Florida Agencies Serving the Blind

04/10/2024

The State of Vision license plate is a license plate that GIVES back to the agencies!!! Please share on your pages and with your local communities!

04/10/2024

The transition programs at the agencies are there to help the students learn and grow in all their capabilities. Lighthouse of Pinellas like all of the agencies lead by example!

If you’re curious which agency serves your county, go to our website today and click on “Find an Agency”. Www.beyondvisionloss.org

04/09/2024

Join the Challenge ⏰

The Giving Challenge is here! Noon to Noon, April 9-10, 2024. Every donation illuminates a path. Be part of it!

Learn more at: https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/lighthouse-education-center

04/08/2024

A tactile way to show the eclipse!

04/08/2024

04/06/2024

04/05/2024

Grab your Hawaiian shirts!!

Hey Parrotheads! We are thrilled to announce our "Under the Banyan" fundraising event for 2024! On June 1st we will be holding a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffett in our own backyard here in North Ft. Myers. Bring your blankets and beach chairs, sit under our enormous Banyan tree, tap your toes and sing along to the musical stylings of Captn Jac and his band as they play all of your favorite Buffett tunes. We'll have foods trucks, b**r, sodas, water and free ice cream. Scan the QR code below for individual tickets. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well by reaching out to [email protected]

04/03/2024

04/02/2024

As we approach the solar eclipse next Monday, April 8th, it’s important we educate our communities how to protect your eyes. Although the state of Florida will only have a partial eclipse, looking directly at the sun can still cause damage to your retina.

In the article below it says, “Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a solar eclipse can cause “eclipse blindness” or retinal burns, also known as solar retinopathy. This exposure to the light can cause damage or even destroy cells in the retina (the back of the eye) that transmit what you see to the brain. This damage can be temporary or permanent and occurs with no pain. It can take a few hours to a few days after viewing the solar eclipse to realize the damage that has occurred.”

Do a little research on ways to best experience the solar eclipse!

Learn about the dangers of solar eclipse to your eyes and vision. Take steps to protect your eyes from injury to safely experience and enjoy these rare events.