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 Savannah Stephens at LBB at 850-942-3658, Ext 206 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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• Braille Activity Group 
  Tuesday, December 17 | 1:30 pm to 3 pm | LBB
  Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S. TVI
  This is the perfect opportunity for LBB clients who are curious about or have been wanting to learn braille! 
  RSVP Savannah at 850-942-3658 Ext 206 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Vision Loss Peer Support Group
  1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon to 1:30 pm
  Wednesday, November 6th and 20th
  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.
  
  
• 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, December 11^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, November 7^th and 21^st
    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, December 2nd | 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
  *   Transition Group only
  ** Pre-ETS:  Pre-Emplyment Transition Services
  
  November Calendar
  
  
  • Sunday, November 3             Wakulla High School play | 1:30 to 4 pm
  • Wednesday, November 6      Fall Cooking Experience | 5 to 7 pm
  • Sunday, November 10           Pre-ETS** Brunch & Job Discussion* | 8 am to Noon
  • Tuesday, November 12          North Florida Fair Night | 5:30 to 8 pm
  • Saturday, November 16         Ramsey Project: Service with a Smile* | 10 am to 3 pm
  • Friday/Saturday, Nov 22/23   Lock-In and Share Night at LBB | 5 pm to 8 am
  • Tuesday, November 26          Thanksgiving Share Night at LBB | 4:30 to 7pm
  • Saturday, November 30         Ramsey Project: Memory is Key* | 10 am to 3 pm