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We have Moved!!

The new address is 2315 S. Congress, Palm Springs, located on the South West corner of Congress and Dolan.  The entrance is from Dolan Road

This is a new larger building, and you are going to love it.

Unfortunately our phone number has changed. The new number is 561-642-0005.  If you have trouble please call Carolyn at 561-714-4143

Welcome to our new digs. Easy to find and plenty of parking!

Dinning in the Dark is coming!

A full-service training facility for the blind and visually-impaired.

Support*Resources*Training

 

Established in 2003 by visually-impaired individuals, the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, full-service training facility for blind and visually impaired persons. Our classes provide instruction in Braille, Computers, Daily Living Skills, Cooking, and Personal and Home Management.


The Center also hosts weekly support groups, craft classes and workshops on various topics. On display is an extensive array of aids and appliances for hands-on inspection. The Center’s Equipment Loan Program enables clients to have adaptive technology which they otherwise could not afford. It also offers blind individuals access to a Talking Books inventory.
 

The Center’s programs are free and designed to assist blind persons in building the confidence they need to live independently. It also provides an environment where blind individuals can share support and resources with one another. Through the skills learned at the Center, blind people are empowered to help themselves.

There are an estimated 48,000 visually-impaired persons in our area and the numbers are expected to double within the next 20 years. The Florida Outreach Center for the Blind needs your help if we are to assist these individuals in facing the challenges of vision loss!

 

 The Center always needs volunteers to help in all areas.  Please donate some of your precious time if you can.
 

We welcome all donations, just click the handy Pay Pal link below, or mail a check to:

1233 S. Congress Avenue

Palm Springs, FL  33461
Phone: (561) 642-0005
E-mail:
info_focb@bellsouth.net