Florida
Low Vision Support Groups
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Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida
239.938.1200 X = 683
239.939.4323
1.800.282.8281
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Fort Myers
6901 International Center Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33912
239.939.4323
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Cape Coral
106 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida 33990
239.772.4323
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Bonita Springs
Bonita Community Health Center
3501 Health Center Boulevard, Suite 2420
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239.939.4323
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Naples
2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 209
Naples, Florida 34103
239.263.3337
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Port Charlotte
2525 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 302
Port Charlotte, Florida 33952
941.627.4422
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Bay Pines
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Jodie Teper or call 727.398.6661 X=4515
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
10000 Bay Pines Boulevard
Bay Pines, FL 33744
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Boca Raton
Mae Volen Low Vision Support Group
The Volen Center
1515 West Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561.395.8920
Fax: 561.338.9127
1.866.711.6872
Meets Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Web Site
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Boynton Beach
AllianceCare In-Sight Low Vision Program
In-Sightful
Laura Marshall
2500 Quantum Lakes Drive, Suite 108
Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8308
561.244.0220
561.244.2639
Fax: 561.244.0221
Meets 6:00 PM
Web Site
Against All Odds Low Vision Support Group
Low Vision Support Group sponsored by
the Macular Disease Association of Boynton Beach
For more information, call Jerry Rosenberg at 561.740.7816 (Macular Disease Association of Boynton Beach) or Aaron Beckwith at 561.369.3878
Clayton Conference Center
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
2815 South Seacrest Boulevard (corner of 26th Street)
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561.737.7733 (Bethesda Memorial Hospital)
Meets 3rd Friday 3:00 PM
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Outlook Club Low Vision Support Group
For more information, call William Quinette at 561.732.0427
Boynton Beach Center
128 East Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-742-6240
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Brooksville
Hernando Lighthouse For Visually Impaired & Blind
6492 California St
Brooksville, FL 34601
352.754.1132
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Hernando/East Pasco Chapter
For more information, Email David Wermuth or call 352.593.4063
4117 Mayo Sreet
Brooksville, FL 34601
Web Site
Clearwater
Pinellas Council of the Blind
For more information, call Debbie Potocki at 727.217.9775
Applebee's Restaurant
5110 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764-5720
Meets 2nd Saturday 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Web Site
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Pinellas Chapter
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
5110 East Bay Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764-5720
727.539.6388
Meets 3rd Saturday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Web Site
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Cocoa
Brevard County VIPS
Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI)
For more information, call Sherie Aston-Shell at 321.631.9791
113 King Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
Meets the 1st Friday in Titusville
Meets the 2nd Friday in Cocoa Beach
Meets the 3rd Friday in Melbourne
Web Site
Coral Gables
Sally Milledge Low Vision Support Group
For more information, call Paul Foley at 305.271.7781
Coral Gables Congregational Church
3010 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.448.7421
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Daytona Beach
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
For more information, Email Kathy Davisor or call 386.677.6886
121 Deer Lake Circle
Daytona Beach, FL 32174
Web Site
Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind
For more information, call 386.258.3441
405 White Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Web Site
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Constance Stolp or call 386.323.7534
William V Chappell, Jr VA Outpatient Clinic
National Health Care Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
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Deerfield Beach
Saint Ambrose Low Vision Support Group
For more information, call Ann Marie Muscatello at 954.941.2741
363 SE 12th Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-4423
954.427.2225 (Saint Ambrose Church)
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday 1:30 PM
Deltona
West Volusia VIPS
Cindy Justice
Deltona Community Center
980 Lakeshore Drive
Deltona, FL 32725
386.860.7389
Meets 1st Friday 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Fort Lauderdale
Lighthouse of Broward County
Lois L Deicke Center
650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954.463.4217
Email
Web Site
Against All Odds
Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Dr Marc Jay Gannon
Low Vision Institute
5333 North Dixie Highway, Suite 101
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33334
954.776.9454
Web Site
Low Vision Works by Home Advantage
Krystle Barrera
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County)
1.866.572.6444
Cell phone: 305.613.5978
Email
Low Vision Works Program
Time and place will vary depending on attendance. Please call for information.
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Fort Myers
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Joyce Thornton or call 941.939.3939 X=6284
Fort Myers Outpatient Clinic
3033 Winkler Extension
Fort Myers, FL 33906
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Also see Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida
Gainesville
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Bruce Davis or call 352.376.1611 X=5560
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
1601 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
CILNCF Low Vision Support Group
Alachua County Library's Millhopper Branch
3145 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606-6107
352.378.7474 (CILNCF)
352.334.1272 (Gainesville)
Web Site
Sponsored by the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CILNCF).
Oak Hammock Low Vision Support Group
5100 SW 25th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32608
352.548.1000
1.888.311.6483
Meets 3rd Tuesday 9:00 AM in the Multipurpose Room
Web Site
Hosted by the Oak Hammock Retirement Community at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Low Vision Support Group
Parish of Holy Faith Catholic Church
747 NW 43rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
352.376.5405 (Holy Faith Catholic Church)
Meets 4th Thursday 1:30P M in the Meeting Room #1
Email
Web Site
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Hallandale
Memorial Center Low Vision Support Group
Memorial Senior Partners Program
1726 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Hallandale, FL 33009
954.457.0501
Meet times vary, call for information
Web Site
Holly Hill
East Volusia VIPS
Allen Bornstein
Bishop’s Glen
900 LPGA Boulevard
Holly Hill, FL 32117
386.677.1630
Meets 2nd Wednesday 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Jacksonville
People with Low Vision
Presbyterian House
2020 Park Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904.633.8112
Meets 2nd Friday 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Visual Impressions Peer Support Group
Independent Living for Adult Blind (ILAB)
Florida Community College-Jacksonville
101 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904.633.8220
Meets 1st Friday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Jacksonville Council of the Blind
Regency Square Branch Library
9900 Regency Square Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Meet 3rd Monday 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Web Site
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Louise DiGennaro or call 904.232.1774
Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic
1833 Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32206
904.232.2751
1.877.870.5048
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Florida - Jacksonville Chapter
European Street Café
1704 San Marco Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207-3004
Meet 4th Monday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Email
Web Site
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Lake City
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Judy Hayes or call 386.755.3016 X=2088
Lake City VA Medical Center, NF/SGVHS
801 South Marion Street
Lake City, FL 32025
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Lantana
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Palm Beach Chapter
For more information, Email Patricia Hayes or call 561.478.0583 or 561.914.1109
Grumpy Grouper Grill
224 North 3rd Street
Lantana, FL 33462
Meet 2nd Saturday 10:30 AM
Web Site
Miami
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Roberta Goldstein or call 305.324.4455 X=3607
Miami VA Healthcare System
1201 NW 16th Street
Miami, FL 33125
305.575.7000
1.888.276.1785
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Low Vision Works by Home Advantage
Krystle Barrera
Miami, FL (Dade County)
1.866.989.0025
Cell phone: 305.613.5978
Email
Low Vision Works Program
Time and place will vary depending on attendance. Please call for information.
North Fort Myers
Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) of Southwest Florida Support Group
35 West Mariana Avenue
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
239.997.7797
Web Site
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North Miami Beach
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Greater Miami Dade Chapter
For more information, Email Elizabeth (Betty) McNally or call (305)935-4338
1960 NE 185 Terrace
North Miami Beach, FL 33179
Meets 3rd Thursday
Web Site
Oakland Park
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
5599 North Dixie Highway
Oakland Park, FL 33334
954.229.7791 (VIST Coordinator)
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Ocala
Florida Center for the Blind Low Vision Support Group
For more information, call 352.873.4700
7325 SW 32nd Street
Ocala, FL 34474
Meets weekly from September through May
Web Site
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Orlando
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email James C. Collins or call 407.629.1599
5201 Raymond Street
Orlando, FL 32803
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Mid-Florida Council of the Blind
For more information, call Jay Bader, Membership Secretary, at 407.658.2479
Booth Towers Meeting Room
633 Lake Dot Circle
Orlando, FL 32801
Meets 1st Saturday 1:00 PM
Email
Web Site
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Florida - Greater Orlando Chapter
For more information, call Dwight Sayer, Chapter President, at 407.877.1970
Picadilly Cafeteria
1840 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803-4806
Meets 4th Saturday 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Email
Web Site
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Palatka
Putnam VIPS
President Richard Johnson
Assistant President Marie Colbivin
Cherry Tree Community Center
206 Zeagler Drive
Palatka, FL 32177
386.684.6825
Meets 2nd Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Palm Coast
Flagler/Palm Coast VIP
For more information, call Pat Jones at 386.206.3061
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
5400 Belle Terre Parkway
Palm Coast, FL 32137-8824
386.253.8879 (CVI)
Meets 2nd Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sponsored by the Center for the Visually Impaired, Inc (CVI)
Pensacola
MD Support-Pensacola
Email Marlene Thompson
232 Delray Drive
Pensacola, FL 32507-2150
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
4504 Twin Oaks Drive
Pensacola, FL 32506
850.456.5886
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Low Vision Support Group sponsored by Independence for the Blind of West Florida
For more information, call 850.477.2663
3107 North Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32503
850.477.2663 (Independence for the Blind)
Web Site
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Port Charlotte
Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) of Charlotte County, Inc
For more information, call Shirley Gilmore at 941.625.8501
22107 Elmira Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Email
Web Site
Also see Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine Florida VIP Support Group
Jim Donnelly - 904.829.2150
Marilyn Wright - 904.797.3387
The River House
179 Marine Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32084-5154
Meets 3rd Thursday 1:00 PM (12:00 PM for lunch)
Main concentration is macular degeneration
Saint Lucie
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Saint Lucie Chapter
For more information, Email Carl Milleror or call 772.466.0407
Web Site
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Sarasota
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Manasota Chapter
For more information, Email Rachel Jacobs or call 941.223.3422
Sarasota, FL
Meets 2nd Saturday
Web Site
Satellite Beach
Low Vision Support Group
Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB)
674 South Patrick Drive
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
321.773.7222
Stuart
East Florida Eye Institute
Call or email for dates and times
509 SE Riverside Drive, Suite 302
Stuart, FL 34994
772.287.9000
Email
Web Site
Eye Openers Low Vision Support Group
For more information, call 772.220.0095
20/200 Fellowship, Inc
4992 SE Kingfish Avenue
Stuart, FL 34997
Meets twice a month
Email
Web Site
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Martin Chapter
For more information, Email Mark Tardif or call 772.919.1012
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
1200 SE Tenth Street
Stuart, FL 34996-4112
Meet 2nd Friday 5:00 PM
Web Site
Macular Degeneration Support Group
Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center
1441 East Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34996-2613
Call to see if group is available 772.286.0007
Web Site
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Sunrise
Learning Center for Vision Impaired Seniors
Nob Hill Banquet Hall, Soccer Club Park
10200 Sunset Strip
Sunrise, FL 33322
Meets every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
For more information, Email George Bisbikos or call at 954.742.3214
Web Site
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email April Barnes or call 954.475.8730
9800 West Commercial Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
Tamarac
NFB of Florida - Greater Broward Chapter
4717 NW 49th Drive
Tamarac, FL 33319
954.486.4111
Email
Web Site
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Tallahassee
Insight Low Vision Support Group
Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850.891.4000
Meets 3rd Tuesday 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Participants come to share ideas, support, love and laughter with others adjusting to the loss of their sight. People of all ages with low or no vision, supportive friends and family members are welcome. There is no fee. Donations to the Center are appreciated.
Florida Council of the Blind
Tallahassee Room of City Hall
300 South Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301-1721
850.422.7752 (FCB)
Meets 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM
Web Site
National Federation of the Blind of Florida - Greater Tallahassee Chapter
For more information, Email Arlen Schwerin or call 850.322.8957
PO Box 664
Old Tyme Country Buffet
1701 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303-5534
Meets 2nd Tuesday the from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Web Site
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Luis Hernandez or call 850.878.0191 X=2036
Tallahassee VA Outpatient Clinic
1607 Saint James Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
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Tampa
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Florida - East Hillsborough Chapter
For more information, call Marion Gwizdala at 813.626.2789
1003 Papaya Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
Meets 3rd Saturday 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Email
Web Site
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) of Florida - Tampa Bay Chapter
For more information, call Gloria Mills Hicks 813.281.2123
Email
Web Site
Project Vision Low Vision Support Group in association with the Florida Council of the Blind
For more information, call Jan Dalrymple at 813.689.6377
Tampa, FL 33615
Web Site
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Richard Brown or call 813.972.2000 X=7513
James A Haley Veterans Hospita
13000 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
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Venice
Florida Council of the Blind - Venice Chapter
For more information, call Joel Bauer 941.426.0554
Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 1:45 PM September through June
Village on the Isle in Venice
Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
Web Site
West Palm Beach
Veterans Administration (VA) VIST Program
VIST Coordinator: Email Jacqueline Vanbomel or call 561.882.8262
VIST Coordinator: Email John Getz or call 561.882.8262
7305 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33410-7417
1.800.972.8262
Web Site
The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) offers Vision Support Groups at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. Services are for Veterans only.
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Other Resources
Senior Centers
Lighthouse of Central Florida
Low Vision Support Group meeting at Lutheran Haven - 407.366.5694
Support Group for Visually Impaired at Marks Street Center - 407.290.2248
Support Group for Visually Impaired at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - 407.293.0565
Web Site
Retirement Communities
Freedom Square Retirement Community
7800 Liberty Lane
Seminole, FL 33772
727.398.0244
John Knox Village
651 Village Drive, Apt 1005
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
1-800-998-5669
Web Site
Sunnyside Village Retirement Community
5201 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34232
941.371.2750
Web Site
The Village of Homewood
1475 El Camino Real
The Villages, FL 32159
352.750.3800
Tropical Gardens Villas
432 South F Street
PO Box 1026
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561.383.2992
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