BANKATLANTIC OFFERS BANKING LESSONS TO LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD CAMPERS
Blind and Visually Impaired Children Learn Tips to Identify Money and Use Banking Tools at Sunrise Store
WHAT: BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, will host 20 blind and visually-impaired children from Lighthouse of Broward’s summer camp program to demonstrate helpful tips to identify monetary denominations and the numbers on a check card as well as learn to use the coin machine, safety deposit boxes and ATM machines with Braille. The campers will also learn about banking careers and the Kid Power banking program which provides savings options for minors. The trip is part of the camp’s community week, during which campers visit local businesses.
WHO: 20 students ages 6-12 from the summer camp program at Lighthouse of Broward, a 501 (c) 3 charity that serves the blind and visually-impaired.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
10 a.m.
WHERE: BankAtlantic Sunrise Store
1750 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
KEY VISUALS:
Blind and visually-impaired children learning how to bank independently, identify money and use banking tools.
ON-SITE CONTACT:
Karl K. Nichols
Vice President
Store Manager III
Cell: 954-529-4083
About BankAtlantic
BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters. BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
About the Lighthouse of Broward
The Lighthouse of Broward County is a 501 ( c ) 3 charity that serves blind and visually impaired babies, youth, adults and seniors. All services are tailored to meet individual needs, based on assessments conducted by certified professionals. These professionals identify the exact skills needed for the Lighthouse client to achieve maximum independence. Accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment (NAC), Lighthouse of Broward is a United Way agency and member of the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind and is sponsored by the Department of Education/Division of Blind Services and the State of Florida. Operating funds are raised through grants and donations from individual and corporate supporters. If you know someone who is blind or visually impaired or would like to make a donation, contact the Lighthouse at 954-463-4217 or 650 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 or donate online: www.LHOB.org.
About Summer Camp
Celebrating its 12th year, the summer camp offers blind and visually impaired young people the opportunity to enjoy traditional camp activities and learn a variety of life skills. Activities include Equine therapy, Hapkido, swimming lessons, ice skating, sailing, art, drama, dance and bowling, as well as field trips to area museums, banks, grocery stores, water parks, and beaches. The camp also offers computer classes, Braille, cooking, safe travel skills as well as instruction in reading, math, and writing. Cost for attending the KIDS (Keys to Independence) summer camp is offered on a sliding scale and is often free of charge. Lighthouse of Broward also offers free bus/van transportation for campers requiring this service. Funding for the camp is raised through private donations.
Media Contacts:
Sandra Fine
rbb Public Relations
305-490-9808
Sandra.fine@rbbpr.com
Ellen Schulman
eprosep@bellsouth.net
954.895.3152
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