FOCB was joined today by Gabriel Habech of Beyond Sight, who shared his new, innovative technology for the blind and visually impaired he and his team are developing. His AI headset captures the surrounding environment and translates it into intuitive vibration and audio feedback. It detects objects at various levels (floor, waist, and head level) […]
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FOCB Crafters Painting Workshop: We welcomed back Peter Broody who led a wonderful painting class for our blind and visually impaired students. The artwork on canvas came out beautifully, using various paint colors, brushes, water, and objects to create shapes. Thank you, Peter, for a wonderful class!
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Bob Schrepfer of the Magnification Company joined FOCB staff and students for a wonderful presentation on their products. They have the most effective magnifying devices, text-to-speech products, and low-vision services to help people achieve visual independence. The Magnification Company provides in-home demonstrations at no charge throughout 90% of Florida. Apart from Florida’s panhandle, they bring
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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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Jason Goldfield, our assistive technology teacher, led a wonderful workshop last Friday on the latest features of the META A.I glasses…for those who own a pair and others who are interested. We will be posting an AUDIO link soon of the workshop! Thanks, Jason, for an informative discussion.
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FOCB’S Assistive Technology teacher, Jason Goldfield, conducted an informative workshop and demonstration last Tuesday, July 28, on the EchoVision AI glasses, with the company donating a pair for his use. The new glasses are use a built-in camera and artificial intelligence to see the world for you. Per their website: “Battery life is around 6
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What a blast we had with Resource Depot’s teacher, Mary Glazier and her “Collective Dreams for a Waste-Free Planet” workshop. She had FOCB students create a mixed-media woven art piece that “expressed their dreams for a cleaner world rooted in sustainability, creativity, and environmental hope.” They used a large, circular cardboard base, yarns, and a
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It was standing room only as FOCB staff and students took a refresher course in CPR and other live-saving skills. Fatou Benoit, Community Education Specialist with PB County Fire Rescue led us through proper ways to do CPR on adults, children, and ourselves along with what to do if you found someone drowning. Also training
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