MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND - FLORIDA HEIKEN CHILDREN'S VISION PROGRAM

Address

601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

(305) 856-9830

www.floridaheiken.org

Description:

Provides free comprehensive eye examinations and eyeglasses to financially disadvantaged students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Schools who have been determined to have vision deficits.

Special Notes/Funding

Comprehensive Eye Exams or Optometric Services, not screenings if possible

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Miami-dade County
      • Monroe County
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Florida
        • Miami-dade County
          • Monroe County
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          General Information

          Hours:

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

          Intake Process:

          Parent can contact the school nurse or counselor and ask about the program. They will then be provided a consent form to complete. Parent can also log on to www.floridaheiken.org to access the program application.

          Program Fees:

          Free

          Languages:

          English, Spanish, Creole

          Eligibility:

          Children in Pre-kindergarten - 12th grade.

          Eligibility will be screened by staff.

          Is Shelter?

          No

          Miscellaneous

          Related Resource

          Date of Official Change:

          March 18, 2024

          Wishlist:

          .

          Legal Status:

          Non-Profit

          Year Incorporated:

          1930

          Special Notes/Funding

          Comprehensive Eye Exams or Optometric Services, not screenings if possible

          Geography Served

            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.

          • Florida
            • Miami-dade County
              • Monroe County
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Geography Served

                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.

              • Florida
                • Miami-dade County
                  • Monroe County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LV-2400.6350) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Address Listings

                  Mailing

                  601 SW 8th Avenue
                  Miami, FL 33130

                  Physical (Primary)

                  601 SW 8th Avenue
                  Miami, FL 33130

                  Contacts

                  Dannielle Dixson

                  Primary Contact

                  Program Manager

                  Main

                  (786) 362-7527

                  ddixson@miamilighthouse.org

                  Cameron Sisser

                  Senior Vice President of External Relations

                  Program Oversight

                  (786) 362-7515

                  csisser@miamilighthouse.org

                  Phone Numbers

                  Main

                  (305) 856-9830

                  Fax

                  (305) 856-9840

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