Calendar

Events in January 2022

  • Winter Holiday Break

    Winter Holiday Break

    (All day)
    Dec 22 Jan 2

    Virtual Campfire

    Virtual Campfire


    Jan 1

    Kick of the New Year with an EHC 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

  • Winter Holiday Break

    Winter Holiday Break

    (All day)
    Dec 22 Jan 2

  • Midweek Meditation and Movement

    Midweek Meditation and Movement


    Jan 5

    Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends.

    Who: All students 24 years of age and younger

    What: Weekly virtual gathering of blind and low vision students to participate in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities

    When: Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    RSVP: If you are interested in signing up for the Midweek Meditation and Movement, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.

     

  • Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils


    Jan 7

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
    Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm

    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. After a summer break and some adjustment to when our club gathers, we are excited announce our fall 2021 program options for the many ages of youth we work with. Starting on Friday, September 3rd, teens, and young adults will gather to watch the Netflix series, Daredevil, a TV series about a blind attorney by day and vigilante by night. Our weekly gathering will start at 8:00 pm Friday evenings, leaving plenty of time to watch that week’s episode and connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.

    ***Parents Please Note*** – the Daredevil TV Series has adult content and is rated TV-MA and contains the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), and graphic violence (V). A more detailed parental guide can be found at - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/parentalguide If any youth under the age of 18 wish to join this series, they must have a parent or guardian contact a LightHouse youth team member with written permission for their child to participate.

    Who: older teens and young adults that are blind or low vision
    What: audio description media club via Zoom
    When: Friday evenings in January at 8:00 pm (excluding January 21)
    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

    If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

  • Cooking Creates Community

    Cooking Creates Community


    Jan 8

    Starting in the fall of 2021, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a new series called Cooking Creates Community. This monthly virtual cooking lesson and conversation will be led by LightHouse staff and a rotating guest mentor that is blind or low vision and who has a passion for cooking, baking or anything food related. This class will be a chance for blind and low vision students to learn some basic independent cooking skills at home from cool mentors that may have invaluable wisdom to share about questions students might have, all wile connecting with peers and deepening the connections to their blind and low vision communities both near and far.

    Our Cooking Creates Community series will run between an hour and an hour and a half starting at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month. Those that sign-up for the program will be sent via email the list of equipment, supplies, recipes, and the zoom link they will be using for the program. If students can sign up by the 4th of each month LightHouse will mail the ingredients for that month’s recipe to their home. Marshmallow Yams and Pineapple.

    Who: Middle and Highschool students who are blind or have low vision

    What: Virtual cooking lesson and conversation led by blind and low vision mentors about how we get creative in the kitchen

    When: Second Saturday of the month at 1:00pm

    Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    RSVP: For students those that RSVP at least one week prior to the program gathering will receive in the mail cooking supplies for that month’s recipes.

    If you are interested in signing up for the Cooking Creates Community, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.

    Polishing to Perfection (online)

    Polishing to Perfection (online)


    Jan 8

    During the last few years of teen session at EHC, our youth have been lucky to have a group of wood workers inspire our campers to take up the hobby. In order to encourage youth to further their excitement around this craft, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a monthly virtual wood polishing club. In addition to making space for EHC and LightHouse friends to connect while polishing wood into art, we will invite a woodworker who is blind or has low vision to join us and share their story and share wisdom with the next generation of artiest. Students that sign up for the program will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students that remain active in the program and improve their skill will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones. The polishing party takes place on the second Saturday of the month at 7:00pm. Each gathering will have time dedicated to update others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly have as much time as the evening will allow to hangout and polish with your blind and low vision friends.

    Who: Teens and young adult students who are blind or low vision

    What: Virtual gathering space for young wood workers to connect with their EHC friends and other blind and low vision woodworkers from all over

    When: Second Saturday of the month at 7:00pm

    Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    Students who sign up for the program at least one week in advance will receive the basic materials and equipment to get started with wood polishing. Those students that remain active in the program and improve their skill will become eligible for additional raw materials that they can turn into art or gifts for loved ones. Each gathering will have time dedicated to update others about their projects, learn a little about that month’s mentor, and most importantly have as much time as the evening will allow to hangout and polish with your friends.

    RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.

  • National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

    National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)


    Jan 11

    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
    6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting

    To RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375.

  • Midweek Meditation and Movement

    Midweek Meditation and Movement


    Jan 12

    Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends.

    Who: All students 24 years of age and younger

    What: Weekly virtual gathering of blind and low vision students to participate in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities

    When: Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    RSVP: If you are interested in signing up for the Midweek Meditation and Movement, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.

     

  • Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils


    Jan 14

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
    Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm

    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. After a summer break and some adjustment to when our club gathers, we are excited announce our fall 2021 program options for the many ages of youth we work with. Starting on Friday, September 3rd, teens, and young adults will gather to watch the Netflix series, Daredevil, a TV series about a blind attorney by day and vigilante by night. Our weekly gathering will start at 8:00 pm Friday evenings, leaving plenty of time to watch that week’s episode and connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.

    ***Parents Please Note*** – the Daredevil TV Series has adult content and is rated TV-MA and contains the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), and graphic violence (V). A more detailed parental guide can be found at - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/parentalguide If any youth under the age of 18 wish to join this series, they must have a parent or guardian contact a LightHouse youth team member with written permission for their child to participate.

    Who: older teens and young adults that are blind or low vision
    What: audio description media club via Zoom
    When: Friday evenings in January at 8:00 pm (excluding January 21)
    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

    If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

  • LightHouse Closed for Martin Luther King Day

    LightHouse Closed for Martin Luther King Day

    (All day)
    Jan 17

    LightHouse will be closed to observe Martin Luther Kind Day on Monday, January 17, 2022.

  • Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel

    Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel


    Jan 18

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.

    Tech Together Online

    Tech Together Online


    Jan 18

    Tech Together Online: Team Up on Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Teams is a robust virtual conferencing platform with solid accessibility support for access technology users. Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to join, schedule, and moderate meetings on Microsoft Teams.

    RSVP for Tech Together Online: Team Up on Microsoft Teams.

    Tuesday, January 18 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

    Tech Together Online: Get Together on Google Meet

    Google Meet is Google's platform for hosting virtual meetings. How does its accessibility experience compare to that of other virtual conferencing contenders? Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to join, schedule and moderate meetings on Google Meet.

    RSVP for Tech Together Online: Get Together on Google Meet

    Tuesday, January 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

  • Midweek Meditation and Movement

    Midweek Meditation and Movement


    Jan 19

    Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends.

    Who: All students 24 years of age and younger

    What: Weekly virtual gathering of blind and low vision students to participate in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities

    When: Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    RSVP: If you are interested in signing up for the Midweek Meditation and Movement, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.

     

    EHC Time Capsule

    EHC Time Capsule


    Jan 19

    Join EHC Camp Director Tony Fletcher as he interviews longtime camper and volunteer, Linda Fonseca as she walks us thru the decades of Enchanted Hills Camp programing and facility upgrades from the mid-sixties to now.

    To RSVP email Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel

    Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel


    Jan 20

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.

    Tecnología para Todos

    Tecnología para Todos


    Jan 20

    Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos!

    Jueves, 20 de enero del 2 al 4 pacifico

    Este evento será programado en la plataforma Zoom. Podrá acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirá los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar su participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o dejando un mensaje de voz al (415) 694-7323.

    Join our monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications, and devices available for blind and low vision users.

    Thursday, January 20 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    RSVP to Jeffrey Colon at JColon@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7323.

    30% & Growing Goes Virtual

    30% & Growing Goes Virtual


    Jan 20

    It is time to get geared up for 2021! Have you set any new employment goals for the new year? Have you thought about what strategies you will use to achieve these goals? Brainstorming with your fellow 30% peers can help! Are you currently working in your dream job? Share with the rest of us how you reached that place. We can learn a lot from each other as we meet in the virtual pub!
    To RSVP and receive Zoom access information, contact Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331.

  • 2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Applications Open

    2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Applications Open


    Jan 21

    Now in its sixth year, the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition awards up to $25,000 each to three blind people with ideas that will challenge misconceptions about blindness worldwide. If you will be at least 18 years of age by October 1, 2022 and are blind or legally blind, you can apply. Applications open on Friday, January 21 at noon Pacific Standard Time or GMT/UTC -8.

    Virtual Bingo

    Virtual Bingo


    Jan 21

    Please join our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp Assistant Director and Community Service volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at Adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933.

    A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details.

    Spanish Audio Described Movie Club

    Spanish Audio Described Movie Club


    Jan 21

    When: Friday January 21, 2022 from 8:00 – 10:30 PM

    Who: Blind and low-vision teens and young adults

    RSVP: Contact Daisy Soto at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328

    Looking for something new to do on Friday night’s? We’re excited to announce a new Spanish audio described movie club for teens and young adults. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just want to brush up on some Spanish skills and connect with friends over an action-packed movie, we hope you’ll join us on January 22nd for this new program premier!

    For our first gathering we will be watching Black Widow, a Marvel thriller about Avenger Natasha Romanoff and her past as a spy.

    *Note: Black Widow is rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of violence/action, some language, and thematic material.”*

    Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español

    Cuando: Enero 22 2022 8:00 – 10:30 P.M.

    Quién: jóvenes ciegos y de baja vista.

    RSVP: Para registrarse, contacten a Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7328

    Buscando algo nuevo que hacer los viernes por la tarde? Estamos muy emocionados de presentar nuestro nuevo programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas con audio descripción en español! No importa si son fluidos en español, o si simplemente quieren practicar el idioma un poco más conviviendo con amigos y mirando una nueva película. Espero que todos nos puedan acompañar para el estreno de este nuevo programa.

    Nuestra primera película será Black Widow, la historia de Natasha Romanoff Y su pasado como espía.

    *Nota: esta película es clasificada PG 13 por lenguaje y algunas escenas de violencia.*

  • Cooking Creates Community

    Cooking Creates Community

    (All day)
    Jan 24

    Starting in the fall of 2021, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting a new series called Cooking Creates Community. This monthly virtual cooking lesson and conversation will be led by LightHouse staff and a rotating guest mentor that is blind or low vision and who has a passion for cooking, baking or anything food related. This class will be a chance for blind and low vision students to learn some basic independent cooking skills at home from cool mentors that may have invaluable wisdom to share about questions students might have, all wile connecting with peers and deepening the connections to their blind and low vision communities both near and far.

    Our Cooking Creates Community series will run between an hour and an hour and a half starting at 1:00 pm on the second Saturday of the month. Those that sign-up for the program will be sent via email the list of equipment, supplies, recipes, and the zoom link they will be using for the program. If students can sign up by the 4th of each month LightHouse will mail the ingredients for that month’s recipe to their home.

    Recipe: Marshmallow Yams and Pineapple.
    Who: Middle and Highschool students who are blind or have low vision
    What: virtual cooking lesson and conversation led by blind and low vision mentors about how we get creative in the kitchen
    When: Second Saturday of the month @ 1:00pm
    Where: Anywhere you can access a zoom meeting
    RSVP: For students those that RSVP at least one week prior to the program gathering will receive in the mail cooking supplies for that month’s recipes.

    If you are interested in signing up for the Cooking Creates Community, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together


    Jan 24

    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, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 2: Monday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 2 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 3: Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9 – 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, January 10 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, January 24. 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 waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

  • Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel

    Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel


    Jan 25

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.

  • Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together


    Jan 26

    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, January 24 and Wednesday, January 26 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 2: Monday, January 31 and Wednesday, February 2 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 3: Monday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 9 – 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, January 10 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, January 24. 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 waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

    Meet You At The House

    Meet You At The House


    Jan 26

    Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers, in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but don’t know what to do? LightHouse of San Francisco is here to help. This is the perfect place to come and ask the questions that you need answers to.

    RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331.

    Midweek Meditation and Movement

    Midweek Meditation and Movement


    Jan 26

    Between class obligations, the additional hours of homework, and many other responsibilities students have in their lives it becomes clear that a stretch break might be a good addition to the week. To help students structure a break this into their busy week the LightHouse Youth Program is starting a Midweek Meditation and Movement series. Each week our class leader, Ellie Kneer will lead us in activities that will help us feel a little more grounded through activities such as yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises. Activities will be geared for all experience levels and will soon be your mid-week escape with your blind and low vision friends.

    Who: All students 24 years of age and younger

    What: Weekly virtual gathering of blind and low vision students to participate in yoga, meditation, and mindfulness activities

    When: Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting

    RSVP: If you are interested in signing up for the Midweek Meditation and Movement, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372.

    Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.

     

  • Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel

    Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel


    Jan 27

    This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.

    To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.

  • Una tarde de Deportes con Flor Jimenez

    Una tarde de Deportes con Flor Jimenez


    Jan 28

    Una tarde de deportes con Flor Jimenez

    Cuándo: 28 de enero 2022 de 4:00 – 5:30 PM

    Dónde: Por Zoom. pueden agregarse usando una computadora, tableta, o teléfono.

    Mirando y jugando deportes siempre ha sido un tema muy popular en latinoamérica, pero ustedes se han preguntado como la gente ciega y de baja vista participa en deportes en estas partes del mundo? Acompáñenos este enero para una conversación sobre la variedad de deportes populares que existen, y historias de cómo atletas de países como Colombia están trabajando para avanzar sus nombres como atletas y asegurarse que otra gente ciega y de baja vista tenga la oportunidad des participar.

    Con preguntas o para registrarse contacten a Esmeralda Soto esoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7323

    * Por favor regístrense antes del jueves 27 de enero.*

    An Evening about Sports with Flor Jimenez

    When: January 28 2022 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM

    Where: Virtual over Zoom, you can access Zoom on a phone, tablet, or computer.

    Whether you’re watching, playing, or coaching them, sports are a very popular interest throughout Latin-America. But have you ever wondered about the various opportunities for blind athletes in this part of the world? Join us this January for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation about popular sports for the blind, and how disabled athletes from countries such as Colombia are working to make them more accessible while building a name for themselves in the world of sports.

    With questions or to RSVP contact Esmeralda Soto at esoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7323

    *Please RSVP by Thursday January 27*

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils


    Jan 28

    Reel Escape Audio Description Club: Friday Evening Daredevils
    Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm

    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. After a summer break and some adjustment to when our club gathers, we are excited announce our fall 2021 program options for the many ages of youth we work with. Starting on Friday, September 3rd, teens, and young adults will gather to watch the Netflix series, Daredevil, a TV series about a blind attorney by day and vigilante by night. Our weekly gathering will start at 8:00 pm Friday evenings, leaving plenty of time to watch that week’s episode and connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.

    ***Parents Please Note*** – the Daredevil TV Series has adult content and is rated TV-MA and contains the following: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), and graphic violence (V). A more detailed parental guide can be found at - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322312/parentalguide If any youth under the age of 18 wish to join this series, they must have a parent or guardian contact a LightHouse youth team member with written permission for their child to participate.

    Who: older teens and young adults that are blind or low vision
    What: audio description media club via Zoom
    When: Friday evenings in January at 8:00 pm (excluding January 21)
    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

    If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@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.

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