Lighthouse of the Big Bend, Inc

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

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Date of Official Change:

June 28, 2022

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Legal Status:

Non-Profit