LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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Jul 19
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Jul 20(1 event)
10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online)10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online) – LightHouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedConnect, Learn, and GrowYES Summer Academy Goes Online!Youth Employment Series (YES) Registrations open until June 12, 2020The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision. Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program. The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.
The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:
Specific days will have a particular focus:
Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions. The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood. To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:
For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328
We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020. |
Jul 21(2 events)
1:00 pm: So You Think You Want a Guide Dog? (online)1:00 pm: So You Think You Want a Guide Dog? (online) – Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org by July 15. Note: This workshop is open to high-school aged youth and adults who are blind or have low vision and will take place online over Zoom. 2:00 pm: PC vs Mac, which is right for me?2:00 pm: PC vs Mac, which is right for me? – Looking to purchase a new computer? Can't decide if Windows or MacOS is right for you? Torn between what friends and family are telling you? Join us on a virtual exploration of the pros and cons of each operating system. We will put the 2 systems in a boxing ring to compete, features to feature, function to function, and see who comes out on top! At the end, we hope to help you make that purchase decision. Join us on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, 2:00pm to 3:30pm. This workshop 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: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or by leaving a voicemail at: 415-694-7343. Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred. |
Jul 22(2 events)
10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online)10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online) – LightHouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedConnect, Learn, and GrowYES Summer Academy Goes Online!Youth Employment Series (YES) Registrations open until June 12, 2020The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision. Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program. The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.
The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:
Specific days will have a particular focus:
Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions. The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood. To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:
For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328
We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020. 2:00 pm: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la plataforma Zoom y las Tecnologías de Asistencia para personas ciegas2:00 pm: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la plataforma Zoom y las Tecnologías de Asistencia para personas ciegas – Preguntas y respuestas sobre la plataforma Zoom y las Tecnologías de Asistencia para personas ciegas ¿Quieres saber todo sobre la plataforma Zoom? ¿O cuál es la mejor aplicación para leer tu correspondencia? ¿O qué audífonos con micrófono puedo usar en una reunión en línea? ¿O quizás la diferencia entre las bocinas inteligentes Google Mini y Amazon Echo? Únete a nuestro evento, Preguntas y Respuestas sobre Zoom y las Tecnologías de Asistencia para personas ciegas. Fecha: miércoles, 22 de julio de 2020. 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. Questions and answers about Zoom and Access Technology Want to know everything about Zoom? Or what is the best application to read your mail? Or what is the best headset for online meetings? Or maybe what is the difference between smart speakers such as Google Mini and Amazon Echo? Join us in the Spanish Event, Questions and Answers About Zoom and Access Technology. Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Time: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM, PDT. 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 leaving a voicemail at: 415-694-7323. |
Jul 23
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Jul 24(1 event)
10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online)10:00 am: YES Summer Academy (online) – LightHouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedConnect, Learn, and GrowYES Summer Academy Goes Online!Youth Employment Series (YES) Registrations open until June 12, 2020The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Employment Series (YES) is excited to offer a redesigned 2020 Academy for aged between 16 – 24 years youth who are blind or have low vision. Despite the many changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth will continue to have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable learning experiences. They will have the chance to participate in independent living trainings, employment readiness projects, peer social hours, and mentoring conversations with life-long friends, mentors and supportive LightHouse staff through this groundbreaking program. The YES Virtual Summer Academy is a 5-week long interactive experience. Youth will gain first-hand knowledge of building confidence and positive identity, learn collaboration and how to be a "team player”. They will get to know how to identify strengths and interests, as well as acquire a sense of direction through personalized job exploration learning activities.
The program will culminate with youth investigating career interests and equipping themselves with the tools to transition successfully. These include:
Specific days will have a particular focus:
Students will receive 5-6 hours of direct weekly instruction via Zoom, phone, and email communication, approximately 2 hours per day, 3 days per week; they are also expected to complete application activities and work-based learning projects along with scheduled sessions. The YES Summer Academy will encourage students to reflect and apply their learning experience to their lives and be more prepared for future dream opportunities and adulthood. To take part in the YES Summer Academy, follow the steps below:
For professionals looking to fund places for students in the YES Academy Summer Series, please see the below planned learning outcomes:
If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328
We look forward to welcoming your students to the LightHouse YES Summer Academy 2020. |
Jul 25
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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!