Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
Address
5601 Corporate Way, Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 586-5600
AKA:
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
Description:
To assist blind and visually impaired persons of all ages to develop their capabilities to the fullest through education and rehabilitation.
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 17, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5601 Corporate Way, Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Mailing
5601 Corporate Wy Ste 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Contacts
Terri Shermett
http://www.facebook.com/LighthousePB/
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(561) 586-5600
Fax
(561) 845-8022
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Aids and Appliances Store
Description
Provides Adaptive devices and products available for purchase to ease the activities of daily living. Item for sale include; talking clocks, sewing aids, kitchen aids, labeling products, recreational aids, etc.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
Covered by most Medicare plans. Recommended devices available for purchase.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Assistive Technology and Computer Instruction
Description
Provides evaluations and training in use of assistive technology and software for the blind and visually impaired. Including magnification, speech, screen readers, refreshable Braille display and other technology.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Significant visual impairment in both eyes.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Social Worker conducts intake to determine appropriateness, to establish need and to obtain required eligibility documentation.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides a computer club for people who have had training in the use of assistive technology, such as screen reading software, magnification software, Braille technologies.
Hours
Call for days and times
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Call for information on eligibility.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive developmental services for babies who are blind or visually impaired and their families.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Legal blindness or significant vision loss.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency for appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Saint Lucie County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Community Education
Description
Presentations and in-service training programs. For nursing homes, senior centers, social service agencies and other businesses or groups interested in learning about the Lighthouse.
Hours
Call for information and locations.
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Social Groups
Description
Social opportunities to meet and learn from others also coping with vision loss. Activities, educational speakers, and field trips.
Hours
Call for days and times
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Significant visual impairment.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Assists individuals with the adjustment to vision loss process.
Hours
Call for days and times
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Significant visual impairment.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Social worker conducts intake to establish need..
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Children's Services
Description
Provides activities and instruction both in the community and in homes for children to experience as much as possible about our very visual world.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Legally blind or significant vision loss.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact agency for appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Training to enhance independence and safety in the areas of home management, personal management, and communication skills. Provides travel skills training, including cane training, street crossings. bus travel, basic sighted guide techniques, and orientation to home and community.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Significant visual impairment in both eyes.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Social Worker conducts intake to determine appropriateness, to establish need and to obtain required eligibility documentation.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Information is provided about Lighthouse services and referrals to community resources are facilitated including benefits/services for the blind and visually impaired and social recreational opportunities.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Low Vision Evaluation
Description
Evaluation to determine if specialty optical devices such as telescopic glasses, prism glasses, magnifiers, binoculars, lighting and etc will benefit the individual. Evaluations offered at the Lighthouse for the Blind in West Palm Beach.
Hours
By appointment
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Visually impaired.
Fees
Covered by most Medicare plans.Recommended devices available for puchase.
Intake Procedure
Patient's eye medical history obtained during scheduled appointment.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Grant Programs
Description
Provides used equipment such as Perkins Braillers and electronic magnification machines given to individuals when available. Based upon financial need and other criteria.
Hours
Monday-Friday / 8 am-4:30 pm
Required Documents
Contact by phone for more information.
Eligibility
Significantly visually impaired. Ability to use equipment being requested.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Grant application to be completed.
Languages
English, Spanish.
Service Area
Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties
Geography Served
- Florida
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Okeechobee County
- Palm Beach County
- Saint Lucie County
- Indian River County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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