Events in April 2023
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Mar 29(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)9:30 am: Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual) – Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. March’s theme is: Welcome Spring! March 1: Spring Music RSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707. |
Mar 30
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Mar 31(1 event)
7:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person)7:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person) – TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. Summary: “To hope is to vote!” Famed activist and civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer makes this impassioned rally cry, reminding us that change begins with just one voice. Tracing her steps from sharecropper to activist to political candidate, Fannie takes audiences on a gospel-filled journey of justice and self-determination, inspiring every American to rise up and fight for the vital issues of our time. There will be three audio-described performances, courtesy of Gravity Access Services. Those performances are: March 31 at 8:00 pm (pre-show talk at 7:30 pm) (Additionally, there is an ASL performance and three performances with copen captioning.) Performances take place at the Lucie Stern Theatre at 1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, 94301. Purchase tickets online for FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. After you purchase your ticket, you will also need to contact the box office to let them know you would like a headset for the audio-described performance at 650-463-1960 or boxoffice@theatreworks.org. There will be a talk You can also purchase your tickets this way. Pre-show talks are held 30 minutes before each performance. Safety info: Masks are required for all attendees. Visit the FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer TheatreWorks webpage.
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Apr 1(1 event)
7:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person)7:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person) – TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. Summary: “To hope is to vote!” Famed activist and civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer makes this impassioned rally cry, reminding us that change begins with just one voice. Tracing her steps from sharecropper to activist to political candidate, Fannie takes audiences on a gospel-filled journey of justice and self-determination, inspiring every American to rise up and fight for the vital issues of our time. There will be three audio-described performances, courtesy of Gravity Access Services. Those performances are: March 31 at 8:00 pm (pre-show talk at 7:30 pm) (Additionally, there is an ASL performance and three performances with copen captioning.) Performances take place at the Lucie Stern Theatre at 1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, 94301. Purchase tickets online for FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. After you purchase your ticket, you will also need to contact the box office to let them know you would like a headset for the audio-described performance at 650-463-1960 or boxoffice@theatreworks.org. There will be a talk You can also purchase your tickets this way. Pre-show talks are held 30 minutes before each performance. Safety info: Masks are required for all attendees. Visit the FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer TheatreWorks webpage.
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Apr 2(2 events)
1:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person)1:30 pm: FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer (in-person) – TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. Summary: “To hope is to vote!” Famed activist and civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer makes this impassioned rally cry, reminding us that change begins with just one voice. Tracing her steps from sharecropper to activist to political candidate, Fannie takes audiences on a gospel-filled journey of justice and self-determination, inspiring every American to rise up and fight for the vital issues of our time. There will be three audio-described performances, courtesy of Gravity Access Services. Those performances are: March 31 at 8:00 pm (pre-show talk at 7:30 pm) (Additionally, there is an ASL performance and three performances with copen captioning.) Performances take place at the Lucie Stern Theatre at 1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, 94301. Purchase tickets online for FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer. After you purchase your ticket, you will also need to contact the box office to let them know you would like a headset for the audio-described performance at 650-463-1960 or boxoffice@theatreworks.org. There will be a talk You can also purchase your tickets this way. Pre-show talks are held 30 minutes before each performance. Safety info: Masks are required for all attendees. Visit the FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer TheatreWorks webpage.
4:45 pm: Queering Dance Festival Frolic (in-person)4:45 pm: Queering Dance Festival Frolic (in-person) – Gravity Access Services, who provide accessibility for live performances in the Bay Area, are offering free tickets for blind/low-vision audience members and their companions to the Queering Dance Festival’s FROLIC on April 2. The Queering Dance Festival (QDF) presents FROLIC, a live dance performance featuring new works by five commissioned LGBTQ+ dance artists. QDF highlights the artistic work and issues on the minds of the Queer, East Bay dance community through events that are opportunities to make cute connections and enjoy meaningful art! Live audio description will be offered on Sunday, April 2 at both the 5:30pm and 7:30pm shows. A haptic tour will happen 45 minutes prior to both shows at 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm, respectively. For those interested in performances with ASL interpretation, those shows are on April 1. RSVP information is below. Show descriptions for audio-described shows: 5:30 pm - Program B: Clarissa Dyas | Xochipilli Dance Company (Héctor Jaime & Carmina Márquez) Haptic tour starts at 4:45 pm Héctor Jaime presents Insecta with collaborator Carmina Márquez: a moment of transcendental movement of embodying both characteristics of the masculine and feminine simultaneously; and Codornices en pétalos de rosa, an exploration of love. Clarissa Dyas presents a new duet with collaborator Gabriele Christian. 7:30 pm Program A: Alyah Baker | Scott Duane | Emma Tome Alyah Baker presents Quare Dance, which deconstructs and reimagines ballet through the lens of Black Queer subjectivity, offering a fresh perspective on what ballet is and can be. Based on a research project and installation of the same name, Quare Dance combines movement, text, and adornment to explore the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. and this is the sound of my voice, is a solo sound and dance work by emma tome, moving through the terror and relief of recognition. A stumble between dysphoria and euphoria, the dance happens inside a live vocal echo chamber, and reflects the sometimes lonely, aching process of change, transition, and self-knowing. Scott Duane and collaborators present Join Me on the Hunt, a trio that explores what it means to share their most precious and hard-earned discoveries with one anot Performances take place at the Live Oak Theater at 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. COVID-19 Policy: Masks are required for all audience members inside the lobby and theater. Performers will be performing unmasked and will be testing throughout the performance week. Please email jessi@shawl-anderson.org to reserve tickets for the audio-description or ASL performances. |
Apr 3(1 event)
4:00 pm: From The Top: Disabled Musicians Pnael Discussion (online)4:00 pm: From The Top: Disabled Musicians Pnael Discussion (online) – Virtual Panel Discussion facilitated by From The Top alum Julia LaGrand (Open to the public) From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab teams up with the Kennedy Center’s Office of Accessibility & VSA for a virtual panel discussion. The panel will comprise of four musicians with disabilities (Adrian Anantawan, Ophira Calof, Lloyd Coleman, Cristina Jones) and will be facilitated by 18-year-old violinist Julia LaGrand. They will discuss how they have navigated their own careers, how musicians with disabilities can take the lead in crafting their own narratives, how to make disability disclosures and share access needs, and field audience questions. Closed captioning and ASL interpretation are both available for all webinars. For the most accessible viewing experience, we recommend watching the webinar on a desktop computer or laptop screen. For more information or to request other access services, please contact the Office of Accessibility and VisionServe Alliance (VSA) at 202-416-8898 (voice) or vsainfo@kennedy-center.org. |
Apr 4(1 event)
4:00 pm: From The Top: Networking Event (online)4:00 pm: From The Top: Networking Event (online) – From The Top: Networking Event (Disability-Only Space) Young musicians who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent are invited to gather for a networking event to build community and further explore the themes of the previous night’s conversation. Organizers hope that attendees will experience an affirming sense of community and benefit from open dialogue around personal experiences. Please Note: This event is only open to those who self-identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. Register for the From the Top networking event. |
Apr 5(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners and provides instruction in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience.
RSVP for Stress Reduction & Meditation online, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a student presents something that invigorates them. Previous presentations included poetry, singing, drumming, visualization, calligraphy, self-care, gardening, and employment journeys. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. April’s theme: Advocacy RSVP to Gratitude-VIBES online or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Apr 6
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Apr 7(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
Apr 8(1 event)
11:00 am: College Spaces in the Community: Exploring Chinatown (in-person)11:00 am: College Spaces in the Community: Exploring Chinatown (in-person) – San Francisco is filled with interesting spaces to explore, and this April we’re inviting all College Spaces members to join us for a day in Chinatown. Cool shops and great food are only some of the things that await us, and we are excited to explore this part of the city with you all! Remember to bring your Clipper cards, money for any shopping and food you might want, and meet us at LightHouse Headquarters, at 1155 Market, San Francisco, by 11:00 am. College Spaces from Different Places is a peer-led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. This group is designed by and for students who are blind and who have low vision 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. RSVP by April 7 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7328. You may also contact Daisy with any questions. |
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Apr 9(1 event)
4:00 pm: Triumph of Love Haptic Tour & Audio-Described Performance (in-person)4:00 pm: Triumph of Love Haptic Tour & Audio-Described Performance (in-person) –
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Apr 10
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Apr 11(1 event)
6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online) – 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: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375. |
Apr 12(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners and provides instruction in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience.
RSVP for Stress Reduction & Meditation online, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a student presents something that invigorates them. Previous presentations included poetry, singing, drumming, visualization, calligraphy, self-care, gardening, and employment journeys. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. April’s theme: Advocacy RSVP to Gratitude-VIBES online or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Apr 13
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Apr 14(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
Apr 15(1 event)
10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting (online)10:30 am: CCB San Francisco Chapter monthly meeting (online) – The CCB San Francisco Chapter holds its regular meetings on the third Saturday of the month. In March, our meeting will start at 10:00 AM as we join a program about racial equity being presented by Inclusive Diversity of California, a statewide special interest affiliate of the California Council of the Blind, followed by our regular business meeting at 11:30 AM. This event will take place virtually on Zoom and in person at the LightHouse Multipurpose Room, 1155 Market Street, 10th floor. All are welcome. RSVP to President Vita Zavoli at VZavoli@gmail.com or 510-846-4080. |
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Apr 19(2 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners and provides instruction in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience.
RSVP for Stress Reduction & Meditation online, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a student presents something that invigorates them. Previous presentations included poetry, singing, drumming, visualization, calligraphy, self-care, gardening, and employment journeys. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. April’s theme: Advocacy RSVP to Gratitude-VIBES online or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Apr 20
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Apr 21(2 events)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person) (All day) When Friday, April 21 at 4:00 pm to Sunday, April 23 at noon Networking can happen in a variety of ways, some structured and at other times organically, and this April YES participants will get chances to practice their skills in multiple environments. We will be spending part of the weekend at the CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference’s Youth Institute, where students will hear from mentors and professionals who are blind, and participate in various activities that will encourage networking. We will also hear from some blind and low vision mentor spotlights, discuss networking strategies and approaches, and leave plenty of time to socialize with peers! YES (Youth Employment Services) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
Apr 22(3 events)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person) (All day) When Friday, April 21 at 4:00 pm to Sunday, April 23 at noon Networking can happen in a variety of ways, some structured and at other times organically, and this April YES participants will get chances to practice their skills in multiple environments. We will be spending part of the weekend at the CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference’s Youth Institute, where students will hear from mentors and professionals who are blind, and participate in various activities that will encourage networking. We will also hear from some blind and low vision mentor spotlights, discuss networking strategies and approaches, and leave plenty of time to socialize with peers! YES (Youth Employment Services) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
9:00 am: 2023 CTEBVI Youth Institute (in-person)9:00 am: 2023 CTEBVI Youth Institute (in-person) – Each year CTEBVI hosts a conference that brings blind and low vision students and their families together with the professionals who meet their educational and rehabilitation needs. Throughout this resource-rich weekend participants get the chance to connect with peers and learn about the latest and greatest. The Youth Institute helps youth to do just that while connecting with peers. The day will be filled with interactive activities and challenges that will address concepts that are important to youth such as technology, navigation, and networking. Each lesson will be led by professionals and a group of mentors who are also blind or have low vision. This year’s Youth Institute is open for all blind and low vision students in the K-12 school system, as well as our transition age college students that are under the age of 22. To register for the Youth Institute, please complete the online form linked here. If you have questions about this year’s Youth Institute, please reach out to Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. 11:30 am: Taking on the “Real World”: A Conversation with LightHouse’s Pre-employment Program Graduates @ CTEBVI (in-person)11:30 am: Taking on the “Real World”: A Conversation with LightHouse’s Pre-employment Program Graduates @ CTEBVI (in-person) – This is a workshop that will be held at the CTEBVI Conference at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront (located at 1800 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame). Foundational soft-skills, leadership, and confidence-building experiences are essential building blocks as students begin planning for college, work opportunities and the “what comes next” conversations. During this workshop, audience members will hear from a panel of blind and low vision graduates of LightHouse’s YES (Youth Employment Services) Academy about how they have taken on college and career opportunities after finishing the program. Students will share on what techniques worked best for them, what training experiences they found most valuable, and what they would like to see in future pre-employment programming. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions of both the YES graduates and program coordinators. |
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Apr 23(1 event)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Conferences and Connections (in-person) (All day) When Friday, April 21 at 4:00 pm to Sunday, April 23 at noon Networking can happen in a variety of ways, some structured and at other times organically, and this April YES participants will get chances to practice their skills in multiple environments. We will be spending part of the weekend at the CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference’s Youth Institute, where students will hear from mentors and professionals who are blind, and participate in various activities that will encourage networking. We will also hear from some blind and low vision mentor spotlights, discuss networking strategies and approaches, and leave plenty of time to socialize with peers! YES (Youth Employment Services) workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please:
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Apr 24(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed**9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed** – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into 6 classes over 4 weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory class with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour classes which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. There is also a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, one in-person half-day group lesson, and one individualized lesson. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the 6 virtual classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Class 7 is a half-day, in-person Group Adaptive Devices and Strategies Demonstration at the San Francisco LightHouse Headquarters. Thereafter, participants will be eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy class. The first 6 classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time): Week of April 17: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26– 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 1 and 2 Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Monday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 3 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 3 and 4 Week 4 (Class #7): Wednesday, May 17 at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco – 10am to 3:00 pm (including 1 hour break for lunch, further peer interaction) Before June 14, 2023 (Class #8): individualized follow-up class tailored to the unique needs of each participant (scheduling preferred within 1-2 weeks from the group Class #7) If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Currently this course registration is closed, however we are accepting referrals for our waitlist for our next available class (dates TBA). Please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 for an intake and referral |
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Apr 26(3 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners and provides instruction in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience.
RSVP for Stress Reduction & Meditation online, or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed**9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed** – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into 6 classes over 4 weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory class with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour classes which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. There is also a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, one in-person half-day group lesson, and one individualized lesson. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the 6 virtual classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Class 7 is a half-day, in-person Group Adaptive Devices and Strategies Demonstration at the San Francisco LightHouse Headquarters. Thereafter, participants will be eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy class. The first 6 classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time): Week of April 17: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26– 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 1 and 2 Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Monday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 3 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 3 and 4 Week 4 (Class #7): Wednesday, May 17 at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco – 10am to 3:00 pm (including 1 hour break for lunch, further peer interaction) Before June 14, 2023 (Class #8): individualized follow-up class tailored to the unique needs of each participant (scheduling preferred within 1-2 weeks from the group Class #7) If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Currently this course registration is closed, however we are accepting referrals for our waitlist for our next available class (dates TBA). Please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 for an intake and referral 1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES: April 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a student presents something that invigorates them. Previous presentations included poetry, singing, drumming, visualization, calligraphy, self-care, gardening, and employment journeys. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. April’s theme: Advocacy RSVP to Gratitude-VIBES online or contact Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
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Apr 28(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
Apr 29
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Apr 30(1 event)
4:30 pm: Simply Sinatra: EHC Benefit Concert at Museo Italo Americano4:30 pm: Simply Sinatra: EHC Benefit Concert at Museo Italo Americano – After the wonderfully successful benefit concert for Enchanted Hills Camp, Simply Sinatra, on March 4, Steve Gill and Alex Perez are back for an encore performance! This time, the concert will be held at the Museo Italo Americano at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Join us on Sunday, April 30, for another fantastic concert to benefit our beloved EHC. When: Sunday April 30, 4:30 – 5:45 PM Where: Museo Italo Americano, 2 Marina Blvd., Building C, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco Tickets: $20 Simply Sinatra tickets can be purchased here More About the Gill Family Concert for EHC These concerts are organized by Nancy and Steve Gill to support EHC. In 1997 their daughter, Anne, was in a car accident that caused blindness and a traumatic brain injury. Nancy and Steve were frustrated with the lack of programs that served people with multiple disabilities until they found out that EHC holds a yearly camp session for adults with developmental disabilities. Anne enjoyed her first time at EHC and has returned as a camper over the years. In 1999 Nancy and Steve organized the first concert to benefit EHC. |
May 1(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed**9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed** – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into 6 classes over 4 weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory class with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour classes which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. There is also a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, one in-person half-day group lesson, and one individualized lesson. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the 6 virtual classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Class 7 is a half-day, in-person Group Adaptive Devices and Strategies Demonstration at the San Francisco LightHouse Headquarters. Thereafter, participants will be eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy class. The first 6 classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time): Week of April 17: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26– 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 1 and 2 Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Monday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 3 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 3 and 4 Week 4 (Class #7): Wednesday, May 17 at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco – 10am to 3:00 pm (including 1 hour break for lunch, further peer interaction) Before June 14, 2023 (Class #8): individualized follow-up class tailored to the unique needs of each participant (scheduling preferred within 1-2 weeks from the group Class #7) If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Currently this course registration is closed, however we are accepting referrals for our waitlist for our next available class (dates TBA). Please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 for an intake and referral |
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May 3(4 events)
9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)9:30 am: Stress Reduction and Meditation (online) – We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed**9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together **Registration Closed** – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into 6 classes over 4 weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory class with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour classes which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. There is also a pre-course assessment one week prior to the start of the course, ongoing support during the course, one in-person half-day group lesson, and one individualized lesson. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the 6 virtual classes, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Class 7 is a half-day, in-person Group Adaptive Devices and Strategies Demonstration at the San Francisco LightHouse Headquarters. Thereafter, participants will be eligible for an individualized Low Vision Therapy class. The first 6 classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time): Week of April 17: Course Introduction and Pre-Course Assessment Week 1 (Classes #1 and #2): Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26– 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 1 and 2 Week 2 (Classes #3 and #4): Monday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 3 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3 (Classes #5 and #6): Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Support between Weeks 3 and 4 Week 4 (Class #7): Wednesday, May 17 at LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco – 10am to 3:00 pm (including 1 hour break for lunch, further peer interaction) Before June 14, 2023 (Class #8): individualized follow-up class tailored to the unique needs of each participant (scheduling preferred within 1-2 weeks from the group Class #7) If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Currently this course registration is closed, however we are accepting referrals for our waitlist for our next available class (dates TBA). Please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 for an intake and referral 1:00 pm: Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online)1:00 pm: Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 (online) – Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Experience weekly presentations that motivate and rejuvenate as students share what Energizes them. Expressing gratitude is a powerful way to boost morale and build connections, even when meeting virtually. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations. May’s Theme: Resilience RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES: May 2023 or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. 6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person) – Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades. When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants. |
May 4(1 event)
5:45 pm: Public LightHouse Board meeting (hybrid)5:45 pm: Public LightHouse Board meeting (hybrid) – Members of the public are invited to attend the May 4 meeting of the Board of Directors of San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting. 30 minutes will be reserved for public comment. All members of the public will have up to three minutes to comment. If you would like to reserve a slot to speak, please complete the LightHouse Public Comment Sign Up form. Please submit your comments as far in advance as possible. Comments must be received before noon Pacific on Wednesday, May 3 to be included in the agenda. If you wish to attend this meeting in person, it will be held at LightHouse San Francisco headquarters at 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco. Get directions to LightHouse San Francisco. If you are attending virtually, please fill LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Whether you plan to have a public comment or not, you will need to fill out this form in order to get the Zoom info. Zoom information will be emailed to you closer to the date of the board meeting. |
May 5(1 event)
8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
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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!
