Classes and groups are available to individuals with vision loss. For more information on joining a group or scheduling an appointment with a specialist, please contact Savannah at 850-942-3658, Ext 206 or email
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Please RSVP for classes to Savannah at 850-942-3658 #206 or
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Quit Smoking Now Class - Zoom Class
Thursday, April 24, May 1, 8, and 15 | 10 am to 11 am
The free, expert-led class is being offered by Bend AHEC and Tobacco Free Florida. Incentives will be offered to participants attending all 4 classes including free nicotine replacement therapy supplies such as gum, patches or lozenges while supplies last and if medically appropriate for ages 18 years or older.
Instructor: Yolanda Gillette-Carlson, CTTS, Outrech Manager, Big Bend AHEC - Field Trip Fridays - Lunch & Movie
Friday, April 25th | Last Friday of every month
Meet at Independence Landing, 3025 School House Road at 11:30 for Lunch followed by a movie at Noon.
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie, VRT
More Field Trip Fridays to come - watch for announcements on social media and LBB's website. - Beginning Orientation & Mobility Training
Wednesday, April 9th and 23rd | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm | LBB
Monthly on 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Orientation is an individual's ability to know where you are in a given space. Mobility is navigating between two places safely, efficiently, and as independently as possible. You will learn white cane techniques as well as human guide instructions. In addition, you will learn how to utilize public transportation.
Group Leader: Jennifer Stephens, TVI COMS - Beginning Cooking Class
This 8-week class will help you get back in the kitchen with confidence!
Thursday, March 6th | 10 am to 2 pm | LBB
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie VRT - Intermediate/Advanced Cooking Class
This 10-week class will provide you with advanced skills!
Thursday, March 13th | 10 am to 2 pm | LBB
Group Leader: Cassandra Jessie VRT -
Beginning Braille Group
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday | Tuesday, April 15th | Noon to 1:30 pm
You will explore casual and fun uses of braille along with other tactile techniques to engage in the world around you.
Group Leader: Janet Acheson Ed.S. TVI - Intermediate Braille Group
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday | Tuesday, April 8th | 10 am to Noon
You will learn how to apply braille into your daily activities. This group will be helpful for those receiving individual braille lessons at LBB and those who already know braille.
Group Leader: Janet Acheson Ed.S. TVI - Vision Loss Peer Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | Noon to 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2nd and 16th
Group Leader: Jeffery Douglas MSW - 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 - 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 - Advanced iPhone & Android Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features with questions and answers
Wednesday | 1 pm to 3 pm | In-Person only | LBB
Group Leader: John Ryan - iPhone and iPad Lesson & Support Group - Learn accessibility features with questions and answers
Wednesday | 3 pm to 4 pm | Group Call Only | Please call John at 850-942-3658 Ext 222 to connect with the group.
Group Leader: John Ryan - 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 – 2nd Wednesday of the month
LBB Monthly Vision Loss Support Group
Wednesday, April 9th | 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Parry Center - Fireside Room
Group Leader: Janet Acheson
Mark your calendar for the 2nd 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.
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Westminster Oaks - Assistive Technology Training
Thursday, April 3rd and 17th
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month | 10 am to 11:30 am | LBB
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.
Group Leader: John Ryan - Advent Christian Village – 1st Monday of the Month*
Monday, April 7th | 1:30 to 3 pm
Old Pavilion Room
Group Leader: Wayne Warner
Open to the public.
*If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, class will be held on the following Monday.
- Westminster Oaks – 2nd Wednesday of the month
- Youth Group (ages 6 to 22)
Sharon Scherbarth Simmons, COMS CTVI, Children's Program Director
Terrence Snider, Transition Program Director
April Calendar:
- Saturday, April 5 | Transition Group | Work-Based Learning Experience | To be announced | 10 am to 2 pm
- Tuesday, April 8 | Youth Group | Activities of Daily Living & Job Exploration Counseling | LBB | 5 pm to 7 pm
- Thursday, April 10 | LBB Open House | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm | You are welcome to join us
- Friday, April 18 | Instruction in Self-Advocacy | LBB | 10 am to 2 pm
- Saturday, April 19 | Transition Group | Workplace Readiness Training | LBB | 10 am to 2 pm
- Tuesday, April 22 | Youth Group | Orientation & Mobility and Workplace Readiness Training | LBB | 5 pm to 7 pm
- Thursday, April 24 | Youth Group | Counseling on Enrollment Opportunities and Communication Skills Training | LBB | 5 pm to 7 pm
- Tuesday, April 29 | Youth Group | Share Night | Activities of Daily Living and Workplace Readiness Training | LBB | 5 pm to 7 pm
