Inspiring Hope & Support for
Floridians with Vision Loss

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Make a Difference with Your License Plate

Your purchase of the beautiful “A State of Vision” license plate contributes critical dollars to help people with low vision or blindness of all ages in your community gain the skills they need to live life to the fullest with vision loss.

Start making a difference today!

  1. Locate your nearest tax collector’s office or license plate agent.
  2. Bring your current plate with you to purchase your “A State of Vision” plate. (No need to wait until it’s time to renew: you will get credit for all unused time on your current tag.) You can also purchase a gift certificate for this license plate.
  3. Your purchase automatically directs much needed funding for blind children and adults in your county of purchase.

Normal license plate fees apply, plus a $25 fee funds an agency serving the blind in your specific county.

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There is Hope After Blindness and Visual Impairment

Florida Agencies Serving the Blind (Florida ASB) is your premier provider network of comprehensive rehabilitation services for Floridians living with blindness and visual impairments. As a nationally recognized model for returning people affected by blindness to productive roles in society, our member agencies are your one-stop destination for easy access to a wide menu of vision rehabilitation resources. Florida ASB means finding quality services from the primary source in Florida for CERTIFIED VISION REHABILITATION professionals near you to help you achieve your life goals.

Partnerships

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How You Can Help Transform Lives Beyond VisionLoss

There are over 2 million Floridians in need of vision rehabilitation. With your help, we provide extraordinary, life-changing educational programs and training for those with visual impairment. From safe travel skills, efficient reading, managing personal needs, and how to succeed in school, work, and community— our professional, nationally-certified, and university-trained instructors warmly help those who are blind reach their goals. Whether you’re an individual who cares about people with visual impairment, a member of Congress seeking resources, or an eye care professional— you can make a difference.

Advocacy

For over 13 years, Florida Agencies Serving the Blind has collaborated with members of Florida’s lawmaking bodies who take a special interest in vision loss issues. Together, we’ve achieved legislation filling critical gaps in services for blind children. From the creation of the Blind Babies Program, the Children’s Program, and through local fundraising— we’re serving 100% more children than possible with state dollars alone. Our joint efforts also help serve 50% more senior adults, which is the largest portion of Florida’s blind population. Across political party lines, our partnership is aimed at the promotion of services throughout the entire lifespan of Floridians impacted by blindness and visual impairment

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“Florida Agencies Serving the Blind is a state-wide network of private agencies whose specialized professionals provide the expertise and commitment that restores the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Florida is a recognized model of effective services for the nation.”

State Senator Kathleen C. Passidomo

What Our Members Are Saying?

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Timmy’s Story

These pictures look like a kid checking out a book and may seem like no big deal… except it was for this student.  You see, Timmy does not like books. …

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Millie’s Story

For months, Millie had been falling asleep at unusual times and was not eating well. She had also been exhibiting odd behaviors at daycare. Not wanting to play with other…

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Maggie’s Story

Maggie has been a Lighthouse of Collier client for almost three years. She suffers from glaucoma and damaged corneas, causing a great deal of pain and extreme light sensitivity. She…

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Cintia’s Story

Cintia has been a client of the Lighthouse Children’s Program (along with her older brother) since late 2019. She is very shy and lacking in confidence and found it a…

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Loretta’s Story

LORETTA SCHOOLS’ AMAZING STORY Loretta Schools, 81, has experienced a pattern of unusual and unpredictable vision losses throughout much of her adult life.  At 34 years of age, she woke…

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