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: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Programs 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 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 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

  • Computer Lab is open to LBB clients
    Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday | 10 am to 3 pm
    In person instruction 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 – 2nd Wednesday of the month
      Wednesday, June 14th | 2:30 to 3:30 pm
      Fireside Room in the Parry Center
      Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Program Specialist

      Open to the public.

    • Advent Christian Village – 1st Monday of the Month*
      Monday, June 5th | 1:30 to 3:00 pm
      Old Plantation 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

Summer Youth Group Activities:

    • Transition Program (14-22)

      June 24 | 9 am to 3 pm

      July 10 - 14 | 9 am to 4 pm

    • Children's Program (6-13)

      June 26 - 29 | 9 am to 4 pm

      July 17 - 20 | 9 am to 4 pm