Meetings, Minutes, and Public Forum Notes

The FRCB will conduct its Quarterly Meeting and Public Forum in Orlando, Florida. There will also be a virtual option to attend this meeting.

Hotel Information

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
245 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

Dates

FRCB Meeting: November 7-8, 2024

Parking Fee

Valet-parking fee discounted to $26.00 per day, No self-parking on-site.

Microsoft Teams

Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 275 038 200 141

Dial-in by phone

+1 850-583-5063, United States, Tallahassee
Phone conference ID: 728 883 62#

You're invited to the Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind (FRCB) Public Forum

November 7, 2024, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
245 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app, or call in (audio only)
The Microsoft Teams Meeting Link can be found on the DBS Website at: https://dbs.fldoe.org/Rehab-Council/meetings-minutes.html
Phone: 1 (850) 583-5063  
Phone Conference ID: 728 883 62#

Employment Programs offered through the Division of Blind Services

The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind (FRCB) works in partnership with the Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS) as a statutorily required advisory agency to review, analyze, and advise on policy decisions, as well as evaluate the division’s effectiveness in ensuring meaningful access to vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs for Floridians who are blind or visually impaired. The group meets four times a year and provides this Public Forum to receive input from blind persons and their families on services received by DBS.

The Council encourages public input on DBS services in order to ensure client needs are being met and make any improvements to enhance the client experience. If you receive services from DBS, this means YOU!

When Public Forum attendance is high, comment time may be limited in order to allow everyone the opportunity to speak. Please avoid disclosing private information. If you have no comment to share, you are still welcome to join in on the call. 

DBS Director Robert Doyle may provide a brief update on services as time allows.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations to participate in these meetings should contact the DBS State Office at (850)245-0300 or the Florida Telephone Relay System 711.

For additional information, please contact Brandis Hall at
(850) 245-9305 or email DBSRehabCouncil@dbs.fldoe.org.
To learn about all services DBS offers please visitdbs.fldoe.org.

Minutes and Public Forum Notes

The Florida Rehabilitation Council for the Blind meets four times per year.  The Council attempts to schedule Public Forums on the same day meetings are scheduled. For scheduled meeting times and locations, see Meeting Notices.

Archives

Meeting Minutes and Public Forum Notes Archive

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