All individual classes and groups are available to individuals with vision loss. For information on joining a group, scheduling an appointment with a specialist or to RSVP for a class, please contact Savannah at 850-942-3658, Ext 206 or email
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Beginning Adaptive Cooking Class
Thursday, October 2nd and 9th | 10 am to 2 pm at LBB
Class will be held the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month through November 13th
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie, VRT
This class will help you navigate recipes, safely use kitchen utensils, and overcome other challenges in the kitchen. -
Advanced Cooking Class
Thursday, October 16th and 23rd | 10 am to Noon
Class will be held the 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month through Thursday, November 20th
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie VRT
This class will help you continue to build your confidence and kitchen skills to plan and prepare a meal independently. - Beginning Orientation & Mobility Training
Wednesday, October 8th and 22nd | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at LBB
Monthly on 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Group Leader: Jennifer Stephens, TVI COMS
Orientation is an individual's ability to know where you are in a given space and mobility is navigating between two places safely, efficiently, and as independently as possible. During this training, we will cover several different topics including white cane techniques, human guide instructions, and utilization of public transportation. - Beginning Braille Group
Wednesday, October 15th | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday
Group Leader: Janet Acheson Ed.S. TVI
Explore casual and fun uses of braille along with other tactile techniques to engage in the world around you. - Intermediate Braille Group
Wednesday, October 1st | 10 am to Noon at LBB
Monthly on the 1st Wednesday
Group Leader: Janet Acheson Ed.S. TVI
Learn how to apply braille into your daily activities. This group will be helpful for those receiving individual braille lessons at LBB and those who already know braille. - Field Trip Fridays - Lunch & Movie
Friday, October 24th | 11:30 am | Independence Landing, 3025 School House Rd
Monthly on the 4th Friday of every month
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie, VRT
Meet at Independence Landing for lunch followed by a movie. - Vision Loss Peer Support Group
Wednesday, October 1st and 15th
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon to 1:30 pm at LBB
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas MSW - Employment Readiness Group
Tuesdays | 10 am to 11:30 am | Group Call | Please call Jeff for the number.
Thursdays | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB | In-Person only
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas MSW
This group will help you enhance essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in the workforce. You will also learn vital soft skills like communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability.
- Beginning iPhone & iPad Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
Tuesday | 1 pm to 4 pm | In-Person only at LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan - Android Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
Wednesday | 1 pm to 2 pm | In-Person only at LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan - Advanced iPhone Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
Wednesday | 2 pm to 3 pm | In-Person only at LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan - iPhone and iPad Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
Tuesday | 4 pm to 5 pm | Group Call Only
Please call Janet at 850-942-3658 Ext 212 to connect with the group.
Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S. TVI - Computer Lab - Available to LBB clients
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10 am to 3 pm | Please call John to schedule a time at 850-942-3658 Ext 222.
In person instruction available on computers and assistive technology devices including iPad, iPhone, Android, Braille Displays, Windows PC, Alexa, Chromebook, Mac, FUSION, JAWS, Notetakers, NVDA, OrCam, Windows Magnifier, Windows Narrator, Windows PC, ZoomText Magnifier, and ZoomText Magnifier \ Reader. We also provide practice on Windows PC and typing accuracy skills. - Community Groups – Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
Groups are for seniors who are visually impaired and their family and friends. 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 – Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
Wednesday, October 8th | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Parry Center - Fireside Room
2nd Wednesday of the month Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S. TVI
Join LBB’s Vision Loss Support Group for individuals who are visually impaired, experiencing vision loss, or have a loved one or friend experiencing vision loss. Individuals attending are in all stages of vision loss.
Open to the public.
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Westminster Oaks - Assistive Technology Training
Thursday, October 2nd and 16th | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
Group Leader: John Ryan
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 – 1st Monday of the Month*
Monday, October 6th | 1:30 to 3 pm | Old Pavilion Room
Group Leader: Wayne Warner
Open to the public.
*If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, class will be held on the following Monday.
- Westminster Oaks – Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
- Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Group Leaders: Sharon Scherbarth Simmons, COMS CTVI, Children's Program Director
and Terrence Snider, Transition Program Director
October Activities:
- Thursday, September 4th | Transition Students | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Tallahassee State College Resource Fair, TSC Campus - Saturday September 6th | Youth Group | 9 am to 5 pm
FSU Football Game, Orientation & Mobility and Work-Based Learning Experience - Monday, September 8th | Youth Group | 5 pm to 7 pm at LBB
Share Night, Activities of Daily Living and Workplace Readiness Training - Saturday, September 20th | Transition Students | 10 am to 2 pm
Farmer’s Market Exploration, Work-Based Learning Experience - Monday, September 22nd | Youth Group | 5 pm to 7 pm
Instruction in Public Speaking, Sensory and Cognitive/Instruction in Self-Advocacy - Saturday, September 27th | Transition Students | 10 am to 2 pm
College Tour, Counseling on Enrollment Opportunities
- Thursday, September 4th | Transition Students | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
