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Disability Community Seminar, Accessing the World through International Exchange October 30!

Mobility International USA/National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange

Disability Community Seminar Accessing the World through International Exchange
Berkeley, CA
October 30, 2009

U.S. citizens and residents with disabilities and representatives of U.S. disability organizations are invited to attend this one-day seminar and luncheon as we discuss the ‘Who, What, Where and Why’ of international exchange for U.S. students,…

09/29/2009 / The LightHouse / Education / No comments

SF Main Library shows Superfest films this Friday.

Access Services of the San Francisco Public Library in association with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability and Culture! Disability! Talent! (CDT)

presents

Superfest Classics Showcase

In honor of Disability Awareness Month,
7 award-winning films of, by and for the Disability Community will be shown on

Friday, October 2, 2009
1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Main Library – 100 Larkin Street…

09/29/2009 / The LightHouse / Arts and Entertainment / No comments

Money-saving resources from the ILRC

STRETCHING YOUR DOLLARS
Prepared by the Independent Living Resource Center, San Francisco. Available in Spanish and Chinese

Food
• You can often get fruit and vegetables at a cheaper price if you go to the Farmers Market at the end of the selling day, since vendors would rather get paid less for their produce, than pack it…

09/28/2009 / The LightHouse / Community / No comments

DDTP Announces Open Consumer Seat on Advisory Committee

California Deaf and Disabled Telephone Access Program Announces the availability of One Consumer Seat for the:
Disabled Community—Vision Impaired Seat

TADDAC generally meets: The last Friday of each month from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the DDTP main office: 1333 Broadway, Oakland, California, 94612.
• Committee members provide critical input to the California Public Utilities Commission…

09/28/2009 / The LightHouse / Accessible Reading and Braille, Employment / 1 comment

Help CFILC bring a disability perspective to the health care debate!

Your Letters are Needed Now!
Support the Community Choices Act
The House and Senate are considering seperate bills to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to proivde individuals with disablities and older Americans with equal access to community -based attendant services and supports and for other purposes. Take Action!
Support Healthcare Reform
Congress is now…

09/28/2009 / The LightHouse / Community, Eye and Health Care / No comments

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing September 25, 2009

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…

09/25/2009 / The LightHouse / Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation / No comments

Employment Opportunity: Eligibility Support Clerk, SSA

ELIGIBILITY SUPPORT CLERK
BI-WEEKLY SALARY RANGE: $1,545.00 - $1,827.75
APPROXIMATE MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $3,347.50 - $3,960.13

Last Day To File (LDF):
Monday, October 12, 2009

Examination Date:
December 4 & 5, 2009 (written)
Week of January 11, 2010

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be filed online at www.acgov.org/employment between 12:01 a.m.…

09/25/2009 / The LightHouse / Accessible Reading and Braille, Education, Employment, Technology / 2 comments

Résumé Writing Workshop at Berkeley CIL

Free Workshop on Résumé Writing

Avoid:
Raggedy Résumés
One-Size Fits-All
Cookie-Cutter
Microsoft Word template

Customize each resume for each job.
Use leadership key words in your résumé.
List accomplishments instead of titles.
Stay connected, work those contacts.
Interview, network, research employers.

Sponsored by the City of Berkeley
Where: CIL 2539 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, Ca., 94704. (cross street: Blake) 510-841-4776
When: Tuesday, Sept.29, 2pm to 4pm

Meet Facilitators Clarice…

09/24/2009 / The LightHouse / Employment / No comments

Job Opening: Institute on Aging, Office Manager

Make a difference in someone’s life and turn your compassion into action!

Enrich the lives of seniors in the Bay Area!

The non-profit Institute on Aging has served our Bay Area community for over two decades, providing innovative and compassionate care and services to enable older or disabled adults to remain living in their homes and…

09/23/2009 / The LightHouse / Accessible Reading and Braille, Employment, Sports and Recreation / No comments

This Friday's LightHouse tech seminar: Online Networking for Success!

Online Networking for Success!
September 25, 2009
Panel Presentations 1 – 3 p.m. PDST
Get started in our computer lab! 3 - 4 p.m. PDST
214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

You've heard the buzz about making connections with Facebook and Twitter, but how do these sites work? More importantly, how can you, as a visually impaired…

09/23/2009 / The LightHouse / Technology / No comments