognitive, and sensory skills and improve mobility to achieve developmental milestones and increase independence
*Expanded Core Curriculum: ages 5-14 instructed in areas to supplement school system curriculum
*Transition skills: youth ages 14-22 assisted in transitioning from high school and into adulthood
*Orientation and Mobility: skill instruction teaches individuals how to navigate and travel safely, purposefully, and confidently in their home and community
*Vocational Rehabilitation: training to assist in any aspect of preparing for, finding and maintaining employment
*Independent Living: training for adults 55 and over in activities of daily living, developing skills that promote living independently and safely in one's everyday life
*Counseling for clients and families, advocacy, information and referral, braille training, and support groups
*Twenty20 Vision Aids store open offering newest visual aid tools for purchase
*Summer Camp Schedule
Children's Program (7 - 13)
Monday, July 25th - Thursday, July 28th | 8:30 am - 4 pm
Transition Program (14 - 22)
Monday, July 11 - 15 | 9 am - 4 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
June 28, 2022
Address Listings
Mailing
3071 Highland Oaks Terr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Physical (Primary)
3071 Highland Oaks Terr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Contacts
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number
(850) 942-3658
2. Toll Free
(888) 827-6063
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
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