LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Oct 20
Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop
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Oct 19
October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.
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.
The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
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Oct 19
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 Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
Low Vision Skills: Putting it All Together
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Oct 19
This course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.
Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a four-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision and practical means to maximize safe and independent living skills. The course is divided into four lessons over two weeks: a 2-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by three, 2-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 safe and independent daily living skills. After the four-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 (preferred) or phone at the following dates and times:
Week 1:
Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Week 2:
Monday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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.
Please RSVP by Thursday, October 8 to be able to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, October 19. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students.
LightHouse & Enchanted Hills Camp Youth Program Council
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Oct 19
At LightHouse we take great pride in having a strong community filled with many wonderful students. With this wonderful group of students comes great ideas and a diverse perspective that we hope to learn from. To help learn more and ensure LightHouse and EHC provides programs that youth both want and need, we have formed the LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council. This council will consist of a group of ten young leaders that are blind or have low vision that wish to give back to future students, gain leadership experience and strengthen their resume. Below in you will find more information about what it means to be a council member and how to get involved.
What are the benefits of serving as a member of the LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council?
- Volunteer hours for your resume or graduation requirements
- Gain deeper connections with the EHC, LightHouse and the blind and low vision community
- LightHouse swag item, such as a LightHouse or EHC shirt for each year of service completed
What we are asking of the members of the LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council?
- Participate in the regular meetings of LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council.
- Support LightHouse and EHC youth programs by volunteering time during some of the programs hosted by LightHouse and EHC in some sort of leadership capacity.
- Help promote LightHouse youth programs and activities within your networks.
- Provide feedback and insight into ways past and current program options can be improved.
- Share new program ideas or activities that other youth might enjoy or benefit from.
How do I apply to be a member of the LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council?
- You must meet the following qualifications:
- youth between the ages of 16 and 24
- a person who is blind or has low vision
- participant of a LightHouse or EHC program within the last year
To apply please send an email with the following items to youth@lighthouse-sf.org:\
- A statement of interest and intent in why you wish to be member of the Lighthouse and EHC Youth Program Council.
- Contact information for one of the following references:
- Teacher
- TVI or O&M specialist
- A current or past LightHouse and EHC program staff or mentor
- A current member of LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council
- Conduct interview with the LightHouse Youth Team
We look forward to hearing your voice as we work together to shape future programs and encourage your growth as a leader in our community. Please feel free to email us at youth@lighthouse-sf.org if you have any questions about the LightHouse and EHC Youth Program Council.
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!
