Events in April 2022
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Mar 27
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Mar 28(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together – 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 six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. 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 virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The 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 Standard Time): Week 1: Monday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 23 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 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. Please RSVP by Monday, March 7 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, March 21. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a wait list for the next available class (date TBA). |
Mar 29(1 event)
10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
Mar 30(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together – 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 six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. 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 virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The 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 Standard Time): Week 1: Monday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 23 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 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. Please RSVP by Monday, March 7 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, March 21. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a wait list for the next available class (date TBA). |
Mar 31(1 event)
10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
Apr 1
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Apr 2(1 event)
7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire – Join us for Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire! Every first Saturday evening of the month Enchanted Hills Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, will serve as your host for these fun interactive virtual events. The campfires are designed for all ages and will focus on camp updates, music, laughter and fun. Time: 7 to 9 PM PDT RSVP: Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org |
Apr 3
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Apr 4(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together – 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 six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. 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 virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The 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 Standard Time): Week 1: Monday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 23 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 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. Please RSVP by Monday, March 7 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, March 21. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a wait list for the next available class (date TBA). |
Apr 5(3 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – April 5: Tech For Text Recognition RSVP to Tech for Text Recognition April 12: Object Recognition Options RSVP to Object Recognition Options April 19: Entertainment And Streaming Services RSVP to Entertainment And Streaming Services April 26: Let's Talk Low-tech |
Apr 6(1 event)
9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together – 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 six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. 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 virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The 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 Standard Time): Week 1: Monday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 23 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 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. Please RSVP by Monday, March 7 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, March 21. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a wait list for the next available class (date TBA). |
Apr 7(2 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
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Apr 12(6 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – April 5: Tech For Text Recognition RSVP to Tech for Text Recognition April 12: Object Recognition Options RSVP to Object Recognition Options April 19: Entertainment And Streaming Services RSVP to Entertainment And Streaming Services April 26: Let's Talk Low-tech 5:00 pm: Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshop5:00 pm: Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshop – Have you ever wondered what the universe feels like? Have you ever wanted to touch galaxies, stars, and black holes? Through Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshops led by Pranet Sharma, you’ll get to do just that! These workshops involve an in-depth, extensive—and most importantly, fun! —exploration of the universe and our place within it. We will be discussing topics ranging from the solar system and its mechanics to the detection of dark matter in extra-galactic space to black holes!! Taught accessibly, these workshops synthesize innovative tactile models of the cosmos with auditory instruction. They further introduce advanced techniques of astrophysics research for the visually impaired. The workshops will conclude with a discussion of pathways into accessible careers in astrophysics, and an introduction to professional astrophysics work through Pranet’s experience in the field. Show out for a good time (and to get lost among the stars!) Monthly Session Topics
Who: LightHouse students of all ages 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. 7:00 pm: College Spaces From Different Places7:00 pm: College Spaces From Different Places – College Spaces From Different Places: From Classes to Gametime – Balancing sports in college When: April 12 2022 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM Running, wrestling, and swimming are only a few of the many sports opportunities available to college students. Whether you want to compete, take up a new hobby, or just learn about how blind athletes have balanced sports and class obligations throughout college, join us this March to hear all about it! Throw on your favorite team jersey, invite a friend, and be part of what’s sure to be an exciting conversation! College Spaces from Different Places is a peer led student organization which cultivates 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! If you have any questions or would like to be part of future College Spaces from Different Places gatherings, contact Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7328To learn more. Please RSVP by April 8, 2022 to receive the Zoom link. 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. |
Apr 13
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Apr 14(2 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL)10:00 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (FULL) – Please note: The tax aide program is full. LightHouse is partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 1 – April 15. Appointments are required and they can be made for 10 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415 – 694 – 7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/GfZJ4wRnGV Due to the “red” level of COVID-19 spread that the CDC has determined SF to be in, this will be a “same day drop off” structure. Tax payers will come to 1155 and drop off their materials with AARP tax preparers. They will then wait in MPR C or Reception while their taxes are being prepared. They may leave but it is preferred that they stay. The appointments are scheduled for one hour and fifteen minutes and most taxes will be able to be completed in that time. This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and CA state tax returns for the tax years 2021, 2020, and 2019 (note: each year requires a separate appointment). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or SF residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers, these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415 -694 -7648. Thank you. |
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Apr 19(3 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – April 5: Tech For Text Recognition RSVP to Tech for Text Recognition April 12: Object Recognition Options RSVP to Object Recognition Options April 19: Entertainment And Streaming Services RSVP to Entertainment And Streaming Services April 26: Let's Talk Low-tech |
Apr 20(2 events)
3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District – April 20 May 16 7:00 pm: EHC Time Capsule7:00 pm: EHC Time Capsule – Join Enchanted Hills Camp director, Tony Fletcher, as he interviews longtime camper, fundraiser and volunteer Joyce Cid as she shares her experiences at Enchanted Hills Camp the past few decades. When: Wednesday, April 20 7:00 - 8:00 PM RSVP: Please email Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org for the Zoom meeting link. |
Apr 21(3 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing6:00 pm: 30% & Growing – Hello LightHouse Workerbees! |
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Apr 26(3 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online – April 5: Tech For Text Recognition RSVP to Tech for Text Recognition April 12: Object Recognition Options RSVP to Object Recognition Options April 19: Entertainment And Streaming Services RSVP to Entertainment And Streaming Services April 26: Let's Talk Low-tech |
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Apr 28(2 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel – Back by popular demand, it’s our 4-week online Orientation & Mobility course, Get Moving. This session is for clients of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Bay Area residents aged 55 and over. It’s a comprehensive course with two classes per week using the Zoom platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The lessons are: Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAP; Basic O&M skills; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossings, Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course runs April 5 through April 28, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon and will be taught by certified O&M Specialists Chris Williams and Danette Davis. RSVP by Monday, March 21 to Chris Williams at Cwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org. 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. |
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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!