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The Florida Instructional
Materials Center for the Visually Impaired (FIMC-VI) is a statewide
resource center designed to assist schools in obtaining specialized
materials for students with visual impairments. Established in 1972
by the Florida Legislature, FIMC-VI operates under the Florida Department
of Education, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
through a grant agreement with the School District of Hillsborough County.
FIMC-VI serves students with visual impairments enrolled in Florida’s public and private schools and teachers in those schools, both exceptional student educators and regular educators, who work with visually impaired students. There is no charge for any services
offered by FIMC-VI. Materials are produced by the Center staff, prepared
by certified volunteer transcribers, and/or purchased by the Center.
These materials are then loaned to schools within Florida. Consultation
and training are also provided to instructional personnel throughout
the State at no charge. 
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FIMC-VI