Division of Blind Services to Host 75th Anniversary Ceremony and Expo
April 26, 2016
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Division of Blind Services to Host 75th Anniversary Ceremony and Expo
Tallahassee, Fla., April 26, 2016 – Tomorrow, the Florida Division of Blind Services (DBS) will host a 75th Anniversary Ceremony and Expo in Daytona Beach. The anniversary ceremony will feature local attorney Rachel McCullough as the keynote speaker and will include educational sessions, sensory activities for children, business networking opportunities and a technology showcase. The family-friendly events are free and open to the public.
As part of the Anniversary Ceremony, DBS will induct the first members of the "Successful 75," an award program to recognize individuals, organizations and businesses who have remained steadfast in the advancement of independence for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
What: Division of Blind Services 75th Anniversary Ceremony and Expo
Who: Director Robert L. Doyle III, Division of Blind Services
Mayor Derrick Henry, Daytona Beach
Assistant Attorney Rachel McCullough, Landis Graham French Law Firm
Former DBS Client Joshua Espinal, Daytona Beach Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit
Former Director Carl McCoy, Division of Blind Services
When: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
2 p.m. — Breakout Sessions and Expo
4 p.m. — 75th Anniversary Ceremony
4:50 p.m. — Breakout Sessions and Expo Begin
Where: Division of Blind Services Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
408 White Drive
Daytona Beach, Florida