Events in April 2020
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Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class
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Apr 1Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)
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Apr 1Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)
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Apr 1Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
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Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class
Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class
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Apr 3Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6
LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.
Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:
General information
- Be Early
- Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.
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 donations $10-$20. Make a donation.
Password Required
In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:
Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com
Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after 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 Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).To join please click Meeting URL
Password: See General information section above.
Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
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Apr 3Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials.
June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home.
June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling
Practice using your tactile (and other) senses to identify items, and learn ways to organize, label and mark items in your home or office. Time to raid your junk drawer, for rubber bands, safety pins, paper clips, and more...and perhaps organize that drawer in the process!June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles
Please RSVP by 4pm on 6/12, to receive materials in the mail ahead of time. Learn about adapted games, how to adapt your own games with tactile markers. Participants will make their own tic-tac-toe board, and challenge themselves with a jigsaw puzzle.June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen
Learn several “kitchen hacks” or ways to use your tactile sense in the kitchen. Participants will make 1 or 2 simple treats that will engage their tactile sense. (Specific ingredients needed will be released, once enrolled).July 3: Culminating Project
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
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Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class
Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class
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Apr 6Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6
LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.
Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:
General information
- Be Early
- Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.
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 donations $10-$20. Make a donation.
Password Required
In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:
Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com
Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after 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 Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).To join please click Meeting URL
Password: See General information section above.
The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeThe Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
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Apr 6What 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.
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Sound & Space Workshop
Sound & Space Workshop
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Apr 7Are you prone to getting lost? Do you find yourself often asking friends and family members (or your local O&M instructor) to help you learn how to get to new places? Are you worried about how you will manage if your vision changes and you can no longer see to get around? Well you are in luck because LightHouse has the perfect workshop for you!
In this Sound & Space workshop, you will learn to use your hearing to make travel easier and more enjoyable regardless of your visual state. You will learn how to use sound to establish and maintain a straight line of travel, to determine how far away sounds are, and to recognize different types of indoor spaces. In addition, you will learn the basic principles of good spatial awareness, receive a personalized assessment of your spatial strengths and weaknesses, and learn tips for improving your overall spatial awareness.
Throughout the workshop, you will have a chance to practice using sound to help you map new spaces. Hearing can be successfully used alongside vision, so people with all levels of vision impairment are encouraged to consider attending. People with known or suspected hearing loss can often benefit from auditory training as well and are welcome to attend.
What should you expect? This will be a 6-hour workshop held at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a 1-hour lunch break. Please plan to bring your own lunch; food will not be provided, but we will have space to eat together. The cost of the workshop is $165, space is limited to 3 students, and registration is required before the event. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards; partial scholarships may be available to San Francisco residents aged 55 and over. All payments are due before the day of the event. Clients of the Department of Rehabilitation or Veterans Administration should speak with their counselor to ask if payment is available. To register for this workshop, contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7335.
What? Sound and Space Workshop (Auditory & Spatial Training)
When? April 7, June 11 or August 25, each from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (includes a 1-hour lunch break-please bring your own lunch)
Where? LightHouse Headquarters, 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
Who to contact? Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org, 415-694-7335
EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?
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Apr 7Parents, teachers, potential campers and former campers are welcome to join us for questions and answers regarding Enchanted Hills Camp. We encourage participants to learn about our summer sessions, program activities, staffing support, health care provision, food services, Department of Rehabilitation Training Programs, our rebuilding progress, camp history or anything that can help you choose Enchanted Hills Camp as your summer residential camp choice.
When: April 7, 8 and 9 from Noon to 1 p.m.
These sessions will be held online via Zoom.
Please RSVP to Tony Fletcher, Director of Enchanted Hills Camp, at: Tfletcher@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7319.
Tech Together OnlineTech Together Online
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Apr 7Join 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 participate in these informal knowledge shares along with LightHouse students and friends.
While we are experiencing physical distance from services, people, and activities, we invite you to a series of Tech Together conversations for this current era.
- March 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online Shopping and delivery services
- April 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: chat and communication apps
- April 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online entertainment, streaming media, playing games and more.
Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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 calling 415-694-7343.
Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Apr 8Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?
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Apr 8Parents, teachers, potential campers and former campers are welcome to join us for questions and answers regarding Enchanted Hills Camp. We encourage participants to learn about our summer sessions, program activities, staffing support, health care provision, food services, Department of Rehabilitation Training Programs, our rebuilding progress, camp history or anything that can help you choose Enchanted Hills Camp as your summer residential camp choice.
When: April 7, 8 and 9 from Noon to 1 p.m.
These sessions will be held online via Zoom.
Please RSVP to Tony Fletcher, Director of Enchanted Hills Camp, at: Tfletcher@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7319.
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)
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Apr 8Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)
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Apr 8Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
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EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?
EHC Virtual Campfire: Why Send My Child to Enchanted Hills Camp?
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Apr 9Parents, teachers, potential campers and former campers are welcome to join us for questions and answers regarding Enchanted Hills Camp. We encourage participants to learn about our summer sessions, program activities, staffing support, health care provision, food services, Department of Rehabilitation Training Programs, our rebuilding progress, camp history or anything that can help you choose Enchanted Hills Camp as your summer residential camp choice.
When: April 7, 8 and 9 from Noon to 1 p.m.
These sessions will be held online via Zoom.
Please RSVP to Tony Fletcher, Director of Enchanted Hills Camp, at: Tfletcher@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7319.
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Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
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Apr 10Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials.
June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home.
June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling
Practice using your tactile (and other) senses to identify items, and learn ways to organize, label and mark items in your home or office. Time to raid your junk drawer, for rubber bands, safety pins, paper clips, and more...and perhaps organize that drawer in the process!June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles
Please RSVP by 4pm on 6/12, to receive materials in the mail ahead of time. Learn about adapted games, how to adapt your own games with tactile markers. Participants will make their own tic-tac-toe board, and challenge themselves with a jigsaw puzzle.June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen
Learn several “kitchen hacks” or ways to use your tactile sense in the kitchen. Participants will make 1 or 2 simple treats that will engage their tactile sense. (Specific ingredients needed will be released, once enrolled).July 3: Culminating Project
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)
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Apr 10Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.
Accessible Census: Reading Mail and Keeping Your Info SafeAccessible Census: Reading Mail and Keeping Your Info Safe
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Apr 10Accessible Census: Reading Mail and Keeping Your Info Safe April 10, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The accessible census workshops will cover core technology skills to enable you to participate in the 2020 census.
In this workshop you will learn:
• Apps and techniques for finding your Census envelope or postcard and other important mail amidst the clutter of junk mail
• Apps and techniques for reading important mail in detail.
• Tips for digital safety when reading snail mail and email.This workshop will allow remote participation via the Zoom conferencing platform or a conference phone line. You will need a working email address to receive participation information.
RSVP to Abby Decker at adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343.
This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
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The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
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Apr 13What 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.
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Tech Together Online
Tech Together Online
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Apr 14Join 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 participate in these informal knowledge shares along with LightHouse students and friends.
While we are experiencing physical distance from services, people, and activities, we invite you to a series of Tech Together conversations for this current era.
- March 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online Shopping and delivery services
- April 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: chat and communication apps
- April 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online entertainment, streaming media, playing games and more.
Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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 calling 415-694-7343.
Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.
National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting - OnlineNational Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting - Online
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Apr 14The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. The the San Francisco Chapter will have their April 2020 meeting online using the Zoom conferencing platform. For details on this meeting, email ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com.
- This group is not affiliated with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Apr 15Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)
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Apr 15Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Bears, Bobcats, Gators, and Spartans: Is the College Community Right for Me?(online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Bears, Bobcats, Gators, and Spartans: Is the College Community Right for Me?(online)
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Apr 15Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)
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Apr 15Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
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30% & Growing Goes Virtual (online)
30% & Growing Goes Virtual (online)
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Apr 1630% & Growing
Thursday, April 16, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PSTYour go-to network of blind worker bees is back! Join your 30% crew for this important virtual Happy Hour to reconnect and share resources and best practices at a time when everyone's work life is upside down. Are you essential staff? Are you working from home? What resources and strategies have supported you through these rapidly changing times? How can you keep your job search active? What is keeping your spirits and energy up?
To be added to the 30% & Growing reminder email list and/or to receive a special starter list of resources for all these questions and more, including remote food and beverage options for this new virtual edition of 30% & Growing, RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
For Zoom meeting information, contact Serena Olsen.
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Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
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Apr 17Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials.
June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home.
June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling
Practice using your tactile (and other) senses to identify items, and learn ways to organize, label and mark items in your home or office. Time to raid your junk drawer, for rubber bands, safety pins, paper clips, and more...and perhaps organize that drawer in the process!June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles
Please RSVP by 4pm on 6/12, to receive materials in the mail ahead of time. Learn about adapted games, how to adapt your own games with tactile markers. Participants will make their own tic-tac-toe board, and challenge themselves with a jigsaw puzzle.June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen
Learn several “kitchen hacks” or ways to use your tactile sense in the kitchen. Participants will make 1 or 2 simple treats that will engage their tactile sense. (Specific ingredients needed will be released, once enrolled).July 3: Culminating Project
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
Hands On Goes Virtual (online): In Case of Emergency - Learn what to pack in an emergency supply kitHands On Goes Virtual (online): In Case of Emergency - Learn what to pack in an emergency supply kit
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Apr 17Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you have RSVP’d you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10am and 11:30am.
- April 3 - Zoom 101 - Learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting and using its various features
- April 10 - From Pantry to Plate- Learn how to get the most out of common kitchen staples.
- April 17 - In Case of Emergency - Learn what to pack in an emergency supply kit.
- April 24 - Ask an ILS Instructor - This is your time to ask those burning questions about daily living. From cooking to cleaning, from parenting to fashion, from accessing print to arts & crafts. Whether at home, school, work, or on the go.
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)
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Apr 17Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.
Accessible Census: Filling Out Online Forms with Screen Readers (online)Accessible Census: Filling Out Online Forms with Screen Readers (online)
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Apr 17The accessible census workshops will cover core technology skills to enable you to participate in the 2020 census. Whether you choose to complete your census online or via other means, this workshop will ensure that you have the skills to enter data in to online forms.
In this workshop you will learn:
• How to make sure your screen reader is in the right mode to fill out forms.
• How to understand and work with common parts of forms, such as edit fields, check boxes, and radio buttons.
• Safety tips for entering data online.This workshop will allow remote participation via the Zoom conferencing platform or a conference phone line. You will need a working email address to receive participation information.
RSVP to Abby Decker at adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343.
This project has been made possible in part by a grant from the Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
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Postponed until October: Cycle for Sight
Postponed until October: Cycle for Sight
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Apr 18This event has been postponed until October.
It is time again for the annual Cycle for Sight bicycle fundraiser, a key event on our Enchanted Hills Camp fundraising calendar. There are three ride courses: 15, 25 and 50 miles; something for every kind of cyclist.
Our post-ride festival features cuisine from Napa Valley restaurants, a bounty of Napa Valley wineries and micro-breweries, and live music from the band Pride & Joy. We have three ride courses: 15, 25 and 50 miles-something for every kind of cyclist. Festival-only passes are available for those not riding. Early-bird pricing is available through March 1st, 2019. 2019 will be yet another great day on the bike, with old friends and new, and in support of raising funds for those in need. We hope you will join us. To donate, register, or find out more information, visit the Cycle for Sight website. If you are a Lighthouse student and would like to ride in Cycle for Sight, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthosue-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.
If you are a Lighthouse student or supporter and would like to ride in Cycle for Sight, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353. As a rider, you can also join Team LightHouse where 100% of the money you raise will go to support LightHouse for the Blind’s Enchanted Hills Camp. To sign up for Team LightHouse, follow the instructions on the event website.
If you would like to come to camp the night before, Friday, April 17 for dinner and stay overnight, contact camp director Tony Fletcher on afletcher@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7319 who can give you information on pricing and availability.No tandem bike or pilot is required, just a willingness to ride and have fun!
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Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
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Apr 20Yoga: Alignment Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. through May 1
LightHouse Yoga Instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions.
Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. 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:
• Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
• 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 donations are $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms:
-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
-Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
• Password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
• Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after 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 Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).
• To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeThe Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
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Apr 20What 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.
So Your Student Thinks They Want a Guide Dog ONLINE Workshop for EducatorsSo Your Student Thinks They Want a Guide Dog ONLINE Workshop for Educators
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Apr 20Are you an educator in blind field services and have a student or client who is curious about guide dogs but doesn't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to help them decide if a guide dog is right for them, what skills they will need before applying to 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 they are accepted. O&M and ILS skills will be covered. Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org. NOTE: this workshop takes place online via Zoom and will have ACVREP continuing education credits available.
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Tech Together (online)
Tech Together (online)
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Apr 21Tech Together Online
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.
Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Apr 22Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)
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Apr 22Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Day in the Life at My Home (Technology and Cooking) (online)(online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Day in the Life at My Home (Technology and Cooking) (online)(online)
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Apr 22Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Upcoming Topics:
Wednesday 4/29 Money Management: Smart Savings and SpendingGive and take care!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)
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Apr 22Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
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Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
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Apr 24Yoga: Alignment Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. through May 1
LightHouse Yoga Instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions.
Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. 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:
• Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
• 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 donations are $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms:
-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
-Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
• Password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
• Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after 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 Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).
• To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Hands On Goes Virtual (online)
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Apr 24Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials.
June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home.
June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling
Practice using your tactile (and other) senses to identify items, and learn ways to organize, label and mark items in your home or office. Time to raid your junk drawer, for rubber bands, safety pins, paper clips, and more...and perhaps organize that drawer in the process!June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles
Please RSVP by 4pm on 6/12, to receive materials in the mail ahead of time. Learn about adapted games, how to adapt your own games with tactile markers. Participants will make their own tic-tac-toe board, and challenge themselves with a jigsaw puzzle.June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen
Learn several “kitchen hacks” or ways to use your tactile sense in the kitchen. Participants will make 1 or 2 simple treats that will engage their tactile sense. (Specific ingredients needed will be released, once enrolled).July 3: Culminating Project
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
Hands On Goes Virtual (online): Ask an ILS InstructorHands On Goes Virtual (online): Ask an ILS Instructor
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Apr 24Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.
What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you have RSVP’d you will get the dial-in information.
When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m and 11:30 a.m.
- April 3 - Zoom 101 - Learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting and using its various features
- April 10 - From Pantry to Plate- Learn how to get the most out of common kitchen staples.
- April 17 - In Case of Emergency - Learn what to pack in an emergency supply kit.
- April 24 - Ask an ILS Instructor - This is your time to ask those burning questions about daily living. From cooking to cleaning, from parenting to fashion, from accessing print to arts & crafts. Whether at home, school, work, or on the go.
All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!
How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!
Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.
The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)The Weekly Wind-Down with Amber (online)
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Apr 24Click or call in to our virtual Weekly Windown every Friday at 12:30 p.m. for a guided meditation, mindfulness discussion and a chance to build community with our LightHouse family. All are welcome. Please email or call Amber Sherrard to sign up at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.
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Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
Yoga: Alignment Flow (online)
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Apr 27Yoga: Alignment Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. through May 1
LightHouse Yoga Instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives. Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the following instructions.
Some knowledge of yoga is helpful, though not necessary. 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:
• Be Early--Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior to allow time to resolve technical issues.
• 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 donations are $10-$20. Please consider showing your support via one of these platforms:
-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=31997465
-Venmo: Kimberly-Ropicky PayPal: kimberlyropicky@gmail.com
• Password Required--In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following: email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com or follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm
• Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after 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 Flow Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).
• To join please click Meeting URL and enter password obtained by pre-registering.The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike ColeThe Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole
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Apr 27What 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.
The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)
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Apr 27What 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.
To join, dial 929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted.
For more information, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
So You Think You Want a Guide Dog ONLINE Workshop for Youth and FamiliesSo You Think You Want a Guide Dog ONLINE Workshop for Youth and Families
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Apr 27Are 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 to 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. NOTE: this workshop takes place online via Zoom and is specifically geared towards high schoolers, transition age youth, and their families.
Virtual Yoga with AmberVirtual Yoga with Amber
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Apr 27Join us every Monday at 2:00 p.m. for a virtual yoga class where Amber will guide you through a full vinyasa flow to keep you healthy and strong. This class is for people who have done yoga before and have a general idea of the basic poses. For call-in details please email Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Tech Together (online)
Tech Together (online)
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Apr 28Tech Together Online
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.
Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Apr 29Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual
Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.
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.
RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)
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Apr 29Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!
Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Money Management: Smart Savings and Spending (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you: Money Management: Smart Savings and Spending (online)
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Apr 29Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)
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Apr 29Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:
1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!
2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!
3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!
Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.
Give and take care!
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!
