Event Category: Workshops

Our talented orientation and mobility instructor, Judy Porro, led today’s support group where she discussed with our blind and visually impaired students the top 10 “engaging conversation starters” for building social and emotional skills. Developing these skills is crucial for navigating daily life and building meaningful relationships. Thank you, Judy, for a thoroughly engaging discussion! …

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Renowned scientist and biomechanics researcher, Dr. Maruit Ram Gudavalli joined FOCB students and staff, leading us in restorative chair yoga. A Ph.D. and professor at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Ram has received several awards for his research on spinal biomechanics and has traveled throughout the world to present his research at bioengineering conferences …

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Steve Carlson visited our center and held a wonderful, informative workshop for FOCB students and staff, sharing important updates and information on Medicare. Steve is with Owen Insurance Group and you can visit his website at: www.oweninsurancegroup.com; phone: 772-233-8513. Thank you, Steve! The session was very informative!

FOCB CRAFTERS making beautiful decoupage jars with Amy Elakman from Talking Books Library. They came out awesome! Thank you, Amy, for another amazing art workshop! Our craft class for the blind and visually impaired is free at our center, and is every Tuesday from 10AM-1115AM. Come join us!

Students had a wonderful time working on a hanging wooden sign with Amy. They chose from different sayings to install on it along with a variety of things to attach – leaves, flowers, and many others. Thank you, Amy, for another wonderful art class!

Students had a great craft class today where Amy had us work with clay and mosaic pieces and others, to create beautiful stone pieces for the home.