Lighthouse offices are closed for in-person services through Labor Day. Check the calendar below for our offering of online classes.
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| May 31 | Jun 1(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)Jun 1 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. To join, dial 929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. For more information, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Jun 2(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 2:00 pm: Tech Together: Topic-Accessible Games (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: Topic-Accessible Games (online)Jun 2 – 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. June 2: Accessible Games We'll share how we turn our phones and computers in to sources of entertainment by gaming solo or with friends.
June 9: Smart home Possibilities Come chat about what can happen when you combine smart speakers with accessories, gadgets or appliances. Just how smart and accessible can our homes become? 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. |
Jun 3(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 4(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 5(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Jun 5 – 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. |
Jun 6(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 7(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 8(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)Jun 8 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Jun 9(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 2:00 pm: Tech Together: Smart home Possibilites (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: Smart home Possibilites (online)Jun 9 – 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. June 9: Smart home Possibilities Come chat about what can happen when you combine smart speakers with accessories, gadgets or appliances. Just how smart and accessible can our homes become? 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. |
Jun 10(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 11(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Jun 12(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual Workshop(All day): Employment Immersion Virtual WorkshopJune 1-12, 2020(All day) Why Choose LightHouse? The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.
How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse? We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.
How? For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.
What Students Will Learn: The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.
Expectations of students:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
AUTHORIZATIONS Intake $330. Job Preparation $770. Job Development $770 (only if student is placed) Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals) Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month For additional information please contact: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Jun 12 – 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. |
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| Jun 14 | Jun 159:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)Jun 15 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Jun 162:00 pm: Tech Together (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)Jun 16 – 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. |
Jun 172:00 pm: Introducción a las Tecnologías de Apoyo2:00 pm: Introducción a las Tecnologías de ApoyoJun 17 – Introducción a las Tecnologías de Apoyo Miércoles, 17 de junio. 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM Un vistazo a las opciones de accesibilidad, aplicaciones y servicios disponibles para personas Ciegas o con Baja Visión, en teléfonos inteligentes, computadoras y dispositivos para el hogar. Lectores de pantalla, ampliadores, opciones de contraste, reconocimiento de voz. Palabras clave: iPhone, Android, OCR, Alexa, OK Google, Windows 10, Mac. Evento transmitido por la plataforma Zoom. Podrás acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirás los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar tu participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o llamando al (415)694-7323. Intro to Access Technology, Spanish Language Event Wednesday, June 17. 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM. An overview of accessibility options, applications and services for blind or low vision users, available in smartphones, computers and home devices. Screen readers, magnifiers, high contrast, speech recognition. Keywords: iPhone, Android, OCR, Alexa, OK Google, Windows 10, Mac. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. |
Jun 186:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes Virtual6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes VirtualJun 18 – Your go-to network of blind worker bees is back—join your 30% crew for this important virtual Happy Hour to reconnect and share resources and best practices at a time when everyone’s work life is upside down. Are you essential staff? Are you working from home? What resources and strategies have supported you through these rapidly changing times? How can you keep your job search active? What’s keeping your spirits and energy up? For Zoom access info, RSVP to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316, then grab a bite to eat, your favorite beverage, and join the virtual networking party. |
Jun 1910:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Jun 19 – 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. |
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| Jun 21 | Jun 229:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)Jun 22 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Jun 232:00 pm: Tech Together (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)Jun 23 – 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. |
Jun 24 | Jun 25 | Jun 2610:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Jun 26 – 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. |
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| Jun 28 | Jun 299:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole (online)Jun 29 – What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
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Jun 30 | Jul 1 | Jul 2 | Jul 310:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)Jul 3 – 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. |
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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.
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