Division of Blind Services (West Palm Beach District Office)

Address

400 N Congress Avenue Suite 305
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 681-2548

dbs.myflorida.com

AKA:

DBS

Description:

Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs:
Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job.

Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 21, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing

400 N Congress Ave Ste 305
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Physical (Primary)

400 N Congress Avenue Suite 305
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Contacts

Cesar Vigo

Primary Contact

District Administrator

cesar.vigo@dbs.fldoe.org

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 681-2548

Fax

(561) 681-2554

Toll-Free Phone

(866) 225-0794

Accessibility:

Fully accessible.

Description

Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

Eligibility

Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

Languages

English, Spanish, Creole.

Service Area

Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Indian River County
      • Martin County
        • Okeechobee County
          • Palm Beach County
            • Saint Lucie County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            561-681-2554
            Type:
            Fax
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            561-681-2548
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.1550) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

            Hours

            Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

            Required Documents

            Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

            Eligibility

            Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

            Languages

            English, Spanish, Creole.

            Service Area

            Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Florida
              • Indian River County
                • Martin County
                  • Okeechobee County
                    • Palm Beach County
                      • Saint Lucie County

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      561-681-2554
                      Type:
                      Fax
                      Name:
                      Fax
                      Number:
                      561-681-2548
                      Type:
                      Service Phone
                      Name:
                      MAIN SITE PHONE
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Description

                      Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

                      Hours

                      Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

                      Required Documents

                      Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

                      Eligibility

                      Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

                      Fees

                      No fees charged.

                      Intake Procedure

                      Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

                      Languages

                      English, Spanish, Creole.

                      Service Area

                      Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

                      Geography Served

                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                      • Florida
                        • Indian River County
                          • Martin County
                            • Okeechobee County
                              • Palm Beach County
                                • Saint Lucie County

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                561-681-2554
                                Type:
                                Fax
                                Name:
                                Fax
                                Number:
                                561-681-2548
                                Type:
                                Service Phone
                                Name:
                                MAIN SITE PHONE
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LR-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

                                Hours

                                Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

                                Required Documents

                                Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

                                Eligibility

                                Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

                                Fees

                                No fees charged.

                                Intake Procedure

                                Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

                                Languages

                                English, Spanish, Creole.

                                Service Area

                                Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Florida
                                  • Indian River County
                                    • Martin County
                                      • Okeechobee County
                                        • Palm Beach County
                                          • Saint Lucie County

                                          Telephone Numbers

                                          Number:
                                          561-681-2554
                                          Type:
                                          Fax
                                          Name:
                                          Fax
                                          Number:
                                          561-681-2548
                                          Type:
                                          Service Phone
                                          Name:
                                          MAIN SITE PHONE
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-3500.3600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

                                          Hours

                                          Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

                                          Required Documents

                                          Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

                                          Eligibility

                                          Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

                                          Fees

                                          No fees charged.

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

                                          Languages

                                          English, Spanish, Creole.

                                          Service Area

                                          Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

                                          Geography Served

                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                          • Florida
                                            • Indian River County
                                              • Martin County
                                                • Okeechobee County
                                                  • Palm Beach County
                                                    • Saint Lucie County

                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                    Number:
                                                    561-681-2554
                                                    Type:
                                                    Fax
                                                    Name:
                                                    Fax
                                                    Number:
                                                    561-681-2548
                                                    Type:
                                                    Service Phone
                                                    Name:
                                                    MAIN SITE PHONE
                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-2000.3500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                    Description

                                                    Services for the Blind and visually impaired for all programs: Blind Babies and Children and Families Program- Services include: Information and Referral, Client Advocacy, Parent education and Counseling. Vocational Rehabilitation and Transition Programs- Services include: Vocational Assessment, Job Exploration Training, Supportive Services, Assistance to Maintain Job. Independent Living Adult Program- Services include: Counseling & Guidance, Daily Living Skills Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Assistive Technology Training.

                                                    Hours

                                                    Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

                                                    Required Documents

                                                    Eye report needed to determine eligibility for services.

                                                    Eligibility

                                                    Must have eye pathology in both eyes and an impediment to employability and/or independence due to vision loss.

                                                    Fees

                                                    No fees charged.

                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                    Walk-ins or contact by phone or mail.

                                                    Languages

                                                    English, Spanish, Creole.

                                                    Service Area

                                                    Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

                                                    Geography Served

                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                    • Florida
                                                      • Indian River County
                                                        • Martin County
                                                          • Okeechobee County
                                                            • Palm Beach County
                                                              • Saint Lucie County

                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                              Number:
                                                              561-681-2554
                                                              Type:
                                                              Fax
                                                              Name:
                                                              Fax
                                                              Number:
                                                              561-681-2548
                                                              Type:
                                                              Service Phone
                                                              Name:
                                                              MAIN SITE PHONE
                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LF-4900.2000-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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