Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired recently hosted its annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt at their Academy Playground. This event was made possible with the help of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association and Miami-Dade Police Department Bomb Squad. A total of 45 students participated in the hunt, each of whom received an Easter basket as a reward.
The beeping sound of each egg helped visually impaired students locate them, emphasizing the organization’s mission that “it’s possible to see without sight.” According to Virginia Jacko, President and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, children with vision disabilities are often excluded from traditional activities like Easter egg hunts. The Beeping Easter Egg Hunt allowed both visually impaired students and those without disabilities to partake in the festive tradition together using their sense of hearing.
Steadman Stahl, President of the South Florida PBA, expressed pride in sponsoring and supporting this event to ensure that all beeping eggs were fully functional. This collaboration allowed early learners and elementary school students at the Miami Lighthouse Academy to enjoy the excitement of finding Easter eggs. For more information about the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, you can visit their website at miamilighthouse.org.
