Welcome to our Blog!

Hi! Independence for the Blind of West Florida (IB West) has served the blind and visually impaired of West Florida since 1993. IB West provides training in independent living skills, computer and adaptive technology, and provides vocational assessments, training and employment related services to people who are blind or visually impaired so they can achieve maximum independence. Our service area includes: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Bay, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun, and Gulf Counties. These counties comprise the West Florida Panhandle. Services are provided to clients free of charge.

I hope that this blog will become an online community for the clients, staff and supporters of IB West. Each day (time permitting), I will update the site with information relevant to IB West and the clients we serve. This will include information about our programs, medical and scientific breakthroughs, legislative issues, upcoming events and more. I will also provide links, when applicable, to allow you to read more about the subject. Additionally, the commenting feature will allow you to leave feedback about the post.

I look forward to writing this blog, so that you may learn more about IB West and the needs and challenges of the visually impaired community. Check back tomorrow for the latest news!