LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together
Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together
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Jan 24The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.
Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments.
The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists.
It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons.
The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
Week 1: Monday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Week 2: Monday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 2 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Week 3: Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 10 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, January 24. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org. The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).
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Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
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Jan 25This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
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Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together
Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together
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Jan 26The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision.
Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments.
The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists.
It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons.
The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time):
Week 1: Monday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Week 2: Monday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 2 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Week 3: Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 10 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, January 24. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org. The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).
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Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
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Jan 27This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
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Una tarde de Deportes con Flor Jimenez
Una tarde de Deportes con Flor Jimenez
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Jan 28Una tarde de deportes con Flor Jimenez
Cuándo: 28 de enero 2022 de 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Dónde: Por Zoom. pueden agregarse usando una computadora, tableta, o teléfono.
Mirando y jugando deportes siempre ha sido un tema muy popular en latinoamérica, pero ustedes se han preguntado como la gente ciega y de baja vista participa en deportes en estas partes del mundo? Acompáñenos este enero para una conversación sobre la variedad de deportes populares que existen, y historias de cómo atletas de países como Colombia están trabajando para avanzar sus nombres como atletas y asegurarse que otra gente ciega y de baja vista tenga la oportunidad des participar.
Con preguntas o para registrarse contacten a Esmeralda Soto esoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7323
* Por favor regístrense antes del jueves 27 de enero.*
An Evening about Sports with Flor Jimenez
When: January 28 2022 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual over Zoom, you can access Zoom on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Whether you’re watching, playing, or coaching them, sports are a very popular interest throughout Latin-America. But have you ever wondered about the various opportunities for blind athletes in this part of the world? Join us this January for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation about popular sports for the blind, and how disabled athletes from countries such as Colombia are working to make them more accessible while building a name for themselves in the world of sports.
With questions or to RSVP contact Esmeralda Soto at esoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7323
*Please RSVP by Thursday January 27*
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!
