LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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May 15
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May 16(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). |
May 17(2 events)
12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online)12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online) – Collaborate with new Adult Program Coordinators Maia Scott and Sabrina Bolus to answer some important questions about your past, current and future interests. What are your favorite LightHouse programs? What would you like more of? How can we continue to improve? This is a four-session forum that includes self-reflection, brainstorming, and program building. To RSVP please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals |
May 18(2 events)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Please RSVP by Monday, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, or for referrals received after April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA). 3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District – May 16 |
May 19(4 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. THIS MONTH: We will celebrate the LightHouse's reopening with paper craft and collage projects and prompts inspired by the act of opening. Please reach out to Maia with any questions: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea)2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea) – 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! 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. 5:30 pm: Building a Partnership (online)5:30 pm: Building a Partnership (online) – Do you love someone who is blind or has low vision? Are you at a loss for what to do now? Concerned about their ability to continue living happily and independently? Wondering how they will get around, cook, live alone, and meet their own needs? Unsure of what services exist to support them? Then the LightHouse for the Blind of San Francisco would like to invite you to “Building a Partnership.” In this seminar we will discuss the many ways you can support your loved one throughout their blindness journey. This seminar will take place on Thursday, May 19 on Zoom from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Who is this seminar for?
What Will You Do?:
To RSVP, send an email to Debbie Bacon: DBacon@lightHouse-sf.org |
May 20(2 events)
5:00 pm: Virtual Bingo5:00 pm: Virtual Bingo – Please join our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp Assistant Director and Community Service 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 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. 8:00 pm: Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)l/Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)8:00 pm: Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)l/Spanish Audio-Description Club (online) – Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español Cuando: Mayo 20 2022 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. Quién: jóvenes ciegos y de baja vista. RSVP: Para registrarse, contacten a Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7328. Buscando algo nuevo que hacer los viernes por la tarde? Estamos muy emocionados en presentar nuestro nuevo programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas y series con audio descripción en español! No importa si son fluidos en español, o si simplemente quieren practicar el idioma un poco más conviviendo con amigos y mirando una nueva película. Espero que todos nos puedan acompañar para Este programa, cada tercer Viernes del mes a las 8:00 PM. Este mes miraremos el siguiente capítulo de Hawkeye, una de las nuevas aventuras de Marvel. When: Friday May 20 2022 from 8:00 – 10:00 PM Who: Blind and low-vision teens and young adults RSVP: Contact Daisy Soto at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328. Looking for something new to do on Friday night’s? We’re excited to announce a new Spanish audio described movie club for teens and young adults. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just want to brush up on some Spanish skills and connect with friends over an action-packed movie, or show we hope you’ll join us every third Friday of the month at 8:00 PM! This month we will be watching the next episode of Hawkeye, one of the latest Marvel series releases! |
May 21
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The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!