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
  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.
  
  
• Beginning Cooking Class - Clients will learn how to shop, prepare food, cook, and other important kitchen skills.
  Every Friday in October | 10 am to Noon
  Group Leader, Cassandra Jessie, VRT
  
  
• Health & Wellness Series - This is a 4-week series focusing on cyber security, nutrition, exercise, and safety related to being out in the community.
  Thursdays | 10 am to Noon | October 3, 10, 17, and 24
  Group Leader, Cassandra Jessie, VRT
  
  
• 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, October 9^th | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
    Parry Center - Fireside Room  
    
    Mark your calendar for the 2^nd Wednesday of the month to join LBB’s Vision Loss Support Group for individuals who are visually impaired. You are welcome to join the group if you are 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
    1^st and 3^rd Thursday of every month | 10 am to 11:30 am | LBB
    Thursday, October 3^rd and 17^th
    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, October 7^th | 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
  
  October Calendar
  
  

  • Saturday, October 5             Transition Program* – Workplace Readiness Training at LBB | 10 am to 2 pm

  • Wednesday, October 9         Fall Sensory Activity at LBB | 4:30 to 6:30 pm
    

  • Saturday, October 12           Transition Program* - Work-Base Learning Experience at Tally Cat Café | 10 am to 3 pm

  • Tuesday, October 15            White Cane Day | Cooking Experience at LBB | 4:30 to 6:30 pm

  • Friday, October 18               Descriptive Movie Night TBA | 4:30 to 6:30 pm

  • Wednesday, October 23      Pumpkin Patch Exploration | 4:30 to 6:30 pm

  • Thursday, October 24          World of Work Expo* at Lively Technical College | 8:30 am to 1 pm

  • Saturday, October 26           COMS Saturday at LBB | 9 am to 1 pm

  • Wednesday, October 30       Fall Share Night & Costumer Parade at LBB | 4:30 to 6:30 pm