Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student smiles for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture.

ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student smiles for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture.

ALT Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student poses for the camera, showing their ghost sculpture, and wearing it like a mask.

ALT A group photo of Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary art class with Mr. Aaron: 9 children showing their ghost sculptures to the camera.

ALT A photo of 3 children painting their bat artworks at their desk in Art Class at Miami Lighthouse Academy.

ALT A photo of a child holding up their bat artwork for the camera.

ALT A photo of a child painting their bat artwork at their desk in art class at Miami Lighthouse Academy.

ALT A photo of 2 children with their art teacher, holding up their bat artworks for the camera.

ALT A group photo of 12 adults smiling for the camera.

ALT A large group photo of the participants at the event described in the tweet, holding up a USABA sign and a Miami Lighthouse for the Blind sign. For more info on this event, visit ➜ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19jSX1NunY/

ALT A photo of the Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer Mini Pitch To learn more about Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ https://secure.miamilighthouse.org/Support-Blind-Soccer-at-Miami-Lighthouse.asp

ALT Group photo of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO Virginia Jacko, and her guide dog, smiling for the camera with 6 City of Miami Police Officers and one police dog.

ALT A large group photo taken outside of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind in Little Havana, from White Cane Day 2026 at Miami Lighthouse, featuring City of Miami Police on horseback, JR ROTC from Miami Highschool, Miami Fire Rescue, and hundreds of White Cane Day participants, with a banner out front reading "Miami Lighthouse White Cane Day".

ALT A group photo in front of a City of Miami Fire Rescue truck, with 4 fire fighters, 6 children from Miami Lighthouse Academy, and 10 Miami Lighthouse Academy staff members, all smiling for the camera.

ALT (Photo) Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO Virginia Jacko hand-delivered a gift of appreciation to Mami Fire Rescue, meeting with Chief Adrian Placentia at their headquarters, to deliver a poster with a collage of precious photos of our students exploring their firetruck, to thank them for all of their support.

ALT A group photo of 10 Miami Lighthouse teen program participants wearing Miami HEAT shirts, smiling for the camera in front of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind logo.

ALT A group photo of 4 Miami Lighthouse teen program participants wearing Miami HEAT logo shirts, smiling for the camera in front of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind logo.

ALT A photo of three Miami Lighthouse Academy early learner students smiling for the camera, wearing Miami HEAT-themed clothing.

ALT A photo of two Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary students smiling for the camera, wearing Miami HEAT shirts.

ALT A digital flyer with two images of Virginia Jacko with her guide dog Sama, and text: Community News - Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, celebrating 95 years. Sama the guide dog celebrates her 5th birthday! October 23, 2026 Sama is the current guide dog of Virginia Jacko, President & CEO of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join us in wishing Sama a Happy Birthday! Sama was raised and trained by the experts at Guiding Eyes for the Blind.

ALT A photo of a child with visual impairment in their classroom at Miami Lighthouse Academy, sitting at their desk, playing with playdough while smiling for the camera.

ALT A photo of a child with visual impairment in their classroom at Miami Lighthouse Academy, standing at their desk, playing with playdough while smiling for the camera.

ALT A photo of a child who is blind, in their classroom at Miami Lighthouse Academy, sitting at their desk, playing with playdough.

ALT A photo collage with two images: two children who are visually impaired smile for the camera and work with playdough at their desk, in their classroom at Miami Lighthouse Academy.

ALT A photo collage with 7 images and text "Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Miami Lighthouse Academy". The images show Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary schoolchildren with visual impairment smiling for the camera, with one image focusing on the classroom door which is colorfully decorated with various Hispanic flags and a rendition of the artist Frida Kahlo.

ALT (Photo) Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student with visual impairment poses for the camera, standing under various flags from different countries as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

ALT (Photo) Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student with visual impairment smiles for the camera, dressed festively for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

ALT (Photo) Miami Lighthouse Academy early elementary student with visual impairment smiles for the camera, dressed festively for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

ALT Digital flyer with three images of the Optelec Compact 10 HD, the Vision Solutions Center Logo, and the text: Celebrate the Month of October with Epic Savings! Get 15% off the Optelec Compact 10 HD until October 31, 2026, discount automatically applied to cart, in-store or online at VisionSolutionsCenter.com. Open Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm • 601 SW 8th Avenue Miami 33130

ALT Digital flyer with three images of solar shields, the Vision Solutions Center Logo, and the text: Celebrate the Month of October with Epic Savings! October Sale Get 10% off Solar Shields until October 31 2026, discount automatically applied to cart, in-store or online at VisionSolutionsCenter.com. Open Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm • 601 SW 8th Avenue Miami 33130

ALT A group photo of 5 women smiling for the camera. Pictured, left to right: Carol Brady-Simmons Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Chief Programs Officer, Pamela Vincent of the Florida Division of Blind Services Miami District office, Virginia Jacko, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO, Trina Travis, Interim District Director of the Florida Division of Blind Services, and Pam Ortiz of the Florida Division of Blind Services Miami District office.

ALT Digital graphic with text, logos, an Image of Virginia Jacko with her guide dog, and a flyer from the FL Division of Blind Services, Text: World Sight Day | October 8, 2026 "Florida Division of Blind Services, a partner institution of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, celebrates 85 Years of Impact" Logos: Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years" Flyer text: "We're proud to welcome Virginia A. Jacko to our Miami launch event. Virginia A. Jacko serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. She’s dedicated her work to ensuring that blind and visually impaired Floridians have equitable access to vision rehabilitation, blindness prevention and education. We’re grateful to have her join us as we celebrate 85 years! #85YearsOflmpact #DBS85"

ALT A digital graphic with 2 flyers. 1) World Sight Day Gallery Reception October 8, 2026, 5-7pm Join Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and the Coral Gables Museum for our World Sight Day Reception, showcasing the art of blind and visually impaired artists, with live music, refreshments provided, and more! RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-touched-america-seen-a-world-sight-day-celebration-tickets-2002764713170/ At the Coral Gables Museum in the Anthony R. Abraham Gallery Logos: Coral Gables Museum and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years" 2)America Touched, America Seen: A multidisciplinary art exhibition celebrating the creative voices artists who are blind and visually impaired, across generations. Save the Date: September 17 - November 1, 2026 In the Anthony R. Abraham Gallery at the Coral Gables Museum To learn more about this exhibition, visit: www.coralgablesmuseum.org/project/america-touched-america-seen

ALT Digital Graphic with text, a logo, and a photo collage of 6 images of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind clients of all ages, with white canes, wearing sunglasses, and enjoying Miami Lighthouse for the Blind services. Text: October is Blindness Awareness Month, Contribute Now, MiamiLighthouse.org Logo: Miami Lighthouse for the Blind "Celebrating 95 Years"

ALT A digital graphic with 2 flyers. 1) World Sight Day Gallery Reception October 8, 2026, 5-7pm Join Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and the Coral Gables Museum for our World Sight Day Reception with live music, a blind soccer demonstration, refreshments provided, and more! RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-touched-america-seen-a-world-sight-day-celebration-tickets-2002764713170/ At the Coral Gables Museum in the Anthony R. Abraham Gallery Logos: Coral Gables Museum and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired "Celebrating 95 Years" 2)America Touched, America Seen: A multidisciplinary art exhibition celebrating the creative voices artists who are blind and visually impaired, across generations. Save the Date: September 17 - November 1, 2026 In the Anthony R. Abraham Gallery at the Coral Gables Museum To learn more about this exhibition, visit: www.coralgablesmuseum.org/project/america-touched-america-seen

ALT "Coral Gables Museum Person of the Month" - A Photo of Aaron Hill smiling for the camera in front of the Coral Gables museum with two Miami Lighthouse for the Blind artis artworks.

ALT PERSON OF THE MONTH- Aaron Hill, Supervisor of Fine Arts and Art Education, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Aaron Hill is an artist, actor, and educator based in Miami who helps children and adults who are blind or have low vision develop their artistic practice. At Miami Lighthouse, he leads hands-on projects and helps participants share their work through exhibitions and competitions. His background includes appearances on Univision’s Sábado Gigante as “El Gringo” and an association with Gallery 212 Miami in Wynwood. He has also narrated audio descriptions for multisensory exhibitions, giving visitors another way to engage with the works on display. Most recently, Hill collaborated with the Coral Gables Museum on America Touched, America Seen, presented in partnership with Miami Lighthouse as part of America250, and helped organize related Family Day programming...

ALT Digital flyer with logos, an image of a colorful patriotic lighthouse artwork, and text: Coral Gables Museum 85 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134 America Touched, America Seen A multidisciplinary art exhibition celebrating the creative voices artists who are blind and visually impaired, across generations. Save the Date: September 17 - November 1, 2026 In the Anthony R. Abraham Gallery at the Coral Gables Museum World Sight Day Gallery Reception: October 8, 2026, 5-7pm Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired celebrating 95 years To learn more about this exhibition, visit: www.coralgablesmuseum.org/project/america-touched-america-seen