Lighthouse Of The Big Bend Inc

THE MISSION OF LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BIG BEND IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH VISION LOSS IN THE BIG BEND AREA THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATION.

SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING 5 PROGRAMS: (A) EARLY INTERVENTION/BLIND BABIES PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6 TO FACILITATE THE ATTAINMENT OF CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, AT HOME, AND LATER IN LIFE; (B) TRANSITION PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 14 UNTIL GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO TEACH VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF SOCIETY; (C) VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS SEEKING TO OBTAIN, RETAIN, OR REGAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT; (D) INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES, TRAVEL SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, JOB READINESS TRAINING, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING, ACCESS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING INCLUDING COMPUTERS, SMART PHONES, AND TABLETS, PERSONAL/HOME MANAGEMENT, ADAPTIVE KITCHEN SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING (INLUDES BRAILLE, KEYBOARDING, WRITING SKILLS), MAGNIFICATION, LIGHTING, ECCENTRIC VIEWING, ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS COUNSELING, AND SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING; (E) EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM CHILDREN'S PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-12 TO TEACH COMPENSATORY OR FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC SKILLS INCLUDING COMMUINICATION MODES, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, RECREATION AND LEISURE SKILLS, CAREER EDUCATION, USE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND VISUAL EFFICIENCY SKILLS.