DBS Strategic Plan 2026-2030 High Level

Division of Blind Services Mission - To ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success.

Vision - In partnership with others, create a barrier free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.

Full DBS Strategic Plan

2026-2030-Strategic-Plan-FULL (PDF).

Primary Strategic Goals

Priority Area 1: Highest Client/Student Achievement

Coordinate and secure high-quality training, education, work experiences and partnerships that create opportunities for blind and visually impaired Floridians to obtain and maintain independence, post-secondary education credentials and successful employment outcomes.

Priority Area 2: Seamless Articulation & Maximum Access

Create a comprehensive service delivery system that fosters accessibility and provides positive experiences for blind and visually impaired Floridians enabling them to matriculate from school/training to work.  Improve outreach methods to reach more consumers, advocates, providers, employers and other stakeholders.

Priority Area 3: Skilled Workforce & Economic Development

Assist blind and visually impaired Floridians with obtaining, maintaining and advancing in competitive integrated employment.

Priority Area 4: Quality Efficient Services

Create an accountable and exemplary division workforce that ensures high quality services.

Contact Us

Got questions or feedback on our 2026 – 2030 Strategic Plan?
Email us at:  dbsstrategicplanning@dbs.fldoe.org.

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