Dec 15
Changing Vision Changing Life Goes Virtual
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Dec 14
Our immersive Changing Vision Changing Life program is back and it's been adapted for virtual two-week training course on Zoom. If you are new to blindness or having low vision and over the age of 55 you may be interested in our blindness skills training program.
What: Changing Vision, Changing Life
Who: Students 55 and over who are new to blindness or have low vision and desire a deep introduction to independent living through orientation & mobility, access technology, and independent living skills.
When: Weekdays, December 7 through December 18 with the following daily schedule
- Mondays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: There is no instructional fee for this two-week course for those living in the counties of: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. There is a material cost of $40 per person as each student will receive a box of equipment to learn with throughout the two weeks which they will then keep.
The evening sessions will be a time for discussion and deeper connection with peers.
This course is for you if you wish to make a commitment to learn more about developing skills and choices to move forward as you leap into 2021. Please note, that all students must be able to make a commitment to all sessions throughout the two weeks. You do not have to have a computer to participate via Zoom, but you will need to have a reliable speaker phone (smart phone or landline) to participate and call in.
Registration is required by Monday, November 16 and limited to 12 students.
To register:
- If you live in the Bay Area, contact Debbie Bacon at DBacon@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7357.
- if you live in Humboldt, Trinity or Del Norte counties contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646.
Changing Vision Changing Life Goes Virtual
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Dec 14
Our immersive Changing Vision Changing Life program is back and it's been adapted for virtual two-week training course on Zoom. If you are new to blindness or having low vision and over the age of 55 you may be interested in our blindness skills training program.
What: Changing Vision, Changing Life
Who: Students 55 and over who are new to blindness or have low vision and desire a deep introduction to independent living through orientation & mobility, access technology, and independent living skills.
When: Weekdays, December 7 through December 18 with the following daily schedule
- Mondays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Thursdays: 9:30 am to 11:30 am 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Friday: 9:30 am to 11:30 am & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: There is no instructional fee for this two-week course for those living in the counties of: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. There is a material cost of $40 per person as each student will receive a box of equipment to learn with throughout the two weeks which they will then keep.
The evening sessions will be a time for discussion and deeper connection with peers.
This course is for you if you wish to make a commitment to learn more about developing skills and choices to move forward as you leap into 2021. Please note, that all students must be able to make a commitment to all sessions throughout the two weeks. You do not have to have a computer to participate via Zoom, but you will need to have a reliable speaker phone (smart phone or landline) to participate and call in.
Registration is required by Monday, November 16 and limited to 12 students.
To register:
- If you live in the Bay Area, contact Debbie Bacon at DBacon@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7357.
- if you live in Humboldt, Trinity or Del Norte counties contact Janet Pomerantz at JPomerantz@lighthouse-sf.org or 707-268-5646.
Monthly Mentor Mondays
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Dec 14
Second Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This fall, LightHouse’s Youth Program is excited to offer a new series for our youth that are blind or have low vision. In this new monthly series, Lighthouse staff will lead the panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth. Each month will have new mentors sharing their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic. Students that attend will also have ample time to ask questions to that month’s mentors. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, accessible technology and recreation and leisure, with a focus on the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us.
Upcoming Topics
October 12 - Your Virtual Technology Toolbox
For our October Monthly Mentor Monday, youth will learn about all sorts of high and low-tech gear that that other blind and low vision youth use to be successful. Whether it’s a simple slate and stylus or a quick note, the latest braille display, or software that can help you access for class materials or things in other aspects of life.
November 9: Making connections as a blind or low vision student
December 14: TBD
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP to Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each event.
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!
