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Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County offers many services to help the community. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services include:

  • Animal Control
  • Garbage
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Public Transportation
  • Recycling
  • Road Department
  • Traffic
  • Veteran Services
  • Water & Sewer

Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Independence for the Blind of West Florida

This program offers training and education in job-related activities. There are classes in basic computer keyboarding. Clients learn about resume writing, job search methods and vocational training. This program is useful for people who have recently lost their eyesight. People with a decline in vision can learn how to adapt at work. Please call 850.477.2663 or visit website for more information.

Independence for the Blind of West Florida, Inc.

This agency works to help blind and visually impaired people living in west Florida. They offer many trainings and services to meet their clients' needs. Help is available for all ages. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs include:

  • Adult Vocation Rehabilitation
  • Assessments and Counseling
  • Older Blind Program
  • Orientation and Mobility
  • Skill Training
  • Transition Program
  • Visually Impaired Program (VIP)

Support Services - Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (CILNWF)

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (CILNWF) helps those with disabilities. They offer a variety of services. Many of their services are free to those in need. Please call 850.595.5566 or visit website for more information.

Services include:

  • Advocacy Services
  • Free Telephone Program
  • Independent Living / Peer Mentors
  • Information and Referrals

Okaloosa Saves

Okaloosa Saves teaches households and children about finances. They aim to help people take control of their financial future. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Education includes:
Getting Out of Debt
Saving for a Home
Saving for Large Purchases
Saving for Emergencies
Saving for Retirement
Saving for Education

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