The week's events
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May 10
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May 11
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May 12(2 events)
2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – Tech Together Online Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse access technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. Join us for one or all of these conversations, which will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you RSVP to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred. 7:30 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:30 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Not so Bored Game Night Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. Just because we’re stuck inside doesn’t mean we have to be bored. While we all stay at home practicing safe physical distancing LightHouse Youth program invites youth that are blind or low vision to join us for a weekly game night. Each Tuesday students will join a zoom meeting with other blind and low vision youth and mentors where youth can have another chance to connect with friends and play some silly games. All games will be family-friendly accessible games that youth can enjoy whether they are calling with a phone or using the video feature of the zoom app. Games will range from simple icebreakers to word and number games to our weekly themed trivia game. Who: Youth that are Blind or have Low Vision What: weekly game night with youth that are blind and low vision via zoom Once you have RSVP’d for the event you will receive information for a Zoom meeting that you can access from your computer, smart device or call in using a phone If you are interested in signing up for the Not so Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or jgump@lighthouse-sf.org |
May 13(2 events)
4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) (online)4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) (online) – Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Upcoming Topics: Wednesday 5/13 The Art of Writing: Crafting Words for Creative Expression and Professional Correspondence Wednesday 5/20 First Impressions: Branding and Networking in the Age of Google and Social Media Wednesday 5/27 Your Voice Matters and Make it Count: Knowing Your Rights and Advocacy for Yourself and Your Community Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. On Wednesday's,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills: 1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless! 2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more! 3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together! Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions. 4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online) – Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills: 1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless! 2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more! 3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together! Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions. Give and take care! |
May 14
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May 15(2 events)
10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online) – Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group. What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information. When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials. June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home. June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen July 3: Culminating Project All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics! How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few! Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. 10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online) – Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group. What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine. May 15: Sewing Made Simple When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information. All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics! How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few! Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. |
May 16
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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!
