Division of Blind Services
The Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS) is the state
agency responsible for
ensuring Floridians of all ages, who are blind or visually
impaired, can live
independently and achieve their life goals.
Mission
The mission of Florida DBS is to ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the
tools, support and
opportunity to achieve success.
Vision
The vision of DBS in partnership with others, is to create a barrier free
environment in the lives of
Floridians with visual disabilities.
Who we Serve
Florida DBS serves statewide, with 10 District Offices, 5 Satellite Offices, a
Braille and Talking Book
Library, and a Rehabilitation Center for the Blind.
Programs and Services
Specialized programs provide valuable training to assist individuals who are blind, as well as those with diminished vision.
- Blind Babies Program
- Children’s Program
- Employment Programs (Pre-Employment Transition, Transition, Supported Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
- Business Enterprise Program
- Independent Living Program
- Older Blind Program
- Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Braille and Talking Books Library Services
Contact Information
Division of Blind Services
325 West Gaines Street
Turlington Building, Suite 1114
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Main Number: (850) 245-0300
Toll Free: (800) 342-1828
Fax Number: (850) 245-0363
Resources
Division of Blind Services (DBS) Overview
This
document provides an overview of DBS services and contact information.
Division of Blind Services (DBS) Pre-Employment
Transition Services Fact Sheet
This document provides information about how students can
access Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). Pre-ETS are designed
to help students identify career interest, explore career options and/or
post-secondary education opportunities. (DBS)
This document is a guide to accessibility best practices and provides links to additional resources about how to create accessible documents.(DBS)