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LBB logo COMS Saturdays Saturday, April 27th 10 am to 1 pm LBB 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace RSVP b April 22 to Jeanette at 850-942-3658 #216 or jmercer@seeingindependence.org

COMS Saturdays Information

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Thank You Dining in the Dark Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor
The Bailey & Wilson Family
David Darm

Gold Sponsors

Demont Insurance logo with navy letters

Publix Super Markets Charities logo in green and black

westminster oaks logo in blue

Silver Sponsors
Aegis Business Technologies
Amy Elam | Ally Financial Group
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Leon Lodge #5
M of Tallahassee, Inc.
MidSouth Bank
Rambana & Ricci PLLC
Tina Torrance & Family
Watson & Associates PA CPAs

Partners
Leon County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team

Tallahassee Magazine logo
WCTV tv logo

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Join us for LBB's next COMS Saturdays scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. If you struggle with navigating your home and community due to low vision? This is your chance to learn orientation and mobility skills and for your family or friends to learn sighted guide techniques to assist you! COMS Saturdays is designed to benefit our clients with vision loss and blindness, their family members and/or friends, and those in the community who want to learn the basics of orientation and mobility. LBB is hosting monthly trainings for clients to work individually with our Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to sharpen cane skills, improve knowledge of compass directions, and properly navigate sidewalks and changes in terrain. Family and friends will learn the proper skills to be a sighted guide. Community partners, direct service providers, and those in the community interested in learning are welcome to join us. If this date does not work for your schedule, training will continue throughout the year on the last Saturday of each month. We look forward to seeing you! What is Orientation & Mobility? Orientation and mobility training helps people with a visual impairment learn how to navigate their environment with skills and confidence. This training will teach how to know where you are in an environment and create a plan to get where you want to go safely and successfully. Orientation refers to an individual’s sense of place within their environment and mobility is the plan to move from one place to another. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss #orientationandmobility #certifiedorientationandmobilityspecialist #COMS

We are proud to welcome Barby Moro to LBB’s board of directors! With experience in both the nonprofit and business sector, Barby is a valuable addition to our board. As the former managing partner and chief operating officer at RedEye Coffee, she offers experience in budget oversight and human resources. Her vast nonprofit management and strategic leadership experience will also be an asset to the organization. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

We are excited to announce Dahlia Challenger has joined LBB’s board of directors! As a resident of Gadsden County, Dahlia brings a vast array of experience to LBB with more than 35 years of social work and program management expertise. In addition to a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Florida A & M University, she has experience serving individuals with disabilities and connecting them to community resources with the goal of maintaining independence and dignity. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

Blind CAN Film Festival is free and begins today and continues through Saturday! “Canes*, Cameras, ACTION” is the slogan for the 4th annual Film Festival, in Tallahassee the Art's District and a day of free films at the Challenger Learning Center on Saturday. *Guide dogs are welcome. Organizers say the goal is simple, to raise awareness of what the blind CAN do, local to global, through entertainment.

The inaugural COMS Saturday was a huge success! LBB's CEO, @Kristina Wilfong Torrance, dreamed it and the community responded in a huge way! We had the opportunity to host more than 40 people at our office. In addition to perfect weather and great company, those with sight had the opportunity to be a sighted guide, while those with a visual impairment learned new tips for using their white canes. @StarMetro came out as well, giving demonstrations on safe boarding of their buses and planning routes. Special thanks to StarMetro (Kate & TK), City Commissioner Jack Porter, and Elizabeth E. George Photography. #seeingindependence #comssaturdays #orientationandmobility #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

Promoting Women's Eye Health & Safety Month is important since women are at a higher risk for eye disease and eye related health issues. On average, because women live longer than men, their risk of developing eye conditions associated with aging are higher. Women also have unique health issues related to pregnancy and menopause due to fluctuating hormone levels. Women may notice changes in their ability to see clearly during pregnancy. Women with pre-existing conditions, like glaucoma, high blood pressure or diabetes, should alert their eye doctor of these conditions and be monitored closely before planning to become pregnant and during pregnancy. Dry eye also affects more than 3.2 million American women middle-aged and older. Early, annual eye exams, and treatment for most eye diseases can significantly reduce vision loss. #seeingindepence #womeneyehealthandsafetymonth #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

Thank you to LBB board member, JoAnna Neely for joining LBB's Debara Jump at Friday's Suwannee County Health & Wellness Fair at Advent Christian Village. #seeingindependence #adventchristianvillage #SuwanneeCounty #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

RSVP deadline is Monday, March 25th! Do you struggle with navigating your home and community due to low vision? This is a chance for you to learn orientation and mobility skills and for your family or friends to learn sighted guide techniques to assist you! COMS Saturdays is designed to benefit our clients with vision loss and blindness, their family members or friends, and those in the community who want to learn the basics of orientation and mobility. LBB is hosting monthly trainings for clients to work individually with our Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to sharpen cane skills, improve knowledge of compass directions, properly navigate sidewalks and changes in terrain, and safe bus boarding. Family and friends will also skills to be a sighted guide. Community partners, direct service providers, and those in the community interested in learning are welcome to join us at our inaugural COMS Saturday on March 30th. If this date does not work for your schedule, training will continue throughout the year on the last Saturday of each month. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! What is Orientation & Mobility? Orientation and mobility training helps people with a visual impairment learn how to navigate their environment with skills and confidence. This training will teach how to know where you are in an environment and create a plan to get where you want to go safely and successfully. Orientation refers to an individual’s sense of place within their environment and mobility is the plan to move from one place to another. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss #orientationandmobility #certifiedorientationandmobilityspecialist #COMS

Need help navigating your home following vision loss? Or do you have a family member or friend you offer assistance to because of their vision loss, this is the perfect opportunity for you! COMS Saturdays is designed to benefit our clients with vision loss and blindness, their family members or friends, and those in the community who want to learn the basics of orientation and mobility. LBB is hosting monthly trainings for clients to work individually with our Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to sharpen their cane skills, improve their knowledge of compass directions, properly navigate sidewalks and changes in terrain, and safe bus boarding. Family and friends will also gain experience and learn skills to be a sighted guide. Community partners, direct service providers, and those in the community interested in learning are welcome to join us at our inaugural COMS Saturday on March 30th. Training will continue throughout the year on the last Saturday of each month. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! What is Orientation & Mobility? Orientation and mobility training helps people with a visual impairment learn how to navigate their environment with skills and confidence. This training will teach how to know where you are in an environment and create a plan to get where you want to go safely and successfully. Orientation refers to an individual’s sense of place within their environment and Mobility is the plan to move from one place to another. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss #orientationandmobility #COMS

The paddleboard’s wood strips have been nailed, varnished, and it's ready for the water. LBB’s Youth Camp will be making their final visit to the Maritime Center this Saturday to test out their hard work! #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

LBB had another successful Dining in the Dark thanks to all of our sponsors, those who purchased tickets, board and committee members, volunteers, partners, Turnbull Center, Social Catering and Events, Photographer Andrea Jones, musical talent - Chapin Frazee and Frank Douglas, and these guys - the Leon County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team! #DiningInTheDark #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss

COMS Saturdays is designed to benefit our clients with vision loss and blindness, their friends and family members, and those in the community who want to learn the basics of orientation and mobility. LBB is hosting monthly trainings for clients to work individually with our Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) to sharpen their cane skills, improve their knowledge of compass directions, properly navigate sidewalks and changes in terrain, and safe bus boarding. Family and friends will also gain experience and learn skills to be a sighted guide. Community partners, direct service providers, and those in the community interested in learning are welcome to join us at our inaugural COMS Saturday on March 30th. Training will continue throughout the year on the last Saturday of each month. Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! What is Orientation & Mobility? Orientation and mobility training helps people with a visual impairment learn how to navigate their environment with skills and confidence. This training will teach how to know where you are in an environment and create a plan to get where you want to go safely and successfully. Orientation refers to an individual’s sense of place within their environment and Mobility is the plan to move from one place to another. #seeingindependence #guidingpeoplethroughvisionloss #orientationandmobility #COMS