Help For The Blind In Florida

We pay benefits to people who are blind under two programs.

Help for the blind in florida.

Florida school for the deaf and the blind. Division of blind services 325 west gaines street turlington building suite 1114 tallahassee fl 32399 0400 main number. From the creation of the blind babies program the children s program and through local fundraising we re serving 100 more children than possible with state dollars alone. We also offer employer services the braille and talking books library and the business enterprise program.

Florida deaf blind association inc. If you re blind we have special rules that allow you to receive benefits when you are unable to work. Originally created by afb and the national association for parents of children with visual impairments familyconnect offers information and an interactive community for parents of children with visual impairments with resources to help navigate infancy to the teenage years. The social security disability insurance program and the supplemental security income ssi program.

850 245 0300 toll free. Florida division of blind services contact the district office nearest you for assistance from dbs. Dbs can help you with the software and training you need to maximize your independence. See this website s home page for a list of the programs we provide.

We are here to help blind and visually impaired floridians achieve their goals and live productive and independent lives. Statewide offices state office in tallahassee. Our joint efforts also help serve 50 more senior adults which is the largest portion of florida s blind population. Contact the division of blind services.

4210 west bay villa avenue. For parents of children who are blind or visually impaired. Florida center for the blind 1411 ne 22nd avenue ocala fl 34470 352 873 4700 fax. Our services cover all ages from babies to senior citizens.

Florida agencies serving the blind provide vision rehabilitation services to floridians of all ages living with visual impairments. 800 342 1828 fax main dbs number. Welcome to the florida division of blind services website. Florida support service program external link serves florida.

If you re blind or have low vision. Florida instructional materials center for the visually impaired. Fdba is a state organization of for and by deaf blind americans. Each agency listed below is nationally accredited and committed to providing high quality direct services that meet the administrative integrity and ethical standards you deserve.