MANASOTA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
7318 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL 34243 www.lighthouseeducationcenter.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER THOSE AFFECTED BY VISION LOSS SO THEY MAY ENJOY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.

INDEPENDENT LIVING ADULT PROGRAMS - PROVIDES TRAINING IN SKILLS THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VISION LOSS. CLIENTS LEARN THE "HOW TO" IN GOING ABOUT THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PREPARING MEALS, SHOPPING, MANAGING MONEY, MARKING APPLIANCES, WRITING CHECKS, ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS, AND HOW TO USE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY APPS, PROGRAMS AND DEVICES. INSTRUCTION IN THESE KEY COMPONENTS IS HELPFUL IN LEADING AN INDEPENDENT LIFE.

VOCATIONAL REHAB PROGRAM - TRAINS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS IN COMPUTER SKILLS, JOB READINESS SKILLS, AND ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SKILLS TO ASSIST IN JOB PLACEMENT.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRANSITION PROGRAM - STUDENTS, AGES 14-22 WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOLS OR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT. INSTRUCTORS HELP THEM IDENTIFY THEIR TALENTS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS TO BEGIN PLANNING LIFE GOALS.

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