Classes

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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• Rose Bouquet Workshop
  Friday, August 15th | 10 to Noon at LBB
  A Country Rose Florist designer will teach you how to arrange a beautiful bouquet of roses, greenery, and filler in a vase for you to take home.

• Legal Services of North Florida - Available legal services to the community
  Wednesday, August 20^th | Noon – 1 pm
  Legal Services Jada Simpson, Disaster Program Assistant and Kathy Grunewald, Disaster Coordinator Attorney will discuss civil legal aid, services offered, and disaster legal issues. In addition, they will bring their mobile bus to sign-up those needing their services.

• Beginning Adaptive Cooking Class
  Begins Thursday, August 7th | 10 am to 2 pm at LBB
  Class will be held the 1st and 2nd Thursday of the month through November 13^th
  Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie, VRT
  This class will help you navigate recipes, safely use kitchen utensils, and overcome other challenges in the kitchen. 
  Space is limited. RSVP Savannah to 850-942-3658 #206 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Advanced Cooking Class
  Starts Thursday, August 21^st | 10 am to Noon
  Class will be held the 3^rd and 4th Thursday of the month through Thursday, November 20^th
  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.
  Space is limited. RSVP to Savannah at 850-942-3658 #206 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Beginning Orientation & Mobility Training
  Wednesday, August 13th and 27th | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at LBB
  Monthly on 2^nd & 4^th 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, August 20th | 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 - Please note the date change for August
  Tuesday, August 5th | 10 am to Noon at LBB
  Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 
  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, August 22nd | 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, August 6th and 20th
  1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon to 1:30 pm at LBB
  Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas MSW
  Please note, during the June 18th Group, the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Unit will be providing an Active Shooter Program. A Community Relations Deputy designated as a Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner with Instructor Certification will be presenting the program.
  
  
• 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 3 pm | In-Person only at LBB
  Group Leader: John Ryan
  
  
• Advanced iPhone & Android Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
  Wednesday | 1 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
  Wednesday | 3 pm to 4 pm | Group Call Only
  Please call John at 850-942-3658 Ext 222 to connect with the group.
  Group Leader: John Ryan
  
  
• Computer Lab - Available to LBB clients
  Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10 am to 3 pm | Please call John at 850-556-3329 to schedule a time.
  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 – 2^nd Wednesday of the month 
    LBB Monthly Vision Loss Support Group 
    Wednesday, August 13^th | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Parry Center - Fireside Room 
    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.
    
    

  • Westminster Oaks - Assistive Technology Training
    Thursday, August 7th and 21st
    1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB
    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 – 1^st Monday of the Month*
    Monday, August 4th | 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. 
    
    

Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Group Leaders: 
Sharon Scherbarth Simmons, COMS CTVI, Children's Program Director
Terrence Snider, Transition Program Director

Please check back for more August activities.