State and Local Leaders Celebrate 75th Anniversary of State Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Floridians
July 27, 2016
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State and Local Leaders Celebrate 75th Anniversary of State Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Floridians
Ft. Myers, Fla., July 27, 2016 – Tomorrow, the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Blind Services will celebrate 75 years of helping blind and visually-impaired Floridians lead independent lives. The event will provide members of the blind community and their loved ones, as well as local businesses, with the chance to learn more about partnership opportunities, available services and to hear testimonials from DBS clients who have benefitted.
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. To view the full agenda, visit dbs.myflorida.com/News/75th.html.
What: Division of Blind Services 75th Anniversary Regional Ceremony and Expo
Who: Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart, Division of Blind Services Director Robert L. Doyle III, Representative Matthew Hudson and a number of state and local leaders in the blind community
When: Thursday, July 28
Noon – 6 p.m. (Speakers begin at 4:30 p.m.)
Where: Florida Southwestern State College (Lee Campus)
8099 College Parkway
Building U
Fort Myers, FL
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.
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