Classes

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
  
  
• Beginning iPhone & iPad Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
  Tuesday | 1 pm to 3 pm | In-Person only | LBB
  Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
  
  
• Advanced iPhone & Android Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
  Wednesday | 1 pm to 3 pm | In-Person only | LBB
  Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
  
  
• iPhone and iPad Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features and ask questions
  Wednesday | 3 pm to 4 pm | Remote only | Please call John at 850-556-3329 to connect with the group.
  Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
  
  
• 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 is available on all 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 
    Wednesday, August 14th | 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 11:30 am | LBB
    Thursday, September 5th and 19th
    Group 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, September 9th | 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, COMS CTVI, Children's Program Director
  Terrence Snider, Transition Program Director
  *Indicates Transition Group
  
  September Calendar
  
  

  • Saturday, September 7             Linked In Certifications*
                                                      LBB | 10 am to 2 pm

  • Wednesday, September 12      Orientation & Mobility and Workplace Readiness Training Activity
                                                      LBB | 4 pm to 6:30 pm

  • Tuesday, September 17           Work Based Learning Experience /Activities of Daily Living Activity
                                                      LBB | 4 pm to 6:30 pm

  • Friday, September 20              Techno Demo Day
                                                     TSC | 9 am to 5 pm

  • Saturday, September 21          Linked In Certifications*
                                                     LBB | 10 am to 2 pm

  • Wednesday, September 25      Job Experience Counseling and Orientation & Mobility Activity
                                                     Tally Cat Café | 4 pm to 6:30 pm

  • Saturday, September 28          COMS Saturday
                                                     LBB | 10 am to Noon