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Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. http://www.tampalighthouse.org/
Position: Case Manager
Email: CaseMan1@tampalighthouse.org
Phone: 813-251-2407 ext. 21
Fax: 813-254-4305
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind
1106 W. Platt Street
Tampa, FL 33606Map thisTampa Lighthouse for the Blind serves over 600 individuals ages infant through elderly and their families each year. Our primary goal is to help the blind and newly blind individual to gain or regain their safety and ability to remain living in their own homes, and to regain financial independence...
For more information:
Name: Judy BrannonPosition: Case Manager
Email: CaseMan1@tampalighthouse.org
Phone: 813-251-2407 ext. 21
Fax: 813-254-4305
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Vocational Evaluation Vocational Evaluation services for blind or visually impaired persons assesses individual interests, aptitudes, abilities and behaviors in the context of a work environment to determine vocational goals. An individual vocational evaluation plan is based on comprehensive referral and other information including medical, psychological, vision and hearing reports, education and work history.
Testing materials are available in Braille, large print, and cassette tape.
Work Adjustment Work Adjustment services are provided to blind or visually impaired persons to help individuals prepare for gainful employment. An individualized plan is developed for each person based on needs that are clearly identified through evaluation findings, referral materials, observations, and interviews.
Work adjustment includes, but is not limited to skills to compensate for sensory losses, behavioral changes, physical conditioning, vocational awareness, interpersonal skills, independent living skills, and a variety of real and simulated work experiences.
Job coaching services are provided at the job site as appropriate.
Vocational Computer TrainingVocational Computer classes train blind and visually impaired persons interested in employment in adaptive technology using assistive software to train in office programs such as Word, Excel, and the Internet.
Employment Assistance Services Employment Assistance Services for blind or visually impaired persons are based on individualized plans. The plan is based on pertinent information including results of vocational evaluations, vocational training, and comprehensive referral and intake information.
Services include assistance with securing necessary support for employment such as transportation and equipment, teaching job readiness skills, job-seeking skills, supported employment and job coaching.
Services include regular follow-up with employees and employers for a minimum of one year.
Job Development Job Development services for blind and visually impaired persons is an on-going program to locate appropriate employment opportunities and partnerships. It includes site analysis and consultation with employers regarding reasonable job modifications that will facilitate employment, retention, and advancement.
Rehabilitation Technology ServicesRehabilitation Technology includes installation of adaptive equipment or assistive devices that enable blind or visually impaired individuals to be employed or have a successful college experience by modifying workstations using special technology such as computer programs that talk (JAWS), magnifies fonts on the computer (Zoomtext), Closed Circuit TV's (CCTV's- magnification equipment that can be used in conjunction with a computer or as a stand-alone device).
Many times these adaptions save jobs.
Pre-Employment and Senior Related Adjustment to BlindnessTraining in Daily Living Skills for Blind or Visually Impaired persons in the following categories:
Communication: Braille, typing, writing guides, money management, phone dialing skills, pouring skills, grocery shopping, home management, hygiene management, and clothing management;
Health Care: managing medications; training in the use of talking blood pressure, blood glucose machines and scales;
Self Esteem: utilizing a peer support group; adjusting to blindness.
Pre-Employment and Senior Related Orientation and MobilityOrientation: training includes knowing where you are within your surroundings or familiarizing yourself to where you are. Orientation involves using landmarks that are unique to a particular area, or clues, things that are not unique but when used in conjunction with others can identify your location.
Mobility: includes going from place to place safely using a long cane or a sighted guide.
Personal Computer ClassesPersonal Computer Classes for the blind or visually impaired person teaches participants how to use email and the Internet utilizing a Zoomtext (magnification) or JAWS (speech) program. The personal computer allows individuals to maintain contact with family and friends, to complete personal tasks such as banking, ordering prescriptions, shopping, etc.
Early Intervention Support Group for Young ChildrenA monthly support group for families with young children ages infant to five years old who are blind or visually impaired.
Transition Program for Blind or Visually Impaired TeensThis program, initiated in 2002 as a summer program for blind and visually impaired high school age youth, was expanded to year-round effective January 2007. This program provides a daily living and social skills training and a work experience for teenagers.
