Welcome to Florida Council of the Blind
Sally Benjamin holding her Lifetime Membership award Sheila holding ACB Lifetime Award
At the 2024 ACB Convention hosted by FCB, both Sally Benjamin and Sheila Young were awarded Certificate of ACB Life Membership.
 

The Florida Council of the Blind (FCB), a state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind (ACB), is a statewide organization of blind people working to make life better through public education, legislative actions, and providing a statewide information and referral service through Project Insight. Established in 1953, the Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) is the largest self-advocacy and support group of its kind in the state with many local chapters and several special interest affiliate groups, including a Chapter of At-Large Members (CALM) for those who are in an area where there is no local chapter. Read our brochure here or download our brochure here.

If you have questions about FCB, you may call 800-267-4448, or our local number 386-763-3836, or send email to floridacouncil@comcast.net.

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About Us

You can read so much more about Florida Council of the Blind by going to the about us page.

2025 Scholarships Available

The Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) Scholarship Program consists of awards totaling $7,250.00, offered to exemplary students who are enrolled in academic education, professional or technical training beyond the High School level. Read more and apply here.

FCB 72nd Annual Convention May 18, 2025

We are getting ready for our annual 72nd FCB Convention.  It will be in Jacksonville at the Southbank Riverwalk at 1515 Prudential Drive.  Our room rates will be $109 per night plus tax.  The dates are Thursday, May 15 through Sunday May 18, 2025.  Please make your plans and join us. 
 

Audio Files are posted for the 2024 FCB Convention

You can listen to the 21 audio files of the recorded meetings and events at https://www.fcb.org/2024ConventionAudio. Enjoy!

White Cane Bulletins

You can read or download the current issue or search past issues of the White Cane Bulletin here.

Project Insight: A Resource for People Who are Blind or Losing Vision

If you are a Florida resident, who is visually impaired, and need help adjusting to your vision loss, call Project Insight today!  1-800-26SIGHT, 1-800-267-4448, Local Number: 386-763-3836, floridacouncil@comcast.net  Read more here.

Accessible Vote By Mail Best Practices in Florida

Accessible Vote by Mail Best Practices in Florida was sent to the Supervisors of Elections for all of Florida's 67 counties. Read or download here.