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 Head 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
  Thursday | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Group Call | Please call John for number.
  Group Leader: John Ryan, Program Specialist
  
  
• Android Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features
  Wednesday | 2:00 pm to 3:00 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, October 11th | 2:30 to 3:30 pm
    Event is scheduled for 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with lunch from noon to 1:00 pm
    Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Program Specialist
    Open to the public.
    
    
  • Advent Christian Village – 1^st Monday of the Month*
    Monday, October 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, CTVI, COMS, Youth Program and Orientation & Moblity Specialist
  Terrence Snider, Program Coordinator

 September Activities:

• • September 7 | North Florida Christian Football Game
    5:00 to 7:30 pm

  • September 10 | Bowling
    Capital Lanes Bowling Alley | 1:30 pm to 3 pm

  • September 14 | Leon High Football Game
    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm 

  • September 20 | Share Night | September Birthdays
    LBB | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

  • September 28 | Fat Cat Cafe 
    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm