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Job Opening: National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Project Coordinator

NCDE Project Coordinator Job Posting

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange seeks a Project Coordinator. Apply by November 23, 2009.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1981 and based in Eugene, Oregon USA, promotes the human rights of people with disabilities through international exchange and international development. MIUSA seeks a qualified Project…

11/12/2009 / The LightHouse / Education, Employment / No comments

MIUSA: Accessing the World through International Exchange

A couple of weeks ago, I attended Mobility International USA’s seminar titled “Accessing the World through International Exchange.” MIUSA is an organization that works to empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.

The keynote speaker was Christie Gilson. She shared humorous and sometimes challenging…

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UCSC survey about the walking habits of persons with visual impairments

If you are blind or legally blind, we need your help! We are conducting a survey about the walking habits of persons with visual impairments. All who participate in the survey by December 15th will have a chance to win one of two $100 Amazon gift cards. You can participate online or by phone.…

11/11/2009 / The LightHouse / Transportation and Travel / No comments

Join the National Park Service in Access Planning!

The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting you to participate in the planning of a very important project in the Presidio. The NPS is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is soliciting public comments on a proposal to improve three miles of the California Coastal Trail within the Presidio of San Francisco. Please share…

11/10/2009 / The LightHouse / Sports and Recreation / No comments

Accessible Assets: Bringing Together the Disability and Asset-Building Communities

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law is hosting a webinar to provide information on how asset building tools can be effectively used to increase the financial stability and independence of individuals with disabilities. Speakers will discuss the current research on disability and poverty,…

11/10/2009 / The LightHouse / Employment / No comments

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Access Viewing Days and Ticket Discounts

For persons with disabilities who want to attend this exhibition, the de
Young Museum is offering lower-priced tickets for days and times when the
museum will be less crowed. Please read on to find out more about this
offer.

Access Viewing Days and Hours
Monday, December 21, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 6…

11/10/2009 / The LightHouse / Arts and Entertainment / No comments

Professional Development: Equity Newsletter features Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities

Equity Newsletter (from World Institute on Disability) Program of the Month

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities(EBV) offers
cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business
management to veterans with disabilities.

Career Development: University Students with Disabilities Externshipa

Career Center is Offering EXTERNSHIPS + HOGAN GRANT MONEY for Students with Disabilities!!

What: The Externship Program at the Career Center - https://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/ExtApply.stm - will be offering financial assistance by way of the Hogan Grant to students with disabilities.

This is a broad opportunity to shadow a professional in the field, or to intern in an…

11/06/2009 / The LightHouse / Education, Employment / No comments

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing November 6

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 you have meeting or event information that would be appropriate for inclusion in this list please email…

11/06/2009 / The LightHouse / Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation / No comments

LightHouse Quarterly Tech Seminar Presents–Website DIY!

Build Your Own Website!
December 4, 2009
Panel Presentations: 1–3 p.m. PDST
214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

Want to promote your business online? Maybe you are a job seeker who needs to really stand out on the internet. Why not create a site to post your résumé and highlight your skills? Maybe you are an…

11/06/2009 / The LightHouse / Technology / No comments