Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind

11/13/2025

What’s better than ice cream? 🍨
Ice cream with friends! 💕
Join BAAB’s Program for Independent Living Ice Cream Social as we kick off the holidays with laughter, friendship, and sweet treats for the low and no vision community.
📅 Friday, Dec 5 | 1–3 PM
📍 674 S Patrick Dr, Satellite Beach

11/10/2025

👏 Shoutout to Conklin Davis for sharing valuable insights with our Program for Independent Living students about their services and mobility techniques!
✨ Our next session begins January 16, 2026 — don’t miss your chance to connect with inspiring guest speakers like Conklin and gain hands-on skills to help you live independently and confidently with vision loss.

11/06/2025

🌟 What an incredible weekend at the National Federation of the Blind of Florida Convention in Orlando last month!
We had the chance to connect with amazing innovators, explore new assistive technologies, and share ideas that support greater independence for individuals who are blind or experiencing vision loss.
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their insights — together, we’re advancing accessibility and awareness across! 💙

10/31/2025

https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/10/17/blind-tour-guide
We are honored to be a part of Halim Urban's story and growth. What a wonderful inspiration!

🌟Empowerment Starts Here! 🌟
Join the Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB) for our Program for Independent Living (PIL), designed to help individuals with vision loss or blindness live with confidence and independence.

Next Session: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Dates: 1/16/26- 2/13/26
Call 321.773.7222 or email pil@baabhelpfortheblind.org to make an appointment.

Connecting with resources from local nonprofit helped the small business owner surmount disability.

10/10/2025

🌞 A big THANK YOU to Dunkin' for providing breakfast to our Program for Independent Living class at the Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB) this morning! Your kindness and support made our day a little brighter (and tastier)! ☕🍩💛

10/03/2025

BAAB Volunteers are in place and already getting things DONE for the Sprint for Sight 5K tomorrow! 💪🏃‍♀️🏁
We’re so grateful for everyone supporting the Brevard Association for the Blind — your time and energy help make events like this possible. There’s still time to be part of the fun and volunteer:
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DADAE2DA7FCC52-57173274-2025 #/
Let’s go, Brevard! 💙👟

10/02/2025

October 4th!
THIS SATURDAY!

Sprint for Sight 5k- register to run/walk today!
https://runsignup.com/.../IndianHarbourB.../SprintForSight5K

10/01/2025

Join BAAB for our Program for Independent Living (PIL), designed to help individuals with vision loss or blindness live with confidence and independence.

📅 Next Session: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM
🗓 Dates: 10/10 - 11/7

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

In just a few weeks, you'll gain essential skills in:
Accessible Technology (JAWS, Apps)
Independent Cooking & Kitchen Skills
Money Management
Sensory & Cane Travel Techniques
And more.

- Expert-led classes
- Peer support & community building
- Guest speakers on topics like nutrition, legal rights, and veterans’ services.

📞 Call 321-773-7222 or email (pil@baabhelpfortheblind.org) to sign up today!

09/20/2025

Sprint for Sight 5k- register to run/walk today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/IndianHarbourBeach/SprintForSight5K

09/17/2025

🌟 Empowerment Starts Here! 🌟
Congrats to the last Class (seen here)!!!

Join the Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB) for our Program for Independent Living (PIL), designed to help individuals with vision loss or blindness live with confidence and independence.

📅 Next Session: Fridays, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM
🗓 Dates: 10/10 - 11/7

In just a few weeks, you'll gain essential skills in:
Accessible Technology (JAWS, Apps)
Independent Cooking & Kitchen Skills
Money Management
Sensory & Cane Travel Techniques
And more!

✅ Expert-led classes
✅ Peer support & community building
✅ Guest speakers on topics like nutrition, legal rights, veterans’ services, and more.

📞 Call 321-773-7222 or email (pil@baabhelpfortheblind.org) to sign up today! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

09/06/2025

🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome Lea Gaffen Kessel to the Brevard Association for the Advancement of the Blind (BAAB) Board of Directors! 🌟
Lea is a legally blind mental health therapist whose passion is empowering people with vision loss to live fully and fearlessly. Since moving to Brevard County in 2021, she’s been dedicated to creating real-world solutions that uplift our blind and low vision community.
We are so grateful to have her voice, insight, and leadership on the board! 🙌