DBS Events
White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
Join us on Friday, October 15 at 10 AM for this informative and educational event celebrating the independence of blind and visually impaired Floridians. To many blind and visually impaired citizens, the white cane represents independence, freedom, and the ability to fully participate in life. It has also enabled them to live their lives safely as they travel independently across Florida’s highways and roadways to work, school, and in their communities.
When: Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10 AM
Where: Turlington Bldg. (This event will also be shared via the DBS Facebook page)
White Cane Day! Even without sight, there is still vision!
When:
October 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Meeting Place:
Leroy Collins Public Library
200 W. Park Ave.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Come help us bring awareness about what “White Cane Day” is and what it means. Let’s show off our awesome canes! Walk the block of Call and Duval Streets at the Leroy Collins Public Library and to Park Street Market from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Families are welcome! Feel free to stay and enjoy some activities at the Park Street Market. Be sure to visit our booth and remember to bring a cool drink for the walk.
Fitness Made Fun
Date: August 24, 2021
Time: 12 Noon
Host: DBS See Different Team
The Fitness Made Fun event provided information on some easy-to-do exercises, physical health tips, useful resources for persons with disabilities, and firsthand testimonies from people who put this into practice.
People who joined us:
- Learned about technology that levels the playing field for blind/visually impaired persons to stay active and get fit,
- Received information about organizations offering accessible, inclusive recreation for all and how they can get involved and benefit,
- Heard real life accounts of how unique partnerships between blind and sighted can enhance the quality of life for both,
- Took away tips and tricks to help them stay flexible and feel confident in getting and staying fit and;
- Had the opportunity to ask questions.
Download the Fitness Made Fun video
The video is an MP4 file. Right click on the link below and select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As." You will get a file navigation box that will let you choose a location to save the video. Navigate to the location you want to save it to and select "OK" or "Save."
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Lunch and Listen: Holiday Edition
Date: December 16, 2020
Time: 12 Noon
Host: DBS See Different Team
The DBS See Different Team is a group that creates educational and interactive opportunities to teach the public about blindness and visual impairments.
This event celebrated the many talents of our clients and staff here at DBS and brought some holiday joy to those who attended. People who joined us:
- Got to spend their lunch break listening to and watching some amazingly talented DBS staff and clients,
- Helped our judges decide the 3 winners, and
- Experienced some holiday cheer!
Download the video from the Lunch and Listen Holiday Event
The video is an MP4 file. Right click on the link below and select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As." You will get a file navigation box that will let you choose a location to save the video. Navigate to the location you want to save it to and select "OK" or "Save."
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White Cane Awareness Day Walk Along
Date: October 15, 2020
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 Noon
Host: DBS See Different Team
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Download the White Cane Awareness Day Walk Along Video
This webinar celebrated and brought awareness to the symbol of independence that the white cane represents for blind and visually impaired individuals. The event also educated drivers and pedestrians on the laws designed to protect them and our communities. People who joined us:
- Heard testimonials from people who are blind or visually impaired and their experiences with driver safety,
- Got to walk alongside the DBS See Different Team as they showed us how to use a white cane, dog guide, and technology to travel independently, and
- Had the opportunity to be a part of a live Question and Answer session where they asked the team questions they had about the white cane law, dog guides, accessible technology, and more!
Accessible Voting 101 Webinar
Date: October 1, 2020
Time: 11 a.m. to Noon
Host: DBS See Different Team
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This event was a non-partisan webinar designed to reach blind or visually impaired potential voters with available ways to cast a private, independent, and verifiable vote. The event covered avenues those who are blind or visually impaired may employ to cast their vote. It demonstrated the use of accessible voting equipment available at the polls or the local Supervisor of Election's office, and previewed upcoming accessible Vote By Mail software.