Lighthouse of the Big Bend

Classes and groups are available to individuals with vision loss. LBB does does not charge clients to attend. For more information on joining a group or scheduling an appiontment with a specialist, please call Jeanette Mercer at LBB at 850.942.3658, Ext 216 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Vision Loss Peer Support Group - Stronger Together
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon to 1:30 pm
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas, MSW, Program Specialist
Employment Readiness Group
Tuesday | 10 am to 11:30 am | Group Call | Please call Jeff for number.
Thursday | 10 am to 11:30 am | In-Person only | LBB
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas, MSW, Program Specialist
iPhone Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features on iPhones and iPads
Tuesday | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | In-Person only | LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
iPhone Lesson & Support Group - Questions & Answers
Wednesday | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Group Call and In-Person | Please call John for number.
Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
Android & iPhone Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features
Wednesday | 1:00 to 2:00 pm | In-Person only | LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
Computer Lab is open to LBB clients
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10 am to 3 pm
In person instruction is available on all assistive technology devices including Android, Braille Displays, Chromebook, FUSION, IOS, iPhone, JAWS, Mac, Notetakers, NVDA, OrCam, practice typing skills, Windows Magnifier, Windows Narrator, practice using Windows PC, ZoomText Magnifier, ZoomText Magnifier \ Reader, and more.
Community Groups – Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
Groups are for seniors who are visually impaired. You are welcome to join a group if you or a loved one are experiencing vision loss. Individuals attending are in all stages of vision loss.
- Westminster Oaks – 2^nd Wednesday of the month
  Wednesday, April 10th | 2:30 to 3:30 pm
  Fireside Room, Parry Center
  Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Program Specialist
  Open to the public.
- Westminster Oaks - Assistive Technology Training
  1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month | 10 am to 11 am | LBB
  Thursday, April 4th and 18thGroup Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
  Transportation to LBB provided by Westminster Oaks.
  
  This training will teach how technology (cell phones, tablets, pads, and/or laptops) can provide more independence to individuals with vision loss. Please bring the device you would like to learn more about.
- Advent Christian Village – 1^st Monday of the Month*
  Monday, May 6th | 1:30 to 3:00 pm
  Old Pavilion Room
  Group Leader: Wayne Warner, Director of Adult Programs
  Open to the public.
  *If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, class will be held on the following Monday.
Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Sharon Scherbarth Simmons, CTVI, COMS, Youth Program and Orientation & Moblity Specialist
Terrence Snider, Program Specialist