Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program
Florida Division of Blind Services
Tallahassee, Florida - Leon County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Florida Statewide
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325 W. Gaines St.
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program gives families a statewide public pathway for child and teen visual-impairment support, including school coordination, mobility, daily living, recreation, technology, and transition planning.
Florida Division of Blind Services is the state agency within the Florida Department of Education supporting blind and visually impaired Floridians through children, transition, vocational, independent-living, library, and partner programs.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://dbs.fldoe.org/Children/
- Phone
- (813) 871-7190
- Ages
- Children from kindergarten through high school; transition support may begin for students exiting eighth grade or age 14
- Season
- Year-round statewide public program as eligible families connect with DBS
- Cost
- Families should confirm eligibility, documentation, and any service authorization details directly with Florida Division of Blind Services.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source describes a statewide program; the main DBS office is in Tallahassee.
Programs and offerings
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Children's Program
Statewide child and teen visual-impairment supports for family involvement, school coordination, mobility, daily living, recreation, technology, and transition.
- Ages
- Children from kindergarten through high school; transition support may begin for students exiting eighth grade or age 14
- Season
- Year-round statewide public program as eligible families connect with DBS
- Schedule
- DBS describes individualized services and Children's Program Specialists; families should contact the local DBS office for intake and service timing.
- Cost
- Families should confirm eligibility, documentation, and any service authorization details directly with Florida Division of Blind Services.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program page says the program helps blind and visually impaired children participate fully in family, community, and educational settings, supplements school services, includes parent and caregiver involvement, and lists orientation and mobility, social interaction, independent living, recreation and leisure, career, assistive technology, and transition supports.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Children's Program
The official Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program page says the program helps blind and visually impaired children participate fully in family, community, and educational settings, supplements school services, includes parent and caregiver involvement, and lists orientation and mobility, social interaction, independent living, recreation and leisure, career, assistive technology, and transition supports.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: DBS describes parent, family, and caregiver involvement; orientation and mobility; social interaction; independent living; recreation and leisure; career and vocational education; assistive technology; and transition outcomes.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility criteria, required eye medical documentation, nearest DBS office, whether a Children's Program Specialist can attend IEP meetings, recreational referral options, transition timing, provider availability, and how services coordinate with school-based supports.
What we checked
What we found: The official Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program page says the program helps blind and visually impaired children participate fully in family, community, and educational settings, supplements school services, includes parent and caregiver involvement, and lists orientation and mobility, social interaction, independent living, recreation and leisure, career, assistive technology, and transition supports.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceFlorida Division of Blind Services Children's Program
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- Government sourceContact the Florida Division of Blind Services
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Florida Division of Blind Services Children's Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Florida Division of Blind Services?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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