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(2 events)
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). 6:00 pm: Looking to the future: Opening the Door to Adult Life!6:00 pm: Looking to the future: Opening the Door to Adult Life! – When: Wednesday, April 6 2022, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Calling all middle school, high school youth, and young adults living with blindness/low vision and their families! Have you wondered what comes next after high school? Where can you get the accessible training and equipment for work, college, or essential living skills? Well wonder no more and attend a presentation from Disability Rights California (DRC) and the California department of rehabilitation (DOR) on how to get a head start on your future and build on your strengths. You can also learn about programs that may be available in collaboration with and funded by the Department of Rehabilitation for your journey to adult life. There will be time after the presentation to speak with knowledgeable LightHouse staff and blind/low vision mentors regarding your individual situation. This is a unique opportunity to get all your questions from DOR and DRC answered including:
If you have any questions or would like to join us for the session, contact Daisy Soto, Youth Services Coordinator at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328. NOTE: RSVPs will need to be confirmed by Monday, April 4 and Zoom information will be distributed the morning of the presentation. |
Apr 7(5 events)
(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference (All day) The 62nd annual CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators of the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference will be held virtually April 7-9. This conference is for teachers, educators, students, and families to connect and workshop the educational and rehabilitation needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision. LightHouse staff including the team from our Adaptations store can be found in the virtual exhibit hall showcasing a variety of accessibility products. For more information about CTEBVI, you can visit the CTEBVI conference page. 9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or CVI. Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 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: Tecnología para Todos2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos – 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! 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 the LightHouse’s 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. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. |
Apr 8(1 event)
(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference (All day) The 62nd annual CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators of the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference will be held virtually April 7-9. This conference is for teachers, educators, students, and families to connect and workshop the educational and rehabilitation needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision. LightHouse staff including the team from our Adaptations store can be found in the virtual exhibit hall showcasing a variety of accessibility products. For more information about CTEBVI, you can visit the CTEBVI conference page. |
Apr 9(2 events)
(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference(All day): CTEBVI Annual Conference (All day) The 62nd annual CTEBVI (California Transcribers and Educators of the Blind and Visually Impaired) conference will be held virtually April 7-9. This conference is for teachers, educators, students, and families to connect and workshop the educational and rehabilitation needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision. LightHouse staff including the team from our Adaptations store can be found in the virtual exhibit hall showcasing a variety of accessibility products. For more information about CTEBVI, you can visit the CTEBVI conference page. 7:00 pm: Polishing to Perfection (online)7:00 pm: Polishing to Perfection (online) – 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. |
Apr 10
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Apr 11
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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(3 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or CVI. Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 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. |
Apr 15(1 event)
8:00 pm: Spanish Audio Description Movie Club8:00 pm: Spanish Audio Description Movie Club – Spanish Audio Description Club When: Friday April 15 2022 from 8:00 – 10:00 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, or show we hope you’ll join us every third Friday of the month at 8:00 PM! This month we will be watching the next episode of Hawkeye, one of the latest Marvel series releases! Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español Cuando: Abril 15 2022 8:00 – 10:00 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 en presentar nuestro nuevo programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas y series 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 Este programa, cada tercer Viernes del mes a las 8:00 PM. Este mes miraremos el siguiente capítulo de Hawkeye, una de las nuevas aventuras de Marvel. |
Apr 16(1 event)
10:00 am: LightHouse Spring Tandem Cycling Event10:00 am: LightHouse Spring Tandem Cycling Event – Please join the LightHouse Youth/Transition Program in a tandem bicycle ride as we get back out into the community with our friends from Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP). This will be our first in-person gathering for youth since the summer of 2021 at Enchanted Hills Camp. The ride begins in Berkeley and we will travel to Treasure Island and back on Saturday April 16. The ride itself is a little more than 15 miles round trip and will include a picnic lunch upon completion of the ride. Students that sign up for the trip will be matched with a pilot and tandem bike for our adventure. Who: Blind and low vision students between the ages of 14 and 26 Where: the start and end point of the trip will be at BORP Adaptive Cycling Center, 80 Bolivar Dr, Berkeley, CA 94710, and the trip will include a stop at The Great Lawn on Treasure Island for a picnic lunch Cost: FREE Event specific covid policy: LightHouse will supply a rapid test for each of the participants that sign up for the event. A Negative test result on sight or within 24 hours of the event are required for all participants. Please note space for this outing is limited and the ride will be cancelled in case of rain. Those that have questions about the program or are interested in signing up, please email Youth@LightHouse-sf.org. |
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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
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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(5 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or CVI. Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 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: Tecnología para Todos2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos – 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! 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 the LightHouse’s 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. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. 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 |
Apr 27(1 event)
2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online) – Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Specialist 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 did not know who to talk to? LightHouse in San Francisco may have the solutions you have been looking for. This is a safe place to bring the questions that you have been wanting to ask. As always, Raqi from the Adaptations Store will be on hand to let us know what is new in the world of low vision and blindness products. To RSVP, contact Sheri Albers at 415-694-7331, or email salbers@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Apr 28(4 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or CVI. Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 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. 7:00 pm: College Spaces Café7:00 pm: College Spaces Café – College Spaces Café: Waiting for Summer Warmer days, a time change, and finals around the corner can only mean one thing – summer is almost here! The College Spaces Team is just as excited for it as you, and we want to hear all about what your plans are. Whether you’re travelling, working, or just taking the opportunity to sleep in, come share with us during the last Café of the year. With questions or to RSVP contact Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328. Please sign up by noon the day of the event to guarantee you receive the Zoom link! |
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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!
