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EVENTS
Each year, Independence for the Blind organizes events designed to raise awareness of issues facing the blind and visually impaired population, while raising funds for our programs.
The Eye Ball
An evening of fun, fine dining, dancing, and live and silent auctions with of goal of raising funds for IB West’s programs. The Eye Ball is held in March every year. A list of sponsors can be found on the links below:
Angels on the Beach Getaway
Ticket drawing for a Blue Angels Weekend Getaway-a three-night stay at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front during the weekend of the Blue Angels show.
White Cane Awareness Day
A day of celebration held in October each year, with clients, staff, board members, and volunteers to spread awareness of the blind and visually impaired community and the importance of the white cane.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Project BRAILLE
The goal of Project BRAILLE is to increase Braille literacy among blind and visually impaired individuals in Northwest Florida. IB West will create the “Library of Hope” which will contain books, magazines, and other materials for blind and visually impaired individuals in accessible formats such as Braille or large print. IB West will also purchase a Braille embosser to enable us to print materials in Braille.
· Susan Campbell Jewelry is partnering with us by donating 30% of the total sales price of each Braille Charm to Project BRAILLE.
· International Paper has donated $3,500 to Project BRAILLE.
· The Escambia County Early Learning Coalition donated $1,555 to Project BRAILLE.
We still need $7,000 to reach our goal! If you are interested in helping, contact Alicia Hefty.
Clear Vision for the Future
The goal of Clear Vision for the Future is to strengthen career development for the blind and visually impaired of Northwest Florida through improved assistive technology education and increased public awareness of individuals with visual disabilities.
If you are a business interested in providing internships and job shadowing opportunities, please contact us at 850-477-2663.