20220604-2 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB)

20220604-2 Florida Council of the Blind (FCB) 20220604-2 Townhall Meeting   Welcome to the 69th Annual Convention of the FLORIDA COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (FCB).  We are FCB STRONG AND WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERMENT!!!   FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Participants attended this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Sheila Young.  Attendees heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific news that he wished to bring to us.  After Mr. Doyle’s formal presentation, questions were entertained by the audience.   Coalition for the Concerns of the Totally Blind (CCTB) Program Andy Burstein from Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind described their services: drug labels in accessible formats, coordination with the doctor to make sure the patient has the correct drugs, assist in locating a pharmacy if the patient is out of town and needs prescriptions, provide information about diabetes, cancer and other conditions to the patient and their families, and podcasts are available for medical information.  He answered our questions and introduced us to our Florida Representative Maryann Grignon. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co