Little Lighthouse for Babies – Early Intervention
Vision is the primary sense used for learning; it motivates a baby to take an interest in the world around him/her, assists with developing skills and confidence, and ultimately, it encourages active participation. Without vision, a baby must learn to use other senses and develop other skills in order to develop fully. Blind babies have very special needs, since they must learn to locate, reach and grasp objects, then crawl, stand, walk, and play while having a vision loss.
The “Little Lighthouse” program teaches babies, young children, and their parents, adapted skills and ways to use residual vision and other senses so that babies are able to meet their unique developmental milestones and be as prepared as possible to enter the school system.
The Babies Program also includes activities such as our Beeping Easter Egg Hunt and our year-end holiday party. Read about the 2026 Beeping Easter Egg Hunt on Facebook which includes a link to our photo album. #BEEH #BeepingEasterEggHunt
“I know my child can be anything she wants to be!” stated a mother who saw her 6-month-old daughter start to explore the world around her, as a result of the training provided by our Early Intervention Specialists at the Lighthouse.
The Blind Babies Program is funded in part by the Florida Division of Blind Services, foundations, corporations, and private donors. The Annual Chasco Coronation Ball also raises funds for our Blind Babies Program. Recently, we received a grant from the Suncoast Credit Union in support of our babies. We are so grateful for all the support!