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Division of Blind Services

Date of Release: 03/18/2009

Division of Blind Services
234 Forest Park Circle
Panama City, Florida 32405

District Administrator: Denise Vaughan

Main Phone: (850) 872-4181

Fax Number: (850) 747-5399

Eligibility: Open to anyone who is blind or visually impaired.

Areas Serviced: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Walton, and Washington Counties.

Internet Site: http://dbs.myflorida.com/about-us/

Program Description:
The Division of Blind Services is Florida's state agency responsible for ensuring that people of all ages in the state who are blind or visually impaired can live independently and achieve their goals. Also, its Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library administers a free library program of Braille and recorded materials for eligible readers. The current Director of the Division of Blind Services is Ms. Joyce Hildreth. Florida Division of Blind Services is a 2007 Recipient the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.