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Although many California state COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on June 15, LightHouse plans to open for in-person services no sooner than late summer in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and students.

July 2021
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				1 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More	2 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 5:30 pm: EHC Summer Concert Series! Jul 2 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Get ready to groove because the Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Concert series is back! Each concert will host EHC staff and campers alike in all star concert review, streaming live to your home on the EHC Facebook page. These musicians will make you want to sing and tap your feet as we raise money for camp, and the new infrastructure lost in the 2017 fires. Please spread the word! Follow Enchanted Hills Camp on Facebook to virtually participate in the fun. More	3 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More
4 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More	5 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 5 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	6 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 6:00 am: LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall Jul 6 6:00 am – 2:00 pm LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times: Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern) Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern) NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09 NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821 Password: 982034 Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282 More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 6 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 12:00 pm: LightHouse Breakout Session at the National Federation of the Blind Convention Jul 6 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LightHouse Presents: Tactile Maps and More! National convention of the National Federation of the Blind session. LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Learn about our online Adaptations store. Facilitator: Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator. Presentors: Greg Kehret, Director of MAD Lab and Raqi Gomez, Manager of Adaptations. NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting URL is https://zoom.us/j/92618487109 NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting ID: 926 1848 7109 Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282 Noon to 1:00 Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern): LightHouse will also be available for Q&As during the Exhibit Hall hours, check the Crowd Compass App during the convention. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 6 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	7 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 6:00 am: LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall Jul 7 6:00 am – 2:00 pm LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times: Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern) Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern) NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09 NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821 Password: 982034 Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282 More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 7 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jul 7 10:00 am – 11:00 am Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 7 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	8 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 8 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 8 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	9 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 9 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	10 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 4:00 pm: 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session Jul 10 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map This summer the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a virtual EHC camp program for our younger students that cannot join us in person this year. The hour-long daily gatherings will be taking place the week after the 4th of July holiday weekend and will be led by blind and low vision staff and counselors-in-training attending the EHC’s Summer Leadership Summit. Both campers that have joined us in the past and newcomers to EHC community will have a blast connecting with blind and low vision peers and mentors by taking part in a series of interactive challenges and activities that will have youth learning all about the awesome things we do at camp and all the cool people that make up the Enchanted Hills Camp family. Programs will be taking place virtually starting Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 10th between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. Those that sign-up by June 25th will get a care package with program supplies that will enhance their virtual camp experience. If you are interested in signing up for the Enchanted Hills Camp virtual Youth Session, please complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Who: Blind and low vision youth between the ages of 7 and 12 What: Virtual EHC Youth Session When: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT, July 5 through July 10 Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information and program supplies will be shared with those that complete the Virtual Session Interest Form on the EHC website. Parents & Guardians: We’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you have any question or would like any additional information about the 2021 Virtual EHC Youth Session, please feel free to contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More
11 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More	12 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Jul 12 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 510-925-2943 More	13 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 13 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description Jul 13 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. An increasing number of entertainment services provide audio description to explain visual elements of video programming. We’ll share which services have audio description, and discuss how to find and access audio described content. RSVP for Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred. Upcoming Tech Together Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. More	14 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jul 14 10:00 am – 11:00 am Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. More	15 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 15 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (En español)/Technology for Everyone (in Spanish) Jul 15 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Únete a la reunión mensual del departamento de Tecnologías de Asistencia de LightHouse. Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Fecha: tercer miércoles de cada mes. Hora: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, tiempo del pacífico. Este evento será programado en la plataforma Zoom. Podrá acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirá los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar su participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o dejando un mensaje de voz al (415) 694-7323. Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. More	16 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 16 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 5:30 pm: EHC Give Back Concert: Mariana Sandoval Lintz Jul 16 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Get ready to groove because the Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Concert series is back! Each concert will host EHC staff and campers alike in all star concert review, streaming live to your home on the EHC Facebook page. These musicians will make you want to sing and tap your feet as we raise money for camp, and the new infrastructure lost in the 2017 fires. Please spread the word! Follow Enchanted Hills Camp on Facebook to virtually participate in the fun. More	17 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More
18 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More	19 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 19 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Jul 19 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 510-925-2943 More 12:00 pm: LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention Jul 19 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily Learn about our online Adaptations store. Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09 Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903 Passcode: 035006 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose) More	20 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 20 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 12:00 pm: LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention Jul 20 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily Learn about our online Adaptations store. Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09 Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903 Passcode: 035006 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose) More	21 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 21 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jul 21 10:00 am – 11:00 am Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. More 12:00 pm: LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention Jul 21 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily Learn about our online Adaptations store. Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09 Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903 Passcode: 035006 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose) More	22 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 22 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 12:00 pm: LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention Jul 22 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily Learn about our online Adaptations store. Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09 Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903 Passcode: 035006 One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose) More	23 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 23 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More	24 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More
25 (All day): 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy Jun 27 – Jul 25 (All day) Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25. LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures. Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff. The four-week long intensive has the following components: Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile. Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include: Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including: Professional presentation and first impressions Understanding employer expectations Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace. 3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress. 4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals. 5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations. 6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes. NOTE: Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377. To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below: Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021. Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy. More	26 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 26 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Jul 26 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Jaclyne Atoigue at JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or 510-925-2943 More	27 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 27 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech Jul 27 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. We’ll talk all things accessible games, from dice games you can play with others, to text adventure games, to where to find play throughs of video games by blind and low vision gamers. WE hope this session will make you want to say, “Yahtzee!” RSVP for Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. More 4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series Jul 27 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm July 27 through 30 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Pacific, daily Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more. STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers. There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link. More	28 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 28 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jul 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST For dial in information, contact Jaclyne Atoigue (contact information below). Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. For more information contact Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 510-925-2943. More 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House Jul 28 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Map Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers, in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but don’t know what to do? LightHouse of San Francisco is here to help. This is the perfect place to come and ask the questions that you need answers to. RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. More 4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series Jul 28 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more. STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers. There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link. More	29 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 29 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series Jul 29 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more. STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers. There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link. More	30 9:00 am: Employment Immersion July Virtual Workshop Jul 30 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July's workshop runs from July 6 to 30, weekdays There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto/An afternoon of Information with Esmerelda Soto Jul 30 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Una Tarde de Información con Esmeralda Soto , Cuándo: Viernes 30 de julio de 2021 de 4 pm a 5 pm a través de la plataforma virtual Zoom. Únase a nosotros, traiga preguntas y por favor pase la palabra. Esmeralda le proporcionará información sobre los servicios y programas de LightHouse. Además, esta será una oportunidad para traer nuevos amigos para aprender sobre nuestra organización y también nos gustaría escuchar sus pensamientos y comentarios sobre nuestros programas actuales de español o cualquier sugerencia que pueda tener. Si usted está interesado, por favor confirme su asistencia con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. RSVP antes del 29 de julio Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto , When: Friday, July 30,2021 from 4 pm-5 pm via Zoom virtual platform. Join us, bring questions and please pass the word around. Esmeralda will be providing you with information on LightHouse services and programs. This will be an opportunity to bring new friends along to learn about our organization and we also would like to hear your thoughts and feedback on our current Spanish programs or any suggestions you may have. If you are interested, please RSVP with Esmeralda Soto at 415-694-7323 or esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. RSVP by July 29 More 4:00 pm: Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series Jul 30 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Come join our first-ever Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series! Hear all about science, technology, engineering and math from blind scientists, explorers and historians. They will discuss the beautiful history of EHC since 1950, space explorers, including product recovery specialists on the Mars Rover Project and so much more. STEM camp organizer Dr. Hoby Wedler will host the series. You will get to ask questions of all our amazing speakers. There will be surprises, too, so register for our Virtual STEM Camp Speaker Series today by emailing ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or calling Alyah Thomas at 415-694-7345 and we will get you the Zoom link. More	31 4:00 pm: EHC Summer Concert Series! Jul 31 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Get ready to groove because the Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Concert series is back! Each concert will host EHC staff and campers alike in all star concert review, streaming live to your home on the EHC Facebook page. These musicians will make you want to sing and tap your feet as we raise money for camp, and the new infrastructure lost in the 2017 fires. Please spread the word! Follow Enchanted Hills Camp on Facebook to virtually participate in the fun. More

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