About Us

Who We Are

LBB is a nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting people with vision loss. Services are provided on a one to one or group basis without regard to individual or family income level, race, creed, age, disability or national origin.

Mission 

The mission of LBB is to enhance the lives of individuals who live with vision loss in the Big Bend area through direct services, community engagement, and education.  

Who We Serve

LBB serves individuals, from birth through life, who are legally blind, and live in one the following counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, or Wakulla. 

What We Do

LBB offers services to assist individuals seeking to be independent or maintain their independence after losing vision later in life. 

LBB's Services:

• Techniques of independent daily living
• Communication - reading, writing, and phone
• Assistive technology including computers
• Orientation and mobility - moving safely around your home, workplace, and community
• Employment skills
• Recreation and leisure activities
• Individual and family adjustment counseling
  

Become an LBB Client

If you would like to speak with LBB about our services and becoming a client, 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.. 

LBB Privacy Policy

LBB does not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.

This policy applies to all information received by LBB, both online and offline, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

LBB supporters are added to mailing lists only with permission. Donors are removed from mailing lists upon an easily identifiable “Opt-Out,” “Unsubscribe,” or “Do Not Mail” through email or online webpage form. 

Accreditation

LBB is accredited by The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER). LBB is proud to again receive the AER Accreditation Council's 5 year accreditation as of July 2023.

LBB Client Referral Form