Calendar - LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

LightHouse offices are closed for in-person services through April 5, 2021. Check the calendar below for our offering of online classes.

January 2021
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					1 (All day): New Year's Day Holiday (No Classes) Jan 1(All day) More	2 1:00 pm: Harry Potter Club Jan 2 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Grab your wands, cauldrons, and your Harry Potter knowledge and join your Lighthouse friends for our new student driven Harry Potter Club. This monthly gathering of happy Harry Potter enthusiasts will gather during the afternoon of the first Saturday of each month for all sorts of Harry Potter awesomeness. In January we will start the club off right with a kick-off party! Where we will learn more about our Harry Potter friends by taking part in some house sorting and house competitions. Followed by a presentation from our friends at the Talking Books and Braille Center at the San Francisco Public Library about one way you might be able to access the Harry Potter book series. In February we will start watching the Harry Potter movie series and compare each of the movies and books in order. We will continue in this fashion with another installment of the Harry Potter series each month with a short break for summer. To best prepare for each month’s program we ask that you read the corresponding book before we watch the movie. Don’t have the book? Don’t worry! There are options. First is the NLS free braille and talking book library service. If you are not signed up with the NLS please start the process at https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-library-service-for-the-blind-and-print-disabled/about-this-service/?cid=loc-ppc_s=google_c=talking-book-library_ag=talking-book_kw=library-of-congress-talking-books.You may also subscribe to Learning Ally, who has audio versions of all the Harry Potter books. To create an account with Learning Ally, please visit - https://learningally.org/About-Us/Join. Join us for the kick-off event in December to learn more and ask questions. 2021 Dates January 2 – Club Kick-off Party! February 6 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) March 6 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) April 3 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) May 1 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) June, July & August – Summer Break September 4th – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) October 2 – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) November 6 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) December 4 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Who: Blind and low vision youth from all over that are under 18 or that are still in high school. Families should be aware the Harry Potter Books are for youth that are at least in 5th or 6th grade, however a couple of the Harry Potter movies are rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for all. What: Harry Potter book and audio description movie club When: 1:00 pm of the first Saturday of the month (see dates above) Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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. Anti-Discrimination Statement: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired does not support discriminatory or hateful speech in any form. We stand by the LGBTQ+ community and all fans who found a home in the Harry Potter series and will work to provide a safe space for fans. If you are interested in signing up for the Harry Potter Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More
3	4 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 4 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 Jan 4 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	5 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 5 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Yoga: Alignment Flow (Onlline) Jan 5 10:00 am – 11:00 am Yoga: Alignment Flow – Online, Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is offering an online class to the LightHouse community. All levels of experience are welcome. The sequence of postures will be consistent, changing quarterly, move slowly to provide ample time to transition between movements, and include insightful tools to learn alignment at home. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification. What You Need to Know: To register, you’ll need to create an account via Kimm’s website. Follow these instructions: Go to www.KimmRopickyYoga.com/livestream Click the “SIGN UP” button next to the “LightHouse Alignment Flow” class you wish to attend. Complete the form with your account details, make your donation, if desired, and read the waiver before you click the “BOOK NOW” button. You will receive three emails: an email from Ribbon confirming your registration, another providing instructions on how to use the Ribbon, and the third one prior to class with the Zoom link. NOTE: For those already with an account, go to the same webpage above, choose your desired class, and then click the Sign In on the top right of the screen. Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length. Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donation is $10-$20. In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, the Waiting Room will be enabled, and the host will let you in as soon as possible, but no more than 10 minutes after the start. Registration will end one hour prior to class. Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description--Yoga: Alignment-based, using props to enhance your understanding and reference within postures. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a belt, and a blanket (throw blanket). More 1:00 pm: New Perspectives: Support Group for Adults 55+ (online) Jan 5 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm It’s a challenging time for many, and if you’re 55 or over and new to blindness or having low vision, or your vision has changed significantly, you may be looking for a way to connect to other people going through the same thing. We are pleased to offer New Perspectives, a six-week group offering education, support and resources for adults over 55 who are blind or have low vision. The group will be facilitated by LightHouse Social Workers Janet Pomerantz and Jeff Carlson. What: New Perspectives When: Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Who: Adults 55 and over who are new to blindness or having low vision, or whose vision has changed significantly. Cost: This group is provided at no cost to those living in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. If you are outside of these counties, please call for resources in your area. Contact: To find out more about the New Perspectives group, contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Tech for Reading Printed Text Jan 5 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. 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. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. January 5: Tech for Reading Print Text We’ll discuss apps and techniques for reading printed text, such as paper mail, package directions, and image files with written text. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP online for the January 5 Tech Together. Or leave a voicemail at 510-925-2943. Online registration is preferred. Upcoming Topics January 12: All About File Storage January 19: Troubleshooting Your Tech January 26: Podcast and Audio Recording More 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 5 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Jan 5 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	6 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 6 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 Jan 6 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	7 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 7 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 7 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Jan 7 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	8 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 8 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 1:00 pm: Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts Club for Youth Jan 9 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Map Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts Club Saturday, January 9th from 1:00 pm Do you like making things? Do you have a green thumb with plants? Would you like to have fun with friends creating art that is friendly to our environment? LightHouse might have the perfect virtual gathering for you. Join us for our Eco Arts and crafts club, where we will explore different arts and craft projects with other youth who are blind or have low vision friends from all overr. Our January art project will have those that RSVP making our very own Biodomes. Future projects will range from things we can make out of recycled materials you can find around your house or projects that you can put into nature knowing you will not have a negative impact on our world. Who: elementary and middle school students that are blind or have low vision What: monthly arts and crafts lesson over zoom When: Saturday, January 9th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: a list a program supplies and the zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More 7:00 pm: Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire Jan 9 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Camp Director, Tony Fletcher will serve as your host and hopes you will be able join. The campfires are designed for all ages and will focus on camp updates, music, laughter and fun. Please RSVP if you are interested in attending and we are happy to provide the Zoom information. You will be able to use the same Zoom link for the campfires between January and May of 2021. RSVP to Alyah Thomas at ehc@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7345. More
10	11 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 11 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 Jan 11 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 7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Setting Goals and Problem Solving Jan 11 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monthly Mentor Mondays Second Monday of the month @ 7:00pm Lighthouse Youth Program knows how important connecting with peers and mentors that also happen to be blind or low vision can be on the students we work with. To help the youth connect with our community of excellent mentors and allow time for them to ask questions that can help them along their journey we host our Monthly Mentor Monday’s series, in which Lighthouse staff lead a panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth that are blind or have low vision. Each month a new group college-aged and young adult mentors will share their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic and address any questions that the youth might have. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, assistive technology and recreation and leisure with a focus on the additional experiences we encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 Dates & Themes January 11 – Setting Goals and Problem Solving: In our January meeting we will talk about how other blind and low vision student set and achieve their goals and more importantly how we resolve any issues that come up during our journey. February 8– Advocating your needs and addressing other people’s misperceptions: With Valentine’s day just around the corner we invite you to join our panel as we talk about how we as blind or low vision students can interact successfully with our pears and loved ones. Our February panel will also discuss how they educate our communities about any misperception’s others may have about us as blind or low vision students. March 8th – Cooking, Nutrition and Living Independently: During our March gathering we will be talking about food, cooking and living independently as blind or low vision students. Join us as this month’s panel shares recipes and wisdom about how to access the food you want that will keep you a happy and healthy student. April 12 – Planning for what’s next: Join us in April as our panel of blind and low vision students share their insights and answer your questions about how to set oneself up for success in the next academic year. May 10 – Recreation and getting involved: As summer approaches join our May panel to learn about ways other blind and low vision mentors found their hobbies/interest and how they made their recreation accessible. Who: students in middle or high school that are blind or have low vision What: monthly panel of successful mentors that are blind or have low vision When: second Monday of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP with Jamey Gump by 5:00 pm the Friday before the event If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. More	12 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Yoga: Alignment Flow (Onlline) Jan 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am Yoga: Alignment Flow – Online, Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is offering an online class to the LightHouse community. All levels of experience are welcome. The sequence of postures will be consistent, changing quarterly, move slowly to provide ample time to transition between movements, and include insightful tools to learn alignment at home. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification. What You Need to Know: To register, you’ll need to create an account via Kimm’s website. Follow these instructions: Go to www.KimmRopickyYoga.com/livestream Click the “SIGN UP” button next to the “LightHouse Alignment Flow” class you wish to attend. Complete the form with your account details, make your donation, if desired, and read the waiver before you click the “BOOK NOW” button. You will receive three emails: an email from Ribbon confirming your registration, another providing instructions on how to use the Ribbon, and the third one prior to class with the Zoom link. NOTE: For those already with an account, go to the same webpage above, choose your desired class, and then click the Sign In on the top right of the screen. Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length. Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donation is $10-$20. In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, the Waiting Room will be enabled, and the host will let you in as soon as possible, but no more than 10 minutes after the start. Registration will end one hour prior to class. Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description--Yoga: Alignment-based, using props to enhance your understanding and reference within postures. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a belt, and a blanket (throw blanket). More 1:00 pm: New Perspectives: Support Group for Adults 55+ (online) Jan 12 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm It’s a challenging time for many, and if you’re 55 or over and new to blindness or having low vision, or your vision has changed significantly, you may be looking for a way to connect to other people going through the same thing. We are pleased to offer New Perspectives, a six-week group offering education, support and resources for adults over 55 who are blind or have low vision. The group will be facilitated by LightHouse Social Workers Janet Pomerantz and Jeff Carlson. What: New Perspectives When: Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Who: Adults 55 and over who are new to blindness or having low vision, or whose vision has changed significantly. Cost: This group is provided at no cost to those living in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. If you are outside of these counties, please call for resources in your area. Contact: To find out more about the New Perspectives group, contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: All About File Storage Jan 12 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. 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. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. January 12: All About File Storage Whether you need to back up your files, share files with others, or keep more data than your device will hold, cloud based file storage can be a useful tool in your toolbox. Come learn about options for accessible online storage. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP online for the January 12 Tech Together. Or leave a voicemail at 510-925-2943. Online registration is preferred. Upcoming Topics January 19: Troubleshooting Your Tech January 26: Podcast and Audio Recording More 3:00 pm: iCanConnect Information Session for People who are DeafBlind Jan 12 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm If you are a Deaf-Blind person in need of new technology and training to access email, social media, Zoom, or other distance telecommunication, this one’s for you. LightHouse’s iCanConnect (iCC) program is hosting a series of Q&A Sessions for interested community members and potential applicants with Nai Damato, the iCC access technology trainer, and Alyah Thomas, the program assistant. The iCanConnect program provides eligible, deaf-blind, low-income applicants of all ages with new technology, training, and support after training is complete. We can provide a range of equipment depending on individual need and skills, for example: iPhones with Braille displays; computers with screen readers and noise canceling headsets to hear JAWs; assistance with upgrading software such as ZoomText or JAWS; or providing braille displays to folks who can no longer hear the speech on the screen reader, but can read email using a braille display. If you or someone you know might be interested in the program, please join us at one of the following dates: January: Tuesday 1/12 from 3:00-4:00pm or Friday 1/15 from 12:00-1:00pm February: Friday 2/19 from 12:00-1:00pm March: Monday 3/15 from 3:00-4:00, Friday 3/19 from 12:00-1:00pm For more information about the program or to RSVP for an event, please email program assistant, Alyah Thomas, at athomas@lighthouse-sf.org More 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 12 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) Jan 12 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com. *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse. Read more: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Jan 12 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	13 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 13 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: One Step Forward: O&M Drop-In Forum for Adults 55 and Over Jan 13 10:00 am – 11:00 am One Step Forward is a 6-week drop-in open discussion forum for students new to orientation and mobility (O&M) who have questions or fears about orientation and mobility training or are simply curious and would like to connect, learn, and converse. Each week, students will engage with each other and LightHouse Orientation & Mobility Specialists Jennifer Huey and Sarah McIntyre, developing comfort and confidence through conversation about O&M. Topics will be planned for each conversation, but this discussion group is for you, so if an O&M topic is on your mind, bring it to the group! This is an opportunity to pose your personal thoughts and questions about learning skills for independent travel. Who should attend? This 6-week class is for LightHouse students 55 years and older who have not received O&M training, or who have received very little and are not currently participating in O&M training but are curious, “almost ready,” or maybe are ready but are waiting to begin in-person training. This group may also appeal to you if you are looking to connect with other peers who share an interest in O&M and want to discuss the benefits of training. The best thing is, you don’t need any O&M experience to participate! What to expect each week: Group conversation will focus on a planned topic, but there will also be time to ask questions that are relevant to you. Because this is a drop-in class, you can commit to just one class, all six, or as many as you want. The decision is yours! Participate if the topic is of interest or if you just want to connect and listen. All we ask is that you are open-minded and are interested in taking one step toward independent travel. This forum will use the Zoom platform, but any student with access to a telephone is welcome to join by calling in. Our goal is to make this program low-tech, user-friendly and approachable. The first meeting will be held December 9, 2020 from 10:00-11:00, and the planned topic is “Exploring Covid-safe strategies for navigating the holidays.” Dates for upcoming meetings and planned topics for conversation: December 9, 2020: Covid-safe holiday strategies January 13, 2021: Defining training goals and priorities: New year, new you! January 27, 2020: Training opportunities: Understanding the differences and intersection between LightHouse services February 10, 2021: O&M in and around the house: movement and tactile awareness February 24, 2021: O&M in and around the house: sound March 10, 2021: What’s stopping you? Exploring the white cane and potential barriers Class Details: When: December 9, 2020 – March 10, 2021. Six Wednesday morning meetings (Dec. 9; Jan. 13 & 27; Feb. 10 & 24; March 10). Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am How to Participate: Zoom, either via phone or the Zoom app Cost: It’s free! RSVP to Jennifer Huey at JHuey@lighthouse-sf.org or Sarah McIntyre at SMcIntyre@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jan 13 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	14 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 14 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Jan 14 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	15 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 15 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: iCanConnect Information Session for People who are DeafBlind Jan 15 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm If you are a Deaf-Blind person in need of new technology and training to access email, social media, Zoom, or other distance telecommunication, this one’s for you. LightHouse’s iCanConnect (iCC) program is hosting a series of Q&A Sessions for interested community members and potential applicants with Nai Damato, the iCC access technology trainer, and Alyah Thomas, the program assistant. The iCanConnect program provides eligible, deaf-blind, low-income applicants of all ages with new technology, training, and support after training is complete. We can provide a range of equipment depending on individual need and skills, for example: iPhones with Braille displays; computers with screen readers and noise canceling headsets to hear JAWs; assistance with upgrading software such as ZoomText or JAWS; or providing braille displays to folks who can no longer hear the speech on the screen reader, but can read email using a braille display. If you or someone you know might be interested in the program, please join us at one of the following dates: January: Tuesday 1/12 from 3:00-4:00pm or Friday 1/15 from 12:00-1:00pm February: Friday 2/19 from 12:00-1:00pm March: Monday 3/15 from 3:00-4:00, Friday 3/19 from 12:00-1:00pm For more information about the program or to RSVP for an event, please email program assistant, Alyah Thomas, at athomas@lighthouse-sf.org More 5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual Jan 15 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bingo is back virtually, so break out those accessible bingo cards and enter our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at www.adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933. A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415.694.7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details. More	16 10:30 am: California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting Jan 16 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Map The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind meets virtually on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are invited to attend. For more information contact Frank Welte by email at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com or by phone at (510) 541-1442. More
17	18 (All day): MLK Jr. Holiday (No Classes) Jan 18(All day) More	19 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 19 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Get Moving: Orientation & Mobility for Independent Travel (for DOR Consumers) Jan 19 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class virtual course on Zoom introducing students to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment (this course is specifically for Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Consumers. Students meet twice a week for two-hour classes andparticipate in two hours of pre-class assessment, Zoom procedures and outside class support. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; human guide; protective techniques; long cane basics; outdoor travel; street crossing sequence; intersection analysis; public transportation & trip planning; and introduction to electronic travel devices, GPS & wayfinding technologies. The course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 19, 21, 27 & 28 and February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25 from 10:00 am to noon. Registration deadline is January 8, 2021. To register for the course and hear about the fees and materials, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org and contact your DOR Counselor. More 10:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow (Onlline) Jan 19 10:00 am – 11:00 am Yoga: Alignment Flow – Online, Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is offering an online class to the LightHouse community. All levels of experience are welcome. The sequence of postures will be consistent, changing quarterly, move slowly to provide ample time to transition between movements, and include insightful tools to learn alignment at home. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification. What You Need to Know: To register, you’ll need to create an account via Kimm’s website. Follow these instructions: Go to www.KimmRopickyYoga.com/livestream Click the “SIGN UP” button next to the “LightHouse Alignment Flow” class you wish to attend. Complete the form with your account details, make your donation, if desired, and read the waiver before you click the “BOOK NOW” button. You will receive three emails: an email from Ribbon confirming your registration, another providing instructions on how to use the Ribbon, and the third one prior to class with the Zoom link. NOTE: For those already with an account, go to the same webpage above, choose your desired class, and then click the Sign In on the top right of the screen. Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length. Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donation is $10-$20. In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, the Waiting Room will be enabled, and the host will let you in as soon as possible, but no more than 10 minutes after the start. Registration will end one hour prior to class. Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description--Yoga: Alignment-based, using props to enhance your understanding and reference within postures. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a belt, and a blanket (throw blanket). More 1:00 pm: New Perspectives: Support Group for Adults 55+ (online) Jan 19 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm It’s a challenging time for many, and if you’re 55 or over and new to blindness or having low vision, or your vision has changed significantly, you may be looking for a way to connect to other people going through the same thing. We are pleased to offer New Perspectives, a six-week group offering education, support and resources for adults over 55 who are blind or have low vision. The group will be facilitated by LightHouse Social Workers Janet Pomerantz and Jeff Carlson. What: New Perspectives When: Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Who: Adults 55 and over who are new to blindness or having low vision, or whose vision has changed significantly. Cost: This group is provided at no cost to those living in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. If you are outside of these counties, please call for resources in your area. Contact: To find out more about the New Perspectives group, contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Troubleshooting Your Tech Jan 19 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. 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. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. January 19: If your device won’t talk, won’t connect, or doesn’t behave as expected, what are some first steps to try before frustration rises? The access tech team will share the basic steps we take to get tech back up and running when things don’t go as planned. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP online for the January 19 Tech Together. Or leave a voicemail at 510-925-2943. Online registration is preferred. Upcoming Topics January 26: Podcast and Audio Recording More 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 19 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 7:00 pm: College Spaces From Different Places Jan 19 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm When: Tuesday, January 19th, from 7:00-8:30 PM Join us for LightHouse’s first ever cross-campus student organization! This student org is peer led and driven to form connections and community for all undergraduate college students. College Spaces from Different Places is a group designed by and for low vision and blind students to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us! If you have any questions or would like to be part of future College Spaces from Different Places gatherings, contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager at akwong@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone/text at 415-484-8377 to learn more. Please RSVP by Friday, January 15, 2021. NOTE: The Zoom link to join will be distributed the morning of the meetup. All blind/low vision college students are welcome, and you DO NOT need any authorizations from the DOR to join. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Jan 19 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 20 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 Jan 20 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: Tecnología para Todos (En español)/Technology for Everyone (in Spanish) Jan 20 2:00 pm – 3:45 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 – 3:45 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 3:00 pm: Wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and Shorelines Jan 20 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Map Join East Bay Regional Park Naturalist Michael Charnofsky for a virtual tour of the wildlife of the San Francisco Bay and shorelines: Although the SF Bay is much different now than 200 years ago, it is still home to a fascinating array of wildlife big and small. RSVP to JAtoigue@lighthouse-sf.org. More	21 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 21 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Get Moving: Orientation & Mobility for Independent Travel (for DOR Consumers) Jan 21 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Map This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class virtual course (Zoom) introducing students to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment (this course is specifically for Department of Rehabilitation Consumers (DOR) consumers). Students meet twice a week for two-hour classes andparticipate in two hours of pre-class assessment, Zoom procedures and outside class support. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; human guide; protective techniques; long cane basics; outdoor travel; street crossing sequence; intersection analysis; public transportation & trip planning; and introduction to electronic travel devices, GPS & wayfinding technologies. Registration deadline is January 8, 2021. To register for the course and hear about the fees and materials, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org and contact your DOR Counselor. More 3:30 pm: Safe and Confident Movement for O&M Travel Jan 21 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a 6 session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more ‘sure footed’ when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the 6 session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times - • Week 1: Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 7 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 2: Tuesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 14 from 3:30-4:45pm • Week 3: Tuesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 21 from 3:30-4:45pm There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is 150.00, plus materials. To registration is currently closed for this class due to it being full with a waitlist. To learn about future offerings of this workshop, please email Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Jan 21 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes Virtual Jan 21 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map It is time to get geared up for 2021! Have you set any new employment goals for the new year? Have you thought about what strategies you will use to achieve these goals? Brainstorming with your fellow 30% peers can help! Are you currently working in your dream job? Share with the rest of us how you reached that place. We can learn a lot from each other as we meet in the virtual pub! To RSVP and receive Zoom access information, contact Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. More	22 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 22 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 con Conchita Jan 22 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Map [caption id="attachment_20126" align="alignnone" width="336"] 2018 Holman Prize winner, Conchita Hernandez smiling and holding her white cane[/caption] Una Tarde con Conchita Note: event description will be presented in Spanish followed by EnglishCuándo: el 22 de enero, 2021 de 4:00 a 5:30 P.M. dónde- zoom, plataforma virtual. Se pueden unir por teléfono, tableta, o computadora. Qué: están invitados! Acompáñennos para una tarde con Conchita, el primer instalamiento de un nuevo programa mensual de ÑightHouse en español. Pásense una tarde Éste enero conversando con nuestra invitada especial, Ganadora del premio Holman 2018, Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta. Conchita nació en México y creció en California, donde recibió su título en español, historia, y estudios internacionales del colegio saint Mary’s. Fue a recibir su maestría de maestra, con enfoque en trabajando con estudiantes ciegos, Y está en proceso de recibir su doctorado en educación especial en la Universidad de George Washington. Actualmente, Conchita trabaja como la especialista de estudiantes ciegos y de baja vista en Maryñand, Y es la fundadora de Metas y co-fundadora de La Colación de Ñatinx con Discapacidades, donde intenta ser una voz de cambio para maestros, profesionales, y advocates, y promociona inclusión total para personas con discapacidades en latinoamérica. Para registrarse, a favor de contactar a Esmeralda Soto por teléfono a (415)694-7323 y por correo electrónico Esoto@lighthouse-sf.org Por favor regístrense antes de Jueves 21 de Enero, a 1:00 P.M. When: Friday January 22, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Where: Via Zoom, virtual platform. You can access Zoom by phone, tablet, or computer. What: You’re invited! Come and spend an Evening with Conchita for the launch of LightHouse’s new monthly Spanish speaker series. coming this January. Spend a relaxing Friday evening hearing from this month’s special guest, 2018 Holman Prize winner, Maria (Conchita) Hernandez Legorreta. Conchita was born in Mexico and grew up in California, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, international studies, and history from Saint Mary’s college. She went on to receive a Masters degree in teaching, with a focus on teaching blind students, and is currently a special education doctoral student at George Washington University. Currently, Conchita works as the Maryland blind and low-vision specialist, and is the founder of Metas and co-founder of the National Coalition of Latinx with Disabilities, where she strives to be a voice for change for educators, professionals and advocates to make full inclusion a reality for people with disabilities in Latin-America. For more information or to RSVP, contact Esmeralda Soto by phone at (415)694-7323 or by email at Esoto@lighthouse-sf.org Please RSVP by Thursday January 21, 1:00 P.M. More	23
24	25 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 25 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 Jan 25 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 10:00 am: Get Moving: Online O&M Class for Adults 55 and over Jan 25 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Back by popular demand, it’s our six-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Human Guide; Protective Techniques; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossing Sequence; Intersection Analysis; Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. Mondays & Wednesdays: January 25 & 27; February 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24; March 1, 3 & 8 from 10:00 am to noon (no class Presidents’ Day, February 15) RSVP by noon on Friday, January 15 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. More 5:30 pm: Translating Space Images Into Sound: A Youth and Family Lesson About Making Space Accessible Jan 25 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Translating Space Images Into Sound: A Youth and Family Lesson About Making Space Accessible Monday, January 25th @ 5:30pm Join us as we hear from visualization scientist Kimberly Kowal Arcand from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory along with collaborator, astrophysicist and musician Matt Russo from science-art outreach project SYSTEM Sounds as we learn about a new sonification technique that translates cosmic images into music. Our conversation and proceeding presentation from Kimberly will go into more detail about how they do this and answer any questions you may have about this cool new way we represent data and images of space. For more information about this project that we will be learning about during the presentation, please feel free to check out the below article from The Harvard Crimson – https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2020/10/23/cosmos-into-sound/ Who: Families with at least one blind and low vision person What: presentation about how scientists have translated space images into music When: Monday, January 25th from 5:30 to 6:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the Friday before the program If you are interested in signing up for the youth and family presentation about Translating Space Images Into Sound, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	26 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 26 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Get Moving: Orientation & Mobility for Independent Travel (for DOR Consumers) Jan 26 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class virtual course on Zoom introducing students to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment (this course is specifically for Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Consumers. Students meet twice a week for two-hour classes andparticipate in two hours of pre-class assessment, Zoom procedures and outside class support. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; human guide; protective techniques; long cane basics; outdoor travel; street crossing sequence; intersection analysis; public transportation & trip planning; and introduction to electronic travel devices, GPS & wayfinding technologies. The course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 19, 21, 27 & 28 and February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25 from 10:00 am to noon. Registration deadline is January 8, 2021. To register for the course and hear about the fees and materials, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org and contact your DOR Counselor. More 10:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow (Onlline) Jan 26 10:00 am – 11:00 am Yoga: Alignment Flow – Online, Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and wellbeing to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is offering an online class to the LightHouse community. All levels of experience are welcome. The sequence of postures will be consistent, changing quarterly, move slowly to provide ample time to transition between movements, and include insightful tools to learn alignment at home. Joining the Zoom meeting with your video enabled allows Kimm to provide more detailed feedback, particularly in the event you ask for clarification. What You Need to Know: To register, you’ll need to create an account via Kimm’s website. Follow these instructions: Go to www.KimmRopickyYoga.com/livestream Click the “SIGN UP” button next to the “LightHouse Alignment Flow” class you wish to attend. Complete the form with your account details, make your donation, if desired, and read the waiver before you click the “BOOK NOW” button. You will receive three emails: an email from Ribbon confirming your registration, another providing instructions on how to use the Ribbon, and the third one prior to class with the Zoom link. NOTE: For those already with an account, go to the same webpage above, choose your desired class, and then click the Sign In on the top right of the screen. Duration--All classes are 60 minutes in length. Donations--Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donation is $10-$20. In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, the Waiting Room will be enabled, and the host will let you in as soon as possible, but no more than 10 minutes after the start. Registration will end one hour prior to class. Consult your Doctor--Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you. Class Description--Yoga: Alignment-based, using props to enhance your understanding and reference within postures. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a belt, and a blanket (throw blanket). More 1:00 pm: New Perspectives: Support Group for Adults 55+ (online) Jan 26 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm It’s a challenging time for many, and if you’re 55 or over and new to blindness or having low vision, or your vision has changed significantly, you may be looking for a way to connect to other people going through the same thing. We are pleased to offer New Perspectives, a six-week group offering education, support and resources for adults over 55 who are blind or have low vision. The group will be facilitated by LightHouse Social Workers Janet Pomerantz and Jeff Carlson. What: New Perspectives When: Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 and February 2 & 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm Who: Adults 55 and over who are new to blindness or having low vision, or whose vision has changed significantly. Cost: This group is provided at no cost to those living in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. If you are outside of these counties, please call for resources in your area. Contact: To find out more about the New Perspectives group, contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Podcast and Audio Recording Jan 26 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. 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. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. January 26: Podcast and Audio Recording Whether you’re capturing content to share with the world, or catching audio pictures of daily life for your own memories, we’ll share some tips about recording, editing, and sharing audio content. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP online for the January 26 Tech Together. Or leave a voicemail at 510-925-2943. Online registration is preferred. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Jan 26 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	27 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 27 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Get Moving: Online O&M Class for Adults 55 and over Jan 27 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Back by popular demand, it’s our six-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Human Guide; Protective Techniques; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossing Sequence; Intersection Analysis; Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. Mondays & Wednesdays: January 25 & 27; February 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 22, 24; March 1, 3 & 8 from 10:00 am to noon (no class Presidents’ Day, February 15) RSVP by noon on Friday, January 15 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: One Step Forward: O&M Drop-In Forum for Adults 55 and Over Jan 27 10:00 am – 11:00 am One Step Forward is a 6-week drop-in open discussion forum for students new to orientation and mobility (O&M) who have questions or fears about orientation and mobility training or are simply curious and would like to connect, learn, and converse. Each week, students will engage with each other and LightHouse Orientation & Mobility Specialists Jennifer Huey and Sarah McIntyre, developing comfort and confidence through conversation about O&M. Topics will be planned for each conversation, but this discussion group is for you, so if an O&M topic is on your mind, bring it to the group! This is an opportunity to pose your personal thoughts and questions about learning skills for independent travel. Who should attend? This 6-week class is for LightHouse students 55 years and older who have not received O&M training, or who have received very little and are not currently participating in O&M training but are curious, “almost ready,” or maybe are ready but are waiting to begin in-person training. This group may also appeal to you if you are looking to connect with other peers who share an interest in O&M and want to discuss the benefits of training. The best thing is, you don’t need any O&M experience to participate! What to expect each week: Group conversation will focus on a planned topic, but there will also be time to ask questions that are relevant to you. Because this is a drop-in class, you can commit to just one class, all six, or as many as you want. The decision is yours! Participate if the topic is of interest or if you just want to connect and listen. All we ask is that you are open-minded and are interested in taking one step toward independent travel. This forum will use the Zoom platform, but any student with access to a telephone is welcome to join by calling in. Our goal is to make this program low-tech, user-friendly and approachable. The first meeting will be held December 9, 2020 from 10:00-11:00, and the planned topic is “Exploring Covid-safe strategies for navigating the holidays.” Dates for upcoming meetings and planned topics for conversation: December 9, 2020: Covid-safe holiday strategies January 13, 2021: Defining training goals and priorities: New year, new you! January 27, 2020: Training opportunities: Understanding the differences and intersection between LightHouse services February 10, 2021: O&M in and around the house: movement and tactile awareness February 24, 2021: O&M in and around the house: sound March 10, 2021: What’s stopping you? Exploring the white cane and potential barriers Class Details: When: December 9, 2020 – March 10, 2021. Six Wednesday morning meetings (Dec. 9; Jan. 13 & 27; Feb. 10 & 24; March 10). Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am How to Participate: Zoom, either via phone or the Zoom app Cost: It’s free! RSVP to Jennifer Huey at JHuey@lighthouse-sf.org or Sarah McIntyre at SMcIntyre@lighthouse-sf.org. More 10:00 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual Jan 27 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 Jan 27 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. For the January meeting, our guest will be Kate Williams, LightHouse Director of the LightHouse Employment Services. The Employment Immersion virtual workshop is now being offered nationally on Zoom. Come talk to Kate about what her team has been doing to assist people who are blind or have low vision join the workforce. We will also have a member of our Adaptations Store on hand to let us know about the latest and greatest in blindness and low vision products on the market. RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. More	28 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 28 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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: Get Moving: Orientation & Mobility for Independent Travel (for DOR Consumers) Jan 28 10:00 am – 12:00 pm This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class virtual course on Zoom introducing students to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment (this course is specifically for Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Consumers. Students meet twice a week for two-hour classes andparticipate in two hours of pre-class assessment, Zoom procedures and outside class support. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; human guide; protective techniques; long cane basics; outdoor travel; street crossing sequence; intersection analysis; public transportation & trip planning; and introduction to electronic travel devices, GPS & wayfinding technologies. The course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 19, 21, 27 & 28 and February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25 from 10:00 am to noon. Registration deadline is January 8, 2021. To register for the course and hear about the fees and materials, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org and contact your DOR Counselor. More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Jan 28 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program 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 are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	29 9:00 am: Employment Immersion January Virtual Workshop Jan 29 9:00 am – 3:00 pm January's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from January 4 through 29, no class January 18 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 7:00 pm: En Comunidad Jan 29 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map NOTE: Event description is first presented in Spanish followed by English. En Comunidad Nuevo Año, Nuevos Aparatos! Cuándo: Enero 29, 2021 de 7:00 PM a 8:00 PM Dónde: Zoom, plataforma virtual (en cualquier lugar se puede acceder a alguna reunión de Zoom. Puede unirse usando su teléfono, tableta, o computadora. La información de Zoomserá compartida con los que se registren antes del evento.) Quen: Familias de estudiantes ciegos o con baja visión de 14 a 22 años de edad Que: Todos son bienvenidos! En comunidad es un programa diseñado para traer recursos e información relevante a estudiantes y sus familias, en español. Vengan a aprender, hacer preguntas, A construir comunidades con otras familias de estudiantes ciegos o con baja visión, y A conocer mentors. Nuevo año, nuevos aparatos! Han tenido curiosidades sobre aparatos que pueden hacer sus vidas más fáciles y accesibles? Tienen algún aparato favorito que quieran compartir con otros, que ha beneficiado sus experiencias como estudiantes ciegos o de baja vista? Entonces vengan a En Comunidad este 29 de Enero, donde estaremos empezando el año nuevo compartiendo todos nuestros aparatos y tecnología favorita. Traigan a sus familias, sus amigos, y algo para compartir, y pasenla tarde con sus compañeros! Para preguntas o para reservar, por favor de contactar a Daisy Soto a: Dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org, (415)-493-8896. En Comunidad (In Community) New Year, New Gear! When: January 29, 2021, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Via Zoom (Zoom can be accessed almost anywhere. Join us by using your phone, tablet, or computer. Zoom information will be shared prior to the event with those who RSVP.) Who: Families of youth ages 14-22 and their blind and low vision child or student. What: All are welcome! En Comunidad is a program designed to bring students and their families valuable resources and relevant information, in Spanish. Come to learn, ask questions, build connections with fellow families of blind and low vision students, and meet blind mentors! New year, new gear! Do you have a favorite item that has made your life easier or more accessible lately? Want to share and learn about all kinds of cool new gadgets? Then come join us for En Comunidad this January, where we’ll be chatting about all the fun and useful tools we’ve been loving. Bring your friends, families, and favorite gadgets, and join us for what is sure to be an informative and exciting evening! For any questions and to RSVP, please contact Daisy Soto at: Dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org, (415)-493-8896. More	30 12:00 pm: LightHouse for the Blind/Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Job Fair Jan 30 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse for the Blind is holding a Virtual Recruiting Event to attract those interested in working or volunteering at our Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) summer programs. This event will consist of an informational job fair to present and discuss paid and unpaid positions during our 2021 summer offerings hosted at EHC. We will discuss in depth positions including counselors, area leaders (Art, Aquatic, Enrichment, Equestrian, Nature and Recreation) as well as unpaid volunteer opportunities. In addition, we will introduce and discuss Youth Employment Services (YES) Program mentors. These paid mentors will be in the areas of: Access Technology Independent Living Skills To RSVP to the Virtual Job Fair: Send an email expressing interest to: HR@lighthouse-sf.org in order to receive the Zoom link. More 1:00 pm: LightHouse Summer Training Programs for Transition-Age Youth Jan 30 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm LightHouse Summer Training Programs for Transition-Age Youth Saturday, January 30 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM We invite all students, families, and teachers to come learn about our (1) YES Summer Academy and (2) Leadership Summer Summit - Counselor in Training (CIT) Programs for 2021! Both programs are currently expected to take place at our Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) in Napa. Annual Youth Employment Services (YES) Summer Academy The LightHouse annual YES Summer Academy is a highly anticipated experience designed for working age blind and low vision youth and young adults. Students will have access to an unforgettable summer filled with engaging and valuable learning opportunities as they participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness seminars, paid work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all wile connecting with life-long friends and mentors and supportive LightHouse staff. Prepare to participate in an innovative and comprehensive pre-employment and independence skills filled summer connected to an empowering and supportive community! Leadership Summer Summit: Enchanted Hills Camp Leadership and Counselor in Training Program The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Leadership and Counselor in Training Program (CIT) focuses on developing blind/low vision leaders in an integrated environment through soft-skills development and job exploration. Training takes place through discussion, observation and practice under the supervision of LightHouse staff and EHC Summer Administration. Most importantly a successful participant will develop a strong work ethic and leadership skills that can be applied in many aspects of a young adult’s life and beyond. Join us to learn about both programs and receive information on how to apply and be prepared for an unforgettable summer! If you have any questions or would like to be part of the LightHouse Summer Training Programs for Transition-Age Youth event, contact the Youth Team at Youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, January 28 to receive the Zoom link to join the event. More
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