MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES AND HSHT

Address

601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

(305) 856-2288

www.miamilighthouse.org

Description:

Young people will develop skills to enter the workforce or post-secondary education.Students learn important life skills, like home and personal management, assistive technology, job readiness, orientation and mobility, social skills and community integration.

Program starts Summer June 15th - July 31, 2026
School year Saturday and school holidays August 15, 2026 - May 30, 2027

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  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
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        General Information

        Hours:

        Administration:
        8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri

        Program hours varies

        Intake Process:

        Call to speak with Jesus Lopez

        Program Fees:

        None

        Languages:

        English, Spanish

        Eligibility:

        14-22 years old visually impaired or blind with eye report

        Handicap Accessible?

        Yes

        Is Shelter?

        No

        Miscellaneous

        Related Resource

        Date of Official Change:

        March 20, 2026

        Employer ID:

        590637847

        Legal Status:

        Non-Profit

        Year Incorporated:

        1930

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          • Miami-dade County
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            Geography Served

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            • Florida
              • Miami-dade County
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              Address Listings

              Mailing

              601 SW 8th Avenue
              Miami, FL 33130

              Physical (Primary)

              601 SW 8th Avenue
              Miami, FL 33130

              Contacts

              Jesus Lopez

              Primary Contact

              Pre-ETS Program and High School High Tech (HSHT) Program Coordinator

              (786) 362-7523

              jlopez@miamilighthouse.org

              Betty Chavarria

              Case Manager

              Program Oversight

              (786) 362-7445

              Bchavarria@miamilighthouse.org

              Phone Numbers

              Main

              (305) 856-2288

              Fax

              (305) 285-6967

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