[NFBF-L] FW: [FCB-L] FW: QUESTION: Free Local Event; Could you Share the Info (Florida Outreach Center for the Blind)

Fri Apr 11 19:27:37 UTC 2025

From: FCB-L at acblists.org <FCB-L at acblists.org> On Behalf Of jason goldfield via acblists.org
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2025 3:26 PM
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Subject: [FCB-L] FW: QUESTION: Free Local Event; Could you Share the Info (Florida Outreach Center for the Blind)

Hi, we are reaching out to the many local and state organizations in Florida to share info on a huge upcoming event. We are hoping you can share this information with your members, mailing lists, social media and any local chapters near us in Palm Springs (just north of Lake Worth). Perhaps you could also add us to your RESOURCES page on your website. 

Our local nonprofit that offers FREE classes, training, workshops, equipment, support groups, arts and crafts and so much more, for the blind and visually impaired adults in FIVE counties.

We are trying to get the word out as so many do not know about us or our free services.  OPEN HOUSE & BIRTHDAY BASH on Friday, April 25, 1 to 4PM...where so many are coming - the Mayor, city councilmen, commissioners, organizations and more... to celebrate with us and meet our teachers, staff, see our equipment and services and more.

I'm inserting into the email, info on the event, along with attaching a flyer. If you are able to print it and give out to people, post on bulletin boards, share on social media or your website and emails, it would be wonderful!

And if you or any of your staff would like to come visit us on 4/25, you'd be most welcome!

Thanks and I hope to hear from you,

Shari Gerson

Executive Assistant

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind.

2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406

561-642-0005

EMAIL: Info_FOCB at bellsouth.net <mailto:Info_FOCB at bellsouth.net> 

Website: http://blindfocb.org

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FOCBInc/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlaOutreachCtr

Watch us on Youtube!  <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ

22nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & OPEN HOUSE

FLORIDA OUTREACH CENTER FOR THE BLIND

DATE: Friday, April 25, 2025

TIME: 1PM to 4PM

LOCATION: 2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406

PHONE: 561-642-0005

Come join us in celebrating our 22nd birthday and our annual Open House! For over two decades, we have been helping the blind and visually impaired learn, grow, and reach new milestones! Take a tour, meet our staff, students, and teachers, and learn about the many ways we help.

Joining us will be visitors from Mayor’s office, County Commissioner, Councilmen, Palm Tran Connection, Talking Books Library, 211 Palm Beach, and so many more!

Through the skills learned at the center, individuals become more independent, enjoy a better quality of life, and are able to utilize community resources, pursue an education, and choose a career path.

Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. (FOCB) is a nonprofit organization/training facility accredited by the AER, where all of our programs are FREE to the blind and visually impaired. Classes/training are available in English, Spanish, Creole and French. A few of the things we offer: 

*       Braille classes

*       Technology classes to learn computers, smart phones, apps, and assisted technology

*       Independent & daily living skills training, including cooking/using appliances, laundry, dealing with money, medications, and more.

*       Orientation and Mobility training

*       Self-advocacy training

*       Peer support groups

*       Virtual & in-person WORKSHOPS

*       Crafts Program

*       Monthly virtual BOOK CLUB Discussions

*       Low vision, optical, & non-optical devices training

*       Outreach programs for seniors

*       Resources

*       Leisure time activities & field trips

*       Kids Club for blind children & their families

*       Serving as a liaison between clients/students & other agencies

*       On-site store with visual aids

For more information on the event and our center:

Office: 561-642-0005

2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406

EMAIL: Info_FOCB at bellsouth.netWebsite <mailto:Info_FOCB at bellsouth.netWebsite> : http://blindfocb.org <http://blindfocb.org/> 

Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/FOCBInc <https://www.facebook.com/FOCBInc/> /

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlaOutreachCtr

Watch us on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPBDXBkfxEQ

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