What’s New
Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing January 29
If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Friday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@lighthouse-sf.org. This listing is compiled by the Vision Loss Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If [...]
LightHouse Volunteer Training Sessions Cancelled
Please note that Volunteer Training sessions scheduled from January 2010 – March 2010 will be cancelled. We will resume training for prospective LightHouse volunteers in April 2010. We continue to accept volunteer applications. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Yeagley at jyeagley@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7333.
LightHouse Benefits from Honorary Committees
The LightHouse is grateful to have the support of various honorary committee members who play a role in raising the profile of our programs, assist with fund- and friend-raising and serve as a valuable resource. Our 2009 Insights Honorary Committee helped us draw hundreds of people to our 20th exhibition, as [...]
Through the Looking Glass Scholarships for youth who have parents with disabilities
A total of ten $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2010. Scholarships are part of Through the Looking Glass’ National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families.
DOJ Reaches Settlements under the ADA Regarding the Use of Electronic Book Readers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has reached agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Pace University in New York City and Reed College in Portland, OR, regarding the use in a classroom setting of the electronic book reader, the Kindle DX, a [...]
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Arts at the LightHouse
Insights 2009 is now closed. Thank you to all the artists and supporters who helped to make our 20th exhibition an overwhelming success!
Adaptations
Shop Adaptations - the LightHouse Store
Store Features
This month at Adaptations, all healthcare products are 10 percent off! Whether you’re looking for a talking thermometer, a bathroom scale, or something as simple as a pill organizer, it’s all here, and it’s all on sale!
Enchanted Hills Camp
Founded in 1950, Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) continues its
legacy of serving blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind and multi-disabled
youth, adults and seniors still today!
In 2009, 405 blind and visually impaired campers and their families attended EHC sessions, including the Sato family. Read Graciela Sato’s blog entry about her experience last summer.
Save the Date: Enchanted Hills Camp is celebrating our 60th Birthday on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at EHC. If you are interested in helping plan the celebration, raising money in honor of EHC’s 60th birthday or joining us for the party, we want to hear from you! Email us your contact information and let us know how you want to be involved. EHC is the place to be!
EHC Applications
Adult Session* The 2010 Adult Session has sold-out- Special Needs Session
- Youth Sessions
Family Camp Applications
- Main Family Camp Application
- Supplemental Family Camp Application - One per family member is required.
Select EHC Forms
2010 Session Update:
The 2010 Schedule is now posted.
What goes on at camp?
Read all about last summer in our EHC
2009 Director's Report.
Download the 2010 Camp Information Packet
Contribute to the splendor of EHC
Please take a look at our Wish
List to see some of the items that EHC needs.





