Aug 14
Employment Immersion: August Virtual Workshop
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Aug 13
August's workshop runs weekdays from August 3 to 28.
There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.
Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org.
Get Moving: O&M for independent travel: Session I
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Aug 13
Are you new to cane travel? Want to learn more about tactile maps and GPS? We’re offering a comprehensive six-week online course in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) to help you travel independently. Courses are taught by Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists.
There will be two sessions:
Session I: For those working with their state’s vocational rehabilitation department or commission for the blind (available in all 50 states).
When: July 28 through September 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to noon Pacific.
Instructors: Robert Alminana, Jennifer Huey
Session II: For those who are 55 and over, who aren’t in a vocational rehabilitation plan and living in Northern California.
When: Date: August 17 through September 23, Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to noon Pacific.
Instructors: Danette Davis and Chris Williams
Who qualifies for this course?
Session I
- State Department of Rehabilitation or Commission for the Blind Consumers in all 50 states.
Session II
- Department of Veteran Affairs consumers
- People 55 and over
What do you need to take this course?
Solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and/or listen to podcasts.
What is this course about?
This is a comprehensive six-week, twelve-class course using the Zoom conferencing platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel. Participants will meet twice a week for a total instruction time of 24 hours.
The course covers O&M fundamentals including the benefits of O&M skills for travel and employment; sensory, spatial and environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics and TMAP; human guide; protective techniques; long cane basics; street crossing sequence; intersection analysis, public transit and trip planning, introduction to electronic travel devices and GPS and wayfinding techniques.
Who would benefit from the course?
- People who are blind or have low vision who are new to O&M.
- People who have had a recent change in vision.
- People who haven’t used their O&M skills in a while.
- People looking for an O&M refresher.
How will participants benefit?
- Participants will acquire strong foundational skills that are critical for safe, independent travel that will help them gain and retain employment.
- Participants will receive structured, organized instruction that will prepare them for subsequent individualized training with a certified O&M specialist.
How does the course fit in with consumer’s overall O&M training program?
- This will be the first of two parts in a combined O&M training curriculum.
- The second part will be an individualized, face-to-face, hands-on learning and practice instruction program when public safety mandates allow. (Available to consumers in the LightHouse training area only.)
What is the cost of this course?
Session I: $1,165.00 (990.00 for the course + $175.00 for materials
Session II: Course is provided at no charge to people living in San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties. If you live outside those areas, the cost is $990.00. Scholarships are available. Course materials for the 12 weeks are $50 and may be waived based on scholarship availability.
What materials will be used during the course?
- Bump dots, mixed
- Tactile Maps (TMAP)
- Intersection map set
- Wikki Stix
- Additional materials supplied by LightHouse for The Blind: tactile activity sheets; rubber bands; signature guide; Kanga-Pak; sleep shade.
How to register for one of these courses?
Session I: Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey at jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org.
Session II: Danette Davis at ddavis@lighthouse-sf.org or Chris Williams at cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org.
Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor
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Aug 13
Thursday, August 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Connections
Thursday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - What's the Story?
Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Works in Three dimensions
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is offering three highly descriptive Zoom tours led by docent Jim Kohn. Jim will kick off his three-lecture series on August 13 at 1:00 p.m. Stanley Yarnell of the Blind Posse previewed Jim’s presentation and said, "He had me in the palm of his hand the whole time." Jim is extraordinarily articulate and has significant experience describing art for the blind and low vision community.
Thursday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Connections
This tour of objects from the permanent collection at the de Young will connect traditional native cultures with contemporary American art. Art from Africa will be compared with art from African American artists, Art from Asia will be connected to works by Asian American artists, and art from native American people will be compared and connected with art produced in contemporary times in North America.
Thursday, September 10, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What's the Story?
In this tour, participants will be introduced to narratives present in several works from the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor, including stories from the classical era, the Old and New Testaments, and from the artists’ imaginations.
Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Works in Three dimensions
This tour will include sculptures from the collection at the Legion of Honor and will span the history of art from earliest times, 5000 years ago or more, up to the twentieth century. Sculpture in stone and bronze as well as ceramics and porcelain are included.
For Zoom access details, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.
EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 1)
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Aug 13
Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.
This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.
You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.
Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
EHC Music Camp 2020 – The Zoom Edition (Timeslot 2)
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Aug 13
Just like other Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2020 sessions, we’re going virtual with Music Camp, led by longtime EHC Enrichment Area leader Masceo Williams, who is a blind musician with over 20 years of live performance experience.
This is a four-part Zoom series for people who are blind or have low vision with some sort of formal music training. The four sessions will feature interactive discussions, music sharing, brainstorming, games, challenges and music fun all with EHC as inspiration and the backdrop.
You can choose from one of two timeslots. Contact Alyah Thomas at AThomas@lighthouse-sf.org for more info.
Timeslot 1: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Timeslot 2: August 3, 6, 10 & 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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!
