LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Jun 4
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Jun 3
What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.
RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Technology Club at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)
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Jun 3
This is a blended meeting which means you may attend in person on campus or by phone.
Overview of adaptive technology, learning about devices and apps with staff Cathy, and Jacques. To join the Technology email mail list call EBC main office: 707-523-3222.
Vision, Peer-led Support Group (online)
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Jun 3
Vision runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery. We discuss different topics and share experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. We are people with similar experiences who genuinely want to support one another in all aspects of living independently with our changing vision. Each week the topics are independent, so you can join the group at any week. Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book which is available on Braille and Audio Reading Download (DB C11619).
June 3: Chapter 6 Learning to be Assertive with Sight Loss
Assertive speech is vital for communicating needs and securing assistance. Building self-esteem and self-compassion is crucial for restoring identity and confidence. Educating helpers and practicing assertiveness help maintain autonomy and manage interactions confidently.
June 17: Chapter 7 (Part One): A Home That Works for Everyone
Emphasizing safety and functionality, this chapter discusses effective communication and organization in shared spaces for visually impaired individuals. It highlights strategies such as security measures, hazard prevention, and negotiation with household members. Additionally, it covers managing finances, organizing medications, and maintaining personal care to enhance accessibility and comfort in the home.
RSVP online for Vision Peer-Led Support Group to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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!
