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  • Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop


    Oct 5

    October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole

    The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


    Oct 5

    What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness.

    For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

     

    Ready, Set, Vote! Alameda County Edition (online)

    Ready, Set, Vote! Alameda County Edition (online)


    Oct 5

    Join officials from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 General Election.

    This presentation will cover the following information:

    • How to register to vote
    • Logistics of voting:
    • Vote by mail
    • Remote accessible voting
    • Voting in person and accessibility

    This presentation will not cover the offices, measures, or propositions on the ballot.

    There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation.

    For Zoom info, RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Access more information about Accessible Voting in Alameda County.

     

  • Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop


    Oct 6

    October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Ready, Set, Vote! San Francisco Edition (Online)

    Ready, Set, Vote! San Francisco Edition (Online)


    Oct 6

    Join officials from the San Francisco Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election.

    This presentation will cover:

    • Key Election Dates
    • COVID-19 Safety Measures
    • Accessibility Resources
    • Information about Ranked choice voting

    There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation.

    Access more information about Accessible Voting Services in San Francisco at the SF Department of Elections. All registered voters will have access to the Accessible Vote-by-Mail system by October 5.

    RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    If you need support completing your vote by mail ballot in advance, you may request a volunteer by emailing volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or leaving a message at 415-694-7320.

  • Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop


    Oct 7

    October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

  • Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop


    Oct 8

    October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

    Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions

    Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions


    Oct 8

    Thursday, August 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Connections
    Thursday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - What's the Story?
    Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Works in Three dimensions

    The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is offering three highly descriptive Zoom tours led by docent Jim Kohn. Jim will kick off his three-lecture series on August 13 at 1:00 p.m. Stanley Yarnell of the Blind Posse previewed Jim’s presentation and said, "He had me in the palm of his hand the whole time." Jim is extraordinarily articulate and has significant experience describing art for the blind and low vision community.

    Thursday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    Connections
    This tour of objects from the permanent collection at the de Young will connect traditional native cultures with contemporary American art. Art from Africa will be compared with art from African American artists, Art from Asia will be connected to works by Asian American artists, and art from native American people will be compared and connected with art produced in contemporary times in North America.

    Thursday, September 10, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    What's the Story?
    In this tour, participants will be introduced to narratives present in several works from the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor, including stories from the classical era, the Old and New Testaments, and from the artists’ imaginations.

    Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    Works in Three dimensions
    This tour will include sculptures from the collection at the Legion of Honor and will span the history of art from earliest times, 5000 years ago or more, up to the twentieth century. Sculpture in stone and bronze as well as ceramics and porcelain are included.

    For Zoom access details, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop


    Oct 9

    October's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from October 5 through 30.

    There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times.

    Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals.

    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org.

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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