Wish List

Early Intervention (Babies) Program (birth to 5 years old)

  • Toys made specifically for blind kids, such as Hug-A-Bug Rattle & Lights, Play & Sound Mat, Rolliphant Ball Track, Sensory Balls, Playskool Busy Ball Popper, Ultimate LEGO, Me in the Mirror
  • Sponsors for parent support groups
  • Entertainment such as bouncy houses, petting zoos, etc.
  • Partial program funding

Children’s Program (5-13 years old)

  • Bicycles and safety equipment
  • Arts and crafts materials
  • Braille board games and card games
  • Tickets to theme parks, ball games, etc.
  • Program funding

Teen Program (14-21 years old)

  • Gift cards for field trips
  • Invitations for “behind the scenes” visits to job sites
  • Speakers on careers, nail care, skin care, and other interesting topics relevant for teens
  • Volunteers to teach new things, such as dance, self-defense, etc.

Independent Living Programs (Adults & Seniors)

  • Small kitchen appliances for training kitchens
  • Cookware, utensils, kitchen supplies
  • Class supplies (such as bold lined paper, pens, etc.)
  • Department store gift cards for class & food supplies
  • Gift certificates for restaurants for training trips
  • Partial program funding

The Lighthouse Opportunity Center/The Lighthouse WebStore – Employment Programs

  • Donations to support employment training for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
  • Donations for equipment needed in the manufacturing and office areas at the Center.
  • Donations of books, audio books, CDs, and DVDs for the WebStore/e-commerce.
  • Gift certificates for haircuts & clothes so clients can look their best for interviews and work.
  • Placement opportunities for job training, job shadowing and employment.
  • Partial program funding

General

  • Office supplies including copy paper, pens, cleaning supplies, coffee, plastic utensils, paper products, etc.
  • Portable GPS navigation units
  • Beep ball equipment, audible tennis game, accessible yoga mats
  • Guest speakers and instructors
  • Free professional printing, funding & postage for awareness campaigns

Fundraising

  • Gift certificates for products and services for auctions
  • Gift baskets for auctions
  • Items for auctions
  • Event sponsors
  • Books, Books on CD, Movies and Music CDs for our online WebStore business that employs a visually impaired person

For more information, please contact:

Sylvia Perez
Executive Director
sperez@lvib.org
(727) 815-0303