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Events in April 2019

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Apr 12(1 event)

5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

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Apr 12 – Apr 14

Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!

YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.

Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.

If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Apr 13(1 event)

5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

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Apr 12 – Apr 14

Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!

YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.

Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.

If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Apr 14(1 event)

5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

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Apr 12 – Apr 14

Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life

In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources!

YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.

Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will expand their understanding of rights and responsibilities as blind and low vision youth as they explore options after high school and to prepare for their futures.
2. Transition age youth will receive information on advocacy and informed choice as they implement these concepts using interactive scenarios in different aspects of their lives from school and college, to independent living, to work.
3. Students will increase their knowledge and exposure to assistive technology options and learn how to maximize the technology they currently possess in different settings such as home, in school, and beyond.
4. The overnight nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers and mentors.

Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille notetaker, pen and paper, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.

If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited to 16 students and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior. RSVP by April 8.

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Apr 15
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Apr 18(1 event)

6:00 pm: 30% & Growing San Francisco

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Apr 18

30% & Growing
Thursday, April 18, 6-8 PM
Lalita Thai Restaurant & Bar 96 McAllister St., San Francisco (on the north side of UN Plaza)

Satisfy your craving for delicious little fried things or order up a delicious entrée to compliment the happy hour specials that run until 7. You can even spend a little quality time with your favorite LightHouse community worker bees in the process, it’s a win-win! It’s a casual meet up with your blind working friends, it’s a networking opportunity for aspiring blind worker bees-to-be, and it’s everything in between. RSVPs greatly appreciated to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Apr 19(1 event)

1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight

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Apr 19 – Apr 20

During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer.

In April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links.

Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/.
Cycle for Sight Registration – For those that wish to ride in the event, you we need to complete the online ride registration at http://www.cycle4sight.com/register/.
LightHouse Cycle for Sight –https://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/cycle-for-sight-4/?mc_id=4137
LightHouse Volunteer – For those that would like to volunteer to support the event we ask that you complete the LightHouse Volunteer Application at https://lighthouse-sf.org/donate/volunteer/

Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26
What: overnight at Enchanted Hills Camp before the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser
When: 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th through 4:00 pm Saturday, April 20th
Transportation: Limited round trip transportation from the Ed Roberts Campus to the event in Napa is available for those students that sign up.
Equipment: LightHouse has tandem bikes, pilots and I limited supply of helmets for those that request assistance. Please note we have a limited number of tandem bikes available.
Overnight at EHC: Once you have registered for the ride or as a volunteer for the event please contact Jamey Gump to confirm your space in the overnight accommodations at EHC.

To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

Map Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat
Apr 20(1 event)

1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight

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Apr 19 – Apr 20

During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer.

In April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links.

Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/.
Cycle for Sight Registration – For those that wish to ride in the event, you we need to complete the online ride registration at http://www.cycle4sight.com/register/.
LightHouse Cycle for Sight –https://lighthouse-sf.org/mc-events/cycle-for-sight-4/?mc_id=4137
LightHouse Volunteer – For those that would like to volunteer to support the event we ask that you complete the LightHouse Volunteer Application at https://lighthouse-sf.org/donate/volunteer/

Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26
What: overnight at Enchanted Hills Camp before the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser
When: 1:00 pm Friday, April 19th through 4:00 pm Saturday, April 20th
Transportation: Limited round trip transportation from the Ed Roberts Campus to the event in Napa is available for those students that sign up.
Equipment: LightHouse has tandem bikes, pilots and I limited supply of helmets for those that request assistance. Please note we have a limited number of tandem bikes available.
Overnight at EHC: Once you have registered for the ride or as a volunteer for the event please contact Jamey Gump to confirm your space in the overnight accommodations at EHC.

To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

Map Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat
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May 1
May 2
May 3(1 event)

1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods

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May 3 – May 5

Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th

During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer.

In May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th.

Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 18.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves.
When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th.
Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP.
Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student. 
RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed.

If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
Map Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat
May 4(1 event)

1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods

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May 3 – May 5

Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th

During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer.

In May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th.

Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 18.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves.
When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th.
Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP.
Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student. 
RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed.

If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org.
Map Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat

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