Independence for the Blind of West Florida serves persons who are blind or visually impaired in a ten county area in Northwest Florida.  Our service area includes: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Bay, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun, and Gulf Counties.  Services are provided to clients free of charge.

Our Mission
The mission of Independence for the Blind of West Florida, Inc. is to teach independent living skills, computer and adaptive technology, and to provide vocational assessments, training and employment related services to people who are blind or visually impaired so they can achieve maximum independence.

Independence for the Blind of West Florida is a private, not-for-profit, community service organization funded in part by agreement with the state of Florida, Department of Education, Division of Blind Services.

Links

IB West Blog

GoodSearch for IB West

Division of Blind Services

United Way of Escambia County

The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals

Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc. (FAASB)

Lighthouse Central Florida

Conklin Center for the Blind

Florida Institute of Rehabilitation Education (FIRE)

Independent Living for Adult Blind

Lighthouse of Broward County

Lighthouse of Pinellas

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind

Lighthouse of Mana-Sota

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind

Visually Impaired Persons Center

Visually Impaired Persons of Charlotte County