2024-01-31T13:48:12-05:00 2022-12-31 320394930 STROEMER & COMPANY 14030 METROPOLIS AVE STE 200 FORT MYERS FL 33912 990 2022-01-01 270401702 LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER INC LIGH 2394303934 2685 HORSESHOE DRIVE SOUTH 101 NAPLES FL 34104 SCOTT FLAGEL CEO 2394303934 2023-07-12 true SCOTT FLAGEL 999009999 false MARC WHITFIELD CPA P00125986 2394331002 2023-07-12 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z SCOTT FLAGEL 2685 HORSESHOE DRIVE SOUTH 101 NAPLES FL 34104 984991 false X WWW.LIGHTHOUSEOFCOLLIER.ORG X 2009 FL THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ON-GOING EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. 9 9 0 10 0 909775 944792 23588 3968 2701 4892 -16917 -13251 919147 940401 7500 0 0 103047 108244 0 46505 634106 715818 744653 824062 174494 116339 1192303 1554536 56956 312305 1135347 1242231 X THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ON-GOING EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. false false 694291 3968 THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER PROVIDES TRAINING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR BABIES, CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS (WORKING AND NONWORKING) AND SENIORS (OVER 55) WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AT NO CHARGE, TO HELP THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED HAVE INCREASED AND THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED CONTINUE TO EXPAND BASED UPON NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER HOLDS A GUIDESTAR PLATINUM STATUS AND IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAC, THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES. AN INDIVIDUAL MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES: MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH A CORRECTED BILATERAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, WHICH CONSTITUTES A SUBSTANTIAL IMPEDIMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, OR MUST HAVE THE PRESENCE OF A PROGRESSIVE BILATERAL EYE IMPAIRMENT THAT WILL RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL IMPEDIMENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO THE CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ARE YEAR- ROUND IN A GROUP AND/OR ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. ALL PROGRAMS ARE YEAR-ROUND IN A GROUP AND/OR ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. OUR ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS - LOW VISION TRAINING - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - SUPPORT GROUPS - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - RECREATION AND LEISURE INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS THE LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES AN ONGOING, WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CLASS. THIS COURSE INTRODUCES A VARIETY OF TOOLS, TIPS AND TECHNIQUES. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS INCLUDE: STRATEGIES TO INCREASE VISUAL ACCESS IN THE HOME; TOOLS AND TIPS FOR SAFELY ACCESSING THE KITCHEN; TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LABELING MEDICATIONS; LOW TO HIGH TECH TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACCESS MONEY AND PAPERWORK. LOW VISION TRAINING THE MAJORITY OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE SOME REMAINING VISION. WE THEREFORE TEACH CLIENTS TECHNIQUES TO OPTIMIZE USE OF THEIR RESIDUAL VISION; SUCH AS: CONTROLLING GLARE, INCREASING CONTRAST OR ADJUSTING LIGHTING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE USE OF LOW VISION AIDS, INCLUDING PRESCRIBED OPTICAL DEVICES AND VIDEO MAGNIFIERS. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER TAKES AN INDIVIDUALIZED, CLIENT DRIVEN APPROACH WITH ALL MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE IN SERVICES. THE CLIENT'S WISHES AND GOALS DRIVE THE SERVICES OFFERED. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES AND MAY LEARN AT A DIFFERENT PACE. THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP INSTRUCTION AND MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE SCHEDULING NEEDS. MEETING WITH AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) SPECIALIST AND ENGAGING IN TRAINING ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THEIR HOME, SCHOOL OR WORK SETTING. INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS AND APPLE USERS TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR MACHINES, WRITE EMAILS, UTILIZE CALENDARS, BROWSE THE INTERNET, AND SO MUCH MORE. MEETING WITH AN AT SPECIALIST AND ENGAGING IN TRAINING ALSO ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZE MOBILE DEVICES (IPHONE, IPAD, ANDROID PLATFORM) AND BENEFIT FROM THE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE WHICH WERE DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR WHO LIVE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. INDIVIDUALS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT TRAINING ARE ABLE TO INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THEIR DAY TO DAY TASKS- PAYING BILLS, MANAGING ACCOUNTS, SHOPPING ON-LINE, AND COMMUNICATING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. INDIVIDUALS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT TRAINING CAN CONFIDENTLY AND INDEPENDENT MANAGE THEIR OWN TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AND HAVE A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN TODAY'S JOB MARKET. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY WE ALSO PROVIDE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING (O&M). O&M IS A PROFESSION THAT FOCUSES ON TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS HOW TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY NAVIGATE THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. SOME EXAMPLES OF O&M TRAINING INCLUDE: TRAILING WALLS AND FURNITURE TO SAFELY NAVIGATE HOMES, USING THE LONG WHITE CANE TO NAVIGATE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS, WALKING WITH A SIGHTED GUIDE AND/OR USING AUDITORY SKILLS TO SAFELY CROSS INTERSECTIONS. SUPPORT GROUPS ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS CAN BE A JOURNEY. AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, WE OFFER COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS. ALL "ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS" SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY AN EXPERIENCED STAFF MEMBER WITH VISION LOSS. IN THESE GROUPS, MEMBERS EXPLORE SOLUTIONS TO DEALING WITH VISION LOSS AND MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS WHO CAN RELATE. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION VOCATION REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR ADULT CLIENTS WHO WANT TO EITHER MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. CLIENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED MAY NEED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, TRAINING OR ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENABLE THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT MAY RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM, INCLUDING EXTENSIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. RECREATION AND LEISURE EXPLORING NATURE, CULTURAL AND ART EVENTS, YOGA, HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING WORKSHOPS; THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER PROVIDES TO CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAMMING ALLOWS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THE CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALSO EAGER TO EXPLORE NEW ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES. WHETHER THEY ARE ATTENDING AN AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE, HIKING WITH CREW OR CREATING CLAY PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH NAPLES ART CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER CLIENTS ARE CONSTANT PROOF THAT THE INABILITY TO SEE IN NO WAY CORRELATES WITH AN INABILITY TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. OUR RECREATION AND LEISURE OFFERINGS ALSO INCLUDE: "ARTS AND CRAFT PROGRAMS "YOGA, MEDITATION, AND OTHER EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES OUR BLIND BABIES PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN LIVING WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL AS THEIR PEERS UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO THE PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S VISION. WE FOCUS ON: - FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS; - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS; - AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, INCLUDING BRAILLE AND PRE-BRAILLE. THE SPECIALISTS STRIVE FOR PROGRESS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - VISUAL ATTENTION AND ABILITY TO TRACK IN ALL DIRECTIONS - PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE USE OF BOTH HANDS - ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 THROUGH 13. WE EMPHASIZE THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM WHICH PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE. EACH CHILD HAS A SPECIALIZED SERVICE PLAN THAT IS DEVELOPED TO MEET EACH CHILD'S RESPECTIVE GOALS AND NEEDS. SPECIALIST WORK WITH EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY AND/OR IN A GROUP SETTING, DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT: - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - COMPENSATORY SKILLS (INCLUDING COMMUNICATION MODES) - CAREER EDUCATION AND JOB READINESS - RECREATION AND LEISURE/SOCIAL SKILLS - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - SENSORY EFFICIENCY SKILLS - SELF DETERMINATION AND SELF-ADVOCACY - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS A SUMMER CAMP IS HOSTED EACH YEAR WHERE ALL AREAS ARE ADDRESSED, WHILE ALSO GIVING THE CHILDREN A CHANCE TO PRACTICE ALL THE SKILLS THEY LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 14 THROUGH 24. THIS PROGRAM IS HIGHLY FOCUSED ON JOB READINESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING THE STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. THESE SERVICES ARE CRUCIAL TO SUCCESSFUL POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION AND GAINING MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. 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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX TAXES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME, HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ASC TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES" IN ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,199 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,199 ANNUAL BENEFIT( 98985 73785 25200 2000 24742 1541 16307 98985 73785 25200 2000 24742 1541 16307 44590 -19390 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ON-GOING EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. FORM 990 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING IN KIND DONATIONS RENT - 17,305. THE ORGANIZATION USES A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER LEASING ORGANIZATION (PEO). THE PEO ENTERED INTO A JOINT-EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER BY LEASING EMPLOYEES TO THE EMPLOYER, THEREBY ALLOWING THE PEO TO SHARE AND MANAGE MANY EMPLOYEE-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES. THE AMOUNTS ON LINE 5 ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH SUMMER CAMP AND FUNDRAISING. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER PROVIDES TRAINING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR BABIES, CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS (WORKING AND NONWORKING) AND SENIORS (OVER 55) WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AT NO CHARGE, TO HELP THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED HAVE INCREASED AND THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED CONTINUE TO EXPAND BASED UPON NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER HOLDS A GUIDESTAR PLATINUM STATUS AND IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAC, THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BLIND AND LOW VISION SERVICES. AN INDIVIDUAL MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR SERVICES: MUST BE DIAGNOSED WITH A CORRECTED BILATERAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, WHICH CONSTITUTES A SUBSTANTIAL IMPEDIMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, OR MUST HAVE THE PRESENCE OF A PROGRESSIVE BILATERAL EYE IMPAIRMENT THAT WILL RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL IMPEDIMENT TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO THE CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ARE YEAR- ROUND IN A GROUP AND/OR ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. ALL PROGRAMS ARE YEAR-ROUND IN A GROUP AND/OR ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT. OUR ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS - LOW VISION TRAINING - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - SUPPORT GROUPS - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - RECREATION AND LEISURE INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING SKILLS THE LIGHTHOUSE PROVIDES AN ONGOING, WEEKLY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS CLASS. THIS COURSE INTRODUCES A VARIETY OF TOOLS, TIPS AND TECHNIQUES. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS INCLUDE: STRATEGIES TO INCREASE VISUAL ACCESS IN THE HOME; TOOLS AND TIPS FOR SAFELY ACCESSING THE KITCHEN; TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING AND LABELING MEDICATIONS; LOW TO HIGH TECH TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACCESS MONEY AND PAPERWORK. LOW VISION TRAINING THE MAJORITY OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE SOME REMAINING VISION. WE THEREFORE TEACH CLIENTS TECHNIQUES TO OPTIMIZE USE OF THEIR RESIDUAL VISION; SUCH AS: CONTROLLING GLARE, INCREASING CONTRAST OR ADJUSTING LIGHTING. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE TRAINING IN THE USE OF LOW VISION AIDS, INCLUDING PRESCRIBED OPTICAL DEVICES AND VIDEO MAGNIFIERS. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER TAKES AN INDIVIDUALIZED, CLIENT DRIVEN APPROACH WITH ALL MEMBERS WHO ENGAGE IN SERVICES. THE CLIENT'S WISHES AND GOALS DRIVE THE SERVICES OFFERED. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES AND MAY LEARN AT A DIFFERENT PACE. THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP INSTRUCTION AND MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE SCHEDULING NEEDS. MEETING WITH AN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) SPECIALIST AND ENGAGING IN TRAINING ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THEIR HOME, SCHOOL OR WORK SETTING. INSTRUCTION IS AVAILABLE FOR WINDOWS AND APPLE USERS TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THEIR MACHINES, WRITE EMAILS, UTILIZE CALENDARS, BROWSE THE INTERNET, AND SO MUCH MORE. MEETING WITH AN AT SPECIALIST AND ENGAGING IN TRAINING ALSO ALLOWS THE INDIVIDUAL THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCESSFULLY UTILIZE MOBILE DEVICES (IPHONE, IPAD, ANDROID PLATFORM) AND BENEFIT FROM THE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE WHICH WERE DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR WHO LIVE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. INDIVIDUALS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT TRAINING ARE ABLE TO INCORPORATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THEIR DAY TO DAY TASKS- PAYING BILLS, MANAGING ACCOUNTS, SHOPPING ON-LINE, AND COMMUNICATING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. INDIVIDUALS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AT TRAINING CAN CONFIDENTLY AND INDEPENDENT MANAGE THEIR OWN TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AND HAVE A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN TODAY'S JOB MARKET. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY WE ALSO PROVIDE ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING (O&M). O&M IS A PROFESSION THAT FOCUSES ON TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION LOSS HOW TO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY NAVIGATE THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. SOME EXAMPLES OF O&M TRAINING INCLUDE: TRAILING WALLS AND FURNITURE TO SAFELY NAVIGATE HOMES, USING THE LONG WHITE CANE TO NAVIGATE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS, WALKING WITH A SIGHTED GUIDE AND/OR USING AUDITORY SKILLS TO SAFELY CROSS INTERSECTIONS. SUPPORT GROUPS ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS CAN BE A JOURNEY. AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, WE OFFER COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS. ALL "ADJUSTMENT TO VISION LOSS" SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY AN EXPERIENCED STAFF MEMBER WITH VISION LOSS. IN THESE GROUPS, MEMBERS EXPLORE SOLUTIONS TO DEALING WITH VISION LOSS AND MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS WHO CAN RELATE. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION VOCATION REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR ADULT CLIENTS WHO WANT TO EITHER MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT OR OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. CLIENTS WHO ARE EMPLOYED MAY NEED SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, TRAINING OR ACCOMMODATIONS TO ENABLE THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT MAY RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM, INCLUDING EXTENSIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING. RECREATION AND LEISURE EXPLORING NATURE, CULTURAL AND ART EVENTS, YOGA, HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING WORKSHOPS; THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THE LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER PROVIDES TO CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES PROGRAMMING ALLOWS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THE CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ALSO EAGER TO EXPLORE NEW ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES. WHETHER THEY ARE ATTENDING AN AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE MOVIE, HIKING WITH CREW OR CREATING CLAY PROJECTS IN COLLABORATION WITH NAPLES ART CENTER, LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER CLIENTS ARE CONSTANT PROOF THAT THE INABILITY TO SEE IN NO WAY CORRELATES WITH AN INABILITY TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. OUR RECREATION AND LEISURE OFFERINGS ALSO INCLUDE: "ARTS AND CRAFT PROGRAMS "YOGA, MEDITATION, AND OTHER EXERCISE OPPORTUNITIES OUR BLIND BABIES PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN LIVING WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL AS THEIR PEERS UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO THE PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S VISION. WE FOCUS ON: - FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS; - SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE SKILLS; - AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, INCLUDING BRAILLE AND PRE-BRAILLE. THE SPECIALISTS STRIVE FOR PROGRESS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - VISUAL ATTENTION AND ABILITY TO TRACK IN ALL DIRECTIONS - PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE USE OF BOTH HANDS - ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 THROUGH 13. WE EMPHASIZE THE EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM WHICH PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE. EACH CHILD HAS A SPECIALIZED SERVICE PLAN THAT IS DEVELOPED TO MEET EACH CHILD'S RESPECTIVE GOALS AND NEEDS. SPECIALIST WORK WITH EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY AND/OR IN A GROUP SETTING, DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS. CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT: - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - COMPENSATORY SKILLS (INCLUDING COMMUNICATION MODES) - CAREER EDUCATION AND JOB READINESS - RECREATION AND LEISURE/SOCIAL SKILLS - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - SENSORY EFFICIENCY SKILLS - SELF DETERMINATION AND SELF-ADVOCACY - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS A SUMMER CAMP IS HOSTED EACH YEAR WHERE ALL AREAS ARE ADDRESSED, WHILE ALSO GIVING THE CHILDREN A CHANCE TO PRACTICE ALL THE SKILLS THEY LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR TRANSITION PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 14 THROUGH 24. THIS PROGRAM IS HIGHLY FOCUSED ON JOB READINESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING THE STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. THESE SERVICES ARE CRUCIAL TO SUCCESSFUL POST-SECONDARY TRANSITION AND GAINING MEANINGFUL COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT: - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - COMMUNICATION SKILLS (INCLUDING BRAILLE) - LOW VISION TRAINING - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - JOB EXPLORATION COUNSELING/CAREER EDUCATION - COMMUNITY INTEGRATION - COUNSELING ON ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES - SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING - WORKPLACE READINESS TRAINING - WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE WE ALSO OFFER AN ANNUAL TRANSITION SUMMER CAMP, AS WELL AS ANNUAL WORK- BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES WHERE STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH REAL ON-THE- JOB- TRAINING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE ANNUALLY AND UPDATE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL DUALITY OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER, INC. DETERMINES COMPENSATION BASED UPON COMPARISONS IN THE INDUSTRY. WHEN REVIEWING AND DETERMINING COMPENSATION, LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER CONSIDERS WHAT EMPLOYEES IN -LIKE" POSITIONS ARE COMPENSATING THEIR EMPLOYEES. SUCH FACTORS AS COMPARABLE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, SIMILAR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE, COMPARABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REHABILITATION INDUSTRY, THE SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE LOCATION, AND THE PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE ARE ALL TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DETERMINING SALARY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFINING -LIKE" THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA IS USED: PART TIME VS FULL TIME, SKILLS REQUIRED, SKILLS PERFORMED, THE SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, BUDGET FOR THE EMPLOYING ENTITY, NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AT ORGANIZATION, SIMILAR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY AND THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY VISION SERVICE ALLIANCE AS WELL AS INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FLORIDA AGENCIES SERVING THE BLIND IS REFERENCED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES 6,953 818 409 LEASED EMPLOYEES 380,728 44,792 22,396 TOTAL 387,681 45,610 22,805 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 13,199 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -13,199