Lighthouse of the Big Bend, Inc

Description

*Counseling for clients and families, advocacy, information and referral, braille training, and support groups

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

Description

*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

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

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

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

Description

COVID-19 Updated 05/14/2020: Providing services remotely until it is safe to begin normal face-to-face lessons. Services to clients will be continued without interruption; staff will not be available to answer the office phone, but will be regularly checking their office phone voicemails during this time and will call back as soon as possible - please leave a message.Summer 2020 Camp cancelled *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

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

Description

*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

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served

Description

*Twenty20 Vision Aids store open offering newest visual aid tools for purchase

Hours

8am-5pm, M-F; weekend and evening hours as scheduled 9am-5pm, M-F for Twenty20 Vision Aids store

Required Documents

Proof of vision impairment

Eligibility

Anyone, from birth through life, who are visually impaired or legally blind in the 2 counties served are eligible.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or send referral form available on web site

Languages

English

Service Area

Franklin County, Gadsden County, Hamilton County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Liberty County, Madison County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Wakulla County

Geography Served