The week's events
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Sep 18
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Sep 19(2 events)
(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person)(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person) (All day) First In-Person Changing Vision Changing Life at San Francisco Lighthouse in three years, join us and learn. Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) is an immersive learning experience, where you, the student who is new to a change in vision, can experience and learn more about what you can do now, moving forward toward the independence you want. For one week, up to nine students will live in the LightHouse Student Residences in San Francisco and will have the perfect opportunity for meeting peers with shared experiences and teaching staff who have both personal and/or professional experience to start you on your journey. The goal of immersion training is to provide you with a foundation of techniques, strategies, and tools to experience during the week and take home and practice. Areas of training during the week include:
Who is Eligible to Participate? This first in-person immersion week is specifically for low vision or blind persons 55 and older living in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. Individuals interested in this learning opportunity are expected to actively participate for the five days/four nights and must be able to provide self-care (bathing, medication, dressing, maintain their own living space). Because this training is focused on independent learning, family members/caregivers are not able attend. There is no charge for the week-long training, all interested persons must complete an Intake with our LightHouse Rehabilitation Counselor. Additionally, there are Covid-19 Requirements listed below. We currently have six (6) available training slots for this training week. When is the training: Monday, September 19, 9:00 am (arrival) through Friday September 23, 2:00pm (departure) Where is the training: San Francisco Lighthouse Student Residence & training, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor Time: Each day classes are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch and an evening discussion after dinner. Accommodations: Students will have their own rooms in our secured residence. Bathroom facilities are shared ‘B&B Style’ (located near the rooms) with fully accessible showers. Meals: Continental Breakfast, light lunch and dinner are provided – Vegetarian option is provided if noted upon Intake. Transportation: While there is no transportation to and from San Francisco, the LightHouse is located above the Civic Center BART and easily accessed by Lyft/Uber/Taxi and Paratransit COVD19 Requirements for in person attendance
Who do I contact if I am interested in attending? Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: Desk Voicemail: 530-400-0355 *Please leave your full name, phone/email, and a time of day you can be reached. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – 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, September 12 and Wednesday, September 14 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 2: September 19 and Wednesday, September 21 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3: September 26 and Wednesday, September 28 – 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, August 29 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, September 12. 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, or for referrals received after August 29, 2022, students may be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).
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Sep 20(2 events)
(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person)(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person) (All day) First In-Person Changing Vision Changing Life at San Francisco Lighthouse in three years, join us and learn. Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) is an immersive learning experience, where you, the student who is new to a change in vision, can experience and learn more about what you can do now, moving forward toward the independence you want. For one week, up to nine students will live in the LightHouse Student Residences in San Francisco and will have the perfect opportunity for meeting peers with shared experiences and teaching staff who have both personal and/or professional experience to start you on your journey. The goal of immersion training is to provide you with a foundation of techniques, strategies, and tools to experience during the week and take home and practice. Areas of training during the week include:
Who is Eligible to Participate? This first in-person immersion week is specifically for low vision or blind persons 55 and older living in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. Individuals interested in this learning opportunity are expected to actively participate for the five days/four nights and must be able to provide self-care (bathing, medication, dressing, maintain their own living space). Because this training is focused on independent learning, family members/caregivers are not able attend. There is no charge for the week-long training, all interested persons must complete an Intake with our LightHouse Rehabilitation Counselor. Additionally, there are Covid-19 Requirements listed below. We currently have six (6) available training slots for this training week. When is the training: Monday, September 19, 9:00 am (arrival) through Friday September 23, 2:00pm (departure) Where is the training: San Francisco Lighthouse Student Residence & training, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor Time: Each day classes are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch and an evening discussion after dinner. Accommodations: Students will have their own rooms in our secured residence. Bathroom facilities are shared ‘B&B Style’ (located near the rooms) with fully accessible showers. Meals: Continental Breakfast, light lunch and dinner are provided – Vegetarian option is provided if noted upon Intake. Transportation: While there is no transportation to and from San Francisco, the LightHouse is located above the Civic Center BART and easily accessed by Lyft/Uber/Taxi and Paratransit COVD19 Requirements for in person attendance
Who do I contact if I am interested in attending? Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: Desk Voicemail: 530-400-0355 *Please leave your full name, phone/email, and a time of day you can be reached. 2:00 pm: Tech Together - September 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together - September 2022 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. RSVP online using the links below or by voicemail at 415-694-7618. September 6: Open Forum Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together! September 13: Smart Speakers - Setup and Basics If you're an access technology user, you likely spend lots of time listening to machines. Today, let's discuss completing tasks by talking to them! We'll cover setup and configuration of smart speakers featuring Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant and share some ways all three virtual assistants can help you get things done. RSVP for Smart Speakers - Setup and Basics September 20: Smart Speakers - Next Steps After last week's introduction to Siri, Alexa and Google, let's take a deeper dive into each assistant's skills. We'll share the tasks that each assistant performs the best. All three have their strengths and struggle points, but which one will be the winner for you? RSVP for Smart Speakers - Next Steps September 27: Let's Label It From the file cabinet to the kitchen pantry, from low-tech to high-tech, join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss ways you can label anything and everything in your life. |
Sep 21(2 events)
(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person)(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person) (All day) First In-Person Changing Vision Changing Life at San Francisco Lighthouse in three years, join us and learn. Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) is an immersive learning experience, where you, the student who is new to a change in vision, can experience and learn more about what you can do now, moving forward toward the independence you want. For one week, up to nine students will live in the LightHouse Student Residences in San Francisco and will have the perfect opportunity for meeting peers with shared experiences and teaching staff who have both personal and/or professional experience to start you on your journey. The goal of immersion training is to provide you with a foundation of techniques, strategies, and tools to experience during the week and take home and practice. Areas of training during the week include:
Who is Eligible to Participate? This first in-person immersion week is specifically for low vision or blind persons 55 and older living in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. Individuals interested in this learning opportunity are expected to actively participate for the five days/four nights and must be able to provide self-care (bathing, medication, dressing, maintain their own living space). Because this training is focused on independent learning, family members/caregivers are not able attend. There is no charge for the week-long training, all interested persons must complete an Intake with our LightHouse Rehabilitation Counselor. Additionally, there are Covid-19 Requirements listed below. We currently have six (6) available training slots for this training week. When is the training: Monday, September 19, 9:00 am (arrival) through Friday September 23, 2:00pm (departure) Where is the training: San Francisco Lighthouse Student Residence & training, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor Time: Each day classes are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch and an evening discussion after dinner. Accommodations: Students will have their own rooms in our secured residence. Bathroom facilities are shared ‘B&B Style’ (located near the rooms) with fully accessible showers. Meals: Continental Breakfast, light lunch and dinner are provided – Vegetarian option is provided if noted upon Intake. Transportation: While there is no transportation to and from San Francisco, the LightHouse is located above the Civic Center BART and easily accessed by Lyft/Uber/Taxi and Paratransit COVD19 Requirements for in person attendance
Who do I contact if I am interested in attending? Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: Desk Voicemail: 530-400-0355 *Please leave your full name, phone/email, and a time of day you can be reached. 9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) – 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, September 12 and Wednesday, September 14 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 2: September 19 and Wednesday, September 21 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3: September 26 and Wednesday, September 28 – 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, August 29 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, September 12. 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, or for referrals received after August 29, 2022, students may be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).
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Sep 22(3 events)
(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person)(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person) (All day) First In-Person Changing Vision Changing Life at San Francisco Lighthouse in three years, join us and learn. Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) is an immersive learning experience, where you, the student who is new to a change in vision, can experience and learn more about what you can do now, moving forward toward the independence you want. For one week, up to nine students will live in the LightHouse Student Residences in San Francisco and will have the perfect opportunity for meeting peers with shared experiences and teaching staff who have both personal and/or professional experience to start you on your journey. The goal of immersion training is to provide you with a foundation of techniques, strategies, and tools to experience during the week and take home and practice. Areas of training during the week include:
Who is Eligible to Participate? This first in-person immersion week is specifically for low vision or blind persons 55 and older living in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. Individuals interested in this learning opportunity are expected to actively participate for the five days/four nights and must be able to provide self-care (bathing, medication, dressing, maintain their own living space). Because this training is focused on independent learning, family members/caregivers are not able attend. There is no charge for the week-long training, all interested persons must complete an Intake with our LightHouse Rehabilitation Counselor. Additionally, there are Covid-19 Requirements listed below. We currently have six (6) available training slots for this training week. When is the training: Monday, September 19, 9:00 am (arrival) through Friday September 23, 2:00pm (departure) Where is the training: San Francisco Lighthouse Student Residence & training, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor Time: Each day classes are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch and an evening discussion after dinner. Accommodations: Students will have their own rooms in our secured residence. Bathroom facilities are shared ‘B&B Style’ (located near the rooms) with fully accessible showers. Meals: Continental Breakfast, light lunch and dinner are provided – Vegetarian option is provided if noted upon Intake. Transportation: While there is no transportation to and from San Francisco, the LightHouse is located above the Civic Center BART and easily accessed by Lyft/Uber/Taxi and Paratransit COVD19 Requirements for in person attendance
Who do I contact if I am interested in attending? Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: Desk Voicemail: 530-400-0355 *Please leave your full name, phone/email, and a time of day you can be reached. 2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online)2:00 pm: Introduction to AT Session 2 (online) – An 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them. Disclaimer: Session 2 has been fully booked already. If you are interested in joining Session 3, which will start in October, you may email jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the email campaign and put on wait list. 3:00 pm: Introduction to Accessible Wayfinding (online)3:00 pm: Introduction to Accessible Wayfinding (online) – Access Technology instructors Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Orientation & Mobility instructor Katt Jones are teaming up to present a virtual five-part class series on Accessible Wayfinding. Learn the ins and outs of GPS terminology, Microsoft Soundscape, Apple Maps, Google Maps, and transit apps. The class will be limited to eight students. Students interested in the course must live in one of the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt to qualify. Students must use an iPhone, have a Apple account and be able to download apps to their iPhone, and be comfortable navigating the screen semi-independently. Class Schedule September 8: GPS Concepts and Terminology In this class, we will learn the basic terminology of digital wayfinding such as POI and turn-by turn. We'll also use virtual assistants and the Compass app to obtain basic location and directional information. September 15: Soundscape Part 1: Automatic Callouts and Markers In this class, we will review the functions of automatic call-out applications and start to explore Soundscape's informational controls, in order to obtain information about immediate physical surroundings as well as create markers for points of interests (POIs). September 22: Soundscape Part 2: Audio Beacons and Street Preview Mode In this class, we will continue to use the various features and functions within Soundscape to travel virtually to new locations for route-planning purposes, and we will compare/contrast Soundscape with other automatic call-out applications. September 27: Getting Directions with Apple Maps and Google Maps In this class, we will review Apple Maps and Google Maps' features and functions to obtain information for local businesses and search for public transit directions to points of interests as well as for walking directions to points of interests. September 29: Transit Applications and Review In this last class, we will explore and use the Moovit and Transit applications to look for departure time information for nearby stops and lines and to search for directions to a point of interest. We'll also review the applications discussed during the course to mark, obtain directions for, and virtually travel to points of interests. Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 + Tuesday, September 27 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Please RSVP to Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7684. |
Sep 23(1 event)
(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person)(All day): Changing Vision, Changing Life (in-person) (All day) First In-Person Changing Vision Changing Life at San Francisco Lighthouse in three years, join us and learn. Changing Vision Changing Life (CVCL) is an immersive learning experience, where you, the student who is new to a change in vision, can experience and learn more about what you can do now, moving forward toward the independence you want. For one week, up to nine students will live in the LightHouse Student Residences in San Francisco and will have the perfect opportunity for meeting peers with shared experiences and teaching staff who have both personal and/or professional experience to start you on your journey. The goal of immersion training is to provide you with a foundation of techniques, strategies, and tools to experience during the week and take home and practice. Areas of training during the week include:
Who is Eligible to Participate? This first in-person immersion week is specifically for low vision or blind persons 55 and older living in the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity. Individuals interested in this learning opportunity are expected to actively participate for the five days/four nights and must be able to provide self-care (bathing, medication, dressing, maintain their own living space). Because this training is focused on independent learning, family members/caregivers are not able attend. There is no charge for the week-long training, all interested persons must complete an Intake with our LightHouse Rehabilitation Counselor. Additionally, there are Covid-19 Requirements listed below. We currently have six (6) available training slots for this training week. When is the training: Monday, September 19, 9:00 am (arrival) through Friday September 23, 2:00pm (departure) Where is the training: San Francisco Lighthouse Student Residence & training, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor Time: Each day classes are scheduled from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch and an evening discussion after dinner. Accommodations: Students will have their own rooms in our secured residence. Bathroom facilities are shared ‘B&B Style’ (located near the rooms) with fully accessible showers. Meals: Continental Breakfast, light lunch and dinner are provided – Vegetarian option is provided if noted upon Intake. Transportation: While there is no transportation to and from San Francisco, the LightHouse is located above the Civic Center BART and easily accessed by Lyft/Uber/Taxi and Paratransit COVD19 Requirements for in person attendance
Who do I contact if I am interested in attending? Debbie Bacon, Rehabilitation Counselor Phone: Desk Voicemail: 530-400-0355 *Please leave your full name, phone/email, and a time of day you can be reached. |
Sep 24
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