Florida Division of Blind Services to Host 75th Anniversary Regional Expo and Ceremony in Orlando
February 23, 2017
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Florida Division of Blind Services to Host 75th Anniversary Regional Expo and Ceremony in Orlando
Orlando, Fla., February 23, 2017 – Tomorrow, the Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS) will host its 75th Anniversary Regional Ceremony and Expo at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando. The event will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities and a community and technology showcase.
During the ceremony, DBS administrators will also induct new members into the "Successful 75," an award program that recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses who have remained steadfast in the advancement of independence for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
What: Division of Blind Services 75th Anniversary Regional Ceremony and Expo
When: Friday, February 24
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (75th Anniversary Ceremony begins at 1 p.m.)
Who: Director Robert L. Doyle III, Florida Division of Blind Services
President and CEO Lee Nasehi, Lighthouse Central Florida
President Dwight D. Sayer, National Association of Blind Veterans
Where: Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center
(Orange County Public Schools Building)
445 West Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801
For 75 years, the Division of Blind Services has fostered independence for the blind and visually impaired community through its educational, vocational, medical, social and recreational services and programs. The Division’s mission is to ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success. To find out more, visit dbs.fldoe.org.
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