Calendar

Events in July 2021

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall


    Jul 6

    LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times:

    Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)
    Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)

    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09
    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821
    Password: 982034
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282

    LightHouse Breakout Session at the National Federation of the Blind Convention

    LightHouse Breakout Session at the National Federation of the Blind Convention


    Jul 6

    LightHouse Presents: Tactile Maps and More!

    National convention of the National Federation of the Blind session. LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Learn about our online Adaptations store. Facilitator: Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator. Presentors: Greg Kehret, Director of MAD Lab and Raqi Gomez, Manager of Adaptations.

    NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting URL is https://zoom.us/j/92618487109
    NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting ID: 926 1848 7109
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282
    Noon to 1:00 Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern):

    LightHouse will also be available for Q&As during the Exhibit Hall hours, check the Crowd Compass App during the convention.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall


    Jul 7

    LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times:

    Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)
    Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)

    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09
    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821
    Password: 982034
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description

    Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description


    Jul 13

    Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

    An increasing number of entertainment services provide audio description to explain visual elements of video programming. We’ll share which services have audio description, and discuss how to find and access audio described content. RSVP for Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

    Upcoming Tech Together

    Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech

    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.

     

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 19

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 20

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 21

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 22

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • 2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    2021 Youth Employment Services Academy

    (All day)
    Jun 27 Jul 25

    Runs from 3:00 pm to Sunday June 27 to 11:00 am on Sunday July 25.

    LightHouse’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Program is excited to offer a redesigned 2021 Summer Academy for youth who are blind or low vision between the ages of 16 and 24. This year, the YES Academy will be hosted at Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC). Hosting it at EHC will allow for outdoor instruction and spatial distancing in order to maximize COVID-19 safety procedures.

    Youth will have the opportunity to fill their summer with engaging and valuable pre-employment learning experiences as they participate in independent living training, employment readiness seminars, work-based experiences, mentoring conversations, and memorable social activities all while connecting with life-long friends and mentors as well as supportive LightHouse staff.

    The four-week long intensive has the following components:

    Week 1 – Your Skills, Your Goals Bootcamp
    Week 2 – Expanding Your Employment Knowledge, Networking in the Community
    Weeks 3 and 4 – Growing Your Resume, and Work Experience Practicum

    By the end of YES Academy, students will expand their web of support and explore their career interests and come away equipped with tools such as a working resume, interview strategies and strengthened profile.

    Learning outcomes will be based on the nationally recognized Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (pre-employment transition skills) include: (WIOA) and include:

    1. Conduct research and informational interviews with professionals resulting in relevant job exploration, counseling, and labor market information.
    2. Take part in a variety of work-based learning experiences through paid work-based opportunities where they will gain an increased understanding of important topics related to the world of work including:
      • Professional presentation and first impressions
      • Understanding employer expectations
      • Orientation and mobility skills needed for community inclusion
      • Self-advocacy and negotiating disability accommodations, and assistive technologies for the workplace.

    3. Hone their workplace readiness soft skills such as practicing effective collaboration, drafting, and delivering presentations, and engaging in independent living as they work as a team to support one another as the summer work-based experiences progress.

    4. Increase their understanding of resources, services, and knowledge in the areas of self-advocacy, requesting accommodations, college education necessary for certain career paths, financial literacy including benefits planning, as well as legal rights and responsibilities of blind and low vision individuals.

    5. Elevate their attitude and confidence through meeting with successful blind and low vision peer mentors and professionals pursuing various careers as well as cultivate community with peers who have similar interests or transition aspirations.

    6. Practice setting, progressing and achieving professional and personal goals. They will learn the importance of informed decision making to solidify and achieve their individualized projected post-school employment outcomes.

    NOTE:

    Due to the popular nature of the YES Summer Academy coupled with physical distancing safety measures, be sure to complete all application and health/safety materials prior to the deadline to be considered. Applicants for the YES Summer Academy must have an open case with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) or other entity for funding to cover associated costs. Please note the fee is $7,000 for the entire 4-week program

    If you are ready to attend or have any questions, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Manager, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-484-8377.

    To join the YES Summer Academy as a participant, follow the steps below:

    1. Complete the LightHouse Student Intake Form and select “YES Summer Academy” under the Program Interest section. If you have participated in LightHouse Youth programs within the last year, please skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
    2. Complete the YES Summer Academy Participation Application and Short Responses. Please send your responses to youth@lighthouse-sf.org by April 23, 2021.

    Learn more about the COVID-19 safety guidelines for the 2021 YES Academy.

  • Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech

    Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech


    Jul 27

    Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

    We’ll talk all things accessible games, from dice games you can play with others, to text adventure games, to where to find play throughs of video games by blind and low vision gamers. WE hope this session will make you want to say, “Yahtzee!”

    RSVP for Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

    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.

  • Meet You At The House

    Meet You At The House


    Jul 28

    Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers, in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but don’t know what to do? LightHouse of San Francisco is here to help. This is the perfect place to come and ask the questions that you need answers to.

    RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331.

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!

SDS safety dataClick here for our cleaning product safety data sheets (SDS) and ingredient information.

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