Dec 9
Changing Vision Changing Life Goes Virtual
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Dec 8
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 8
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.
Tech Together Online: Tech for Staying in Touch
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Dec 8
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.
December 8: Tech for Staying in Touch
If you’re going to be physically distant from friends and family this holiday season, make sure you’re up to date with all the voice and video apps you can use to connect with friends near and far.
Upcoming Topics
December 15: Tech for Description
Whether you want to know what is in a photo or get live descriptions of scenes and objects in the world around you, technology brings many options. From crowd sourced descriptions from the community, to AI object recognition.
December 22: Tech Tales
During this all-audience participation gathering of Tech Together Online, we invite you to share a brief tale of Access Technology past, present, or future. Whether you share your memories of your first AT, current favorite tools, or a wish for technology of the future, this will be a fun time to come together before the holiday break.
Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred.
Changing Vision Changing Life Goes Virtual
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Dec 8
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.
National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Dec 8
The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule:
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting
To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com.
*Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse.
Read more: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
College Spaces from Different Places Kickoff Launch
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Dec 8
When: Tuesday, December 8th from 7:00-8:30 PM
Join us for Lighthouse’s first ever cross-campus student organization! This student org is peer led and driven to form connections and community for all undergraduate college students. College Spaces from Different Places is a group designed by and for low vision and blind students to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us for some fun!
If you have any questions or would like to be part of College Spaces from Different Places, contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist at akwong@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone/text at 415-484-8377 by Monday, December 7th.
NOTE: The Zoom link to join will be distributed the morning of the meetup. All blind/low vision college students are welcome, and you DO NOT need any authorizations from the DOR to join.
Not So Bored Game Night (online)
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Dec 8
Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision.
Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision
What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program
Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually.
If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
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!
