FOCB had a wonderful, informative workshop with financial advisor, Katherine Chacon, from Edward Jones in Palm Springs. She discussed with us the various ways to make your money grow and work for you along with investment planning, retirement, and more. If you’d like to talk with Katherine, feel free to contact her: Katherine ChaconFinancial Advisor …
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A big thank you to Mary Clifford from Hadley! She is the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development and visited us this past Tuesday, 11/18 for a workshop-discussion on the tons of free programs Hadley offers the blind & visually impaired. Visit their website to learn about it all and sign up for their newsletter. From …
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FOCB’s workshop on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 was incredible. Fatou Benoit came to our school to teach students and staff life-saving skills. She is the Fire Safety Specialist with the Community Risk Reduction Division of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The hour was filled with many things, such as the proper CPR techniques to use, …
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FOCB students and staff received a wonderful, informative lesson on self-defense and being safe out there in the world, whether we are walking to our cars, sitting on a park bench, or just being out on the streets.
Many thanks go out to Palm Tran leadership who agreed to come to our Center this past Tuesday, 1/13/26, for a workshop-discussion on all the new changes happening in 2026 for Palm Tran. Most of our students use PT to travel to FOCB (and everywhere) in Palm Beach County and they had many questions. It …
Amy Elakman from Talking Books Library came to FOCB on Tuesday, 7/16, to share her creativity with our visually impaired students. She taught our students how to mold art pieces out of clay. Such a wonderful day. Thank you, Amy!
Amy Elakman of Talking Books Library joined FOCB for a craft workshop, creating beautiful vases of flowers from glass jars, yarn, trinkets and other pieces of art. They came out looking amazing and our students had a wonderful time!
FOCB students attended an intensive class/workshop, let by Judy Porro, our certified O&M specialist. She reviewed brain-based learning and important independent living skills, helping our students to overcome physical and emotional obstacles to confidently travel beyond the confines of their home. Some of the things our visually impaired students learn in classes with Judy: How …
Renowned scientist and researcher, Dr. Maruit Ram Gudavalli (“Ram”), joined FOCB today to lead students and staff in an amazing chair yoga workshop. A Ph.D. and professor at Keiser University, Ram has received several awards for his research on spinal biomechanics and has traveled throughout the world to present his research at bioengineering conferences related …
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Amy from Talking Books Library had our FOCB crafters creating beautiful wreaths made out of fabric square and pool noodles. Everyone had an amazing time!
