Classes are available to individuals with vision loss and we do 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
You may also follow us on Facebook (Lighthouse BigBend) and Instagram (lbb-lighthouseofthebigbend) for more information.
- 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, Programs 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, Programs 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, Programs Specialist - Computer Lab 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
Monthly Vision Loss Support Groups are for seniors who are visually impaired. You are welcome to join a group if you are experiencing vision loss or have a loved one experiencing vision loss. Individuals attending are in all stages of vision loss
- Westminster Oaks – 2nd Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, May 10th | 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Group Leader: Janet Acheson, Ed.S., CTVI, Programs Specialist
Westminster Oaks - Parry Center - Fireside Room
Open to the public. - Advent Christian Village – 1st Monday of the Month*
Monday, May 1st | 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Group Leader: Wayne Warner, Director of Adult Programs
Advent Christian Village - Old Plantation Room
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, CTVI, COMS, Youth Programs and Orientation
& Moblity Specialist
Terrence Snider, Program Coordinator
April Youth Group Activities:
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- Zoom Call
Thursday, April 6 | 4:30 to 5:30 pm - Easter Egg Hunt & FSU Circus
Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Meet at LBB for transportation. - Orientation & Mobility Event LBB
Thursday, April 13 | 4:30 to 6:30 pm - Earth Day Celebration at LBB
Thursday, April 20 | 4:30 to 6:30 pm - Musical Performance at TCC
Thursday, April 27
Meet at LBB at 4:30 pm for transportation. - Transition Group Only Activity with Tina Torrance
Saturday, April 29 | Details to be announced.
- Zoom Call