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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- Summer Kitchen Hours with Cassandra
Every Thursday in July | 10 am to Noon at LBB
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie, VRT
Do you have a recipe you've been wanting to try or need help with? Is there another challenge you have in the kitchen? This is your perfect opportunity! Bring your recipe or challenge and Cassandra will help you navigate the recipe, use the gadget, or find a way to overcome your kitchen challenge. You're welcome to join Cassandra every week or when your schedule permits.
- Beginning Orientation & Mobility Training
Wednesday, June 9th and 23rd | 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, July 16th | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB
Group Leader: Janet Acheson Ed.S. TVI
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday (please note, the date and time of this class has been changed)
Explore casual and fun uses of braille along with other tactile techniques to engage in the world around you. - Intermediate Braille Group
Tuesday, July 8th | 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, July 25th | 11:30 am at Independence Landing, 3025 School House Road
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, July 2nd and 16th
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
Tuesday | 10 am to 11:30 am | Group Call | Please call Jeff for the number.
Thursday | 10 am to 11:30 am at LBB | In-Person only
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas MSW - 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 – 2nd Wednesday of the month
LBB Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
Wednesday, July 9th | 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.
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Westminster Oaks - Assistive Technology Training
Thursday, July 3rd and 17th
1st and 3rd 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 – 1st Monday of the Month*
Monday, July 7th | 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 – 2nd Wednesday of the month
Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Group Leaders:
Sharon Scherbarth Simmons, COMS CTVI, Children's Program Director
Terrence Snider, Transition Program Director
Summer Camp Schedule:
- Camp week #2: Transition Group (ages 14 to 22)
Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3 | 9 am to 4 pm - Camp week #3: Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 | 9 am to 4 pm - Camp week #4: Transition Group (ages 14 to 22)
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 | 9 am to 4 pm
