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The week's events

  • Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 9

    August's workshop runs from August 2 to 27, weekdays

    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.

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together


    Aug 9

    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 being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a 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 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 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, August 2 and Wednesday, August 4 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 2: Monday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 11 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 3: Monday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 18 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    This course is free for adults 55 and over, who are not receiving services from the California Department of Rehabilitation, and who are living in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. However, there is a $40.00 materials fee for the 55 and older participants. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is $150.00, plus $40.00 materials fee.

    Please RSVP by Monday, July 12 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, August 2. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Low Vision Occupational Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

  • Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 10

    August's workshop runs from August 2 to 27, weekdays

    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.

    Tech Together Online: Take Note

    Tech Together Online: Take Note


    Aug 10

    Join the LightHouse Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

    Are you tracking a dozen Zoom meetings a week? How about preparing for an upcoming exam? Are you trying to keep track of the names and numbers of folks you've met through online networking events? Perhaps you are preparing for school, in person, or in the virtual classroom. Maybe you are simply interested in learning different ways to take notes?

    RSVP for Tech Together Online: Take Note or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

    Upcoming Tech Togethers:

    August 17: Tech Together Online: Introduction to Chromebook Accessibility
    August 24: Tech Together Online: Unboxing Accessibility
    August 31: Tech Together Online: Device Settings, Next Steps

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

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


    Aug 10

    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:

    5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Connections, a semi-structured time to get to know chapter members
    6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
    6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter Meeting

    To RSVP, contact Christina Daniels at ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com.

    *Please note, this group is not afflicted with LightHouse.

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

  • Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 11

    August's workshop runs from August 2 to 27, weekdays

    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.

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together

    Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together


    Aug 11

    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 being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a 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 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 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, August 2 and Wednesday, August 4 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 2: Monday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 11 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Week 3: Monday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 18 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    This course is free for adults 55 and over, who are not receiving services from the California Department of Rehabilitation, and who are living in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. However, there is a $40.00 materials fee for the 55 and older participants. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is $150.00, plus $40.00 materials fee.

    Please RSVP by Monday, July 12 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, August 2. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Low Vision Occupational Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students; once the class limit is reached, all other students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

  • Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 12

    August's workshop runs from August 2 to 27, weekdays

    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 August Virtual Workshop

    Employment Immersion August Virtual Workshop


    Aug 13

    August's workshop runs from August 2 to 27, weekdays

    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.

    EHC Summer Concert Series Finale

    EHC Summer Concert Series Finale


    Aug 13

    Get ready to groove because the Enchanted Hills Camp Summer Concert series is back! Each concert will host EHC staff and campers alike in all star concert review, streaming live to your home on the EHC Facebook page. These musicians will make you want to sing and tap your feet as we raise money for camp, and the new infrastructure lost in the 2017 fires. Please spread the word!

    Our final concert will feature former EHC campers Carl Vizcarra and Jackie Nguyen. Both play guitar and sing.

    Follow Enchanted Hills Camp on Facebook to virtually participate in the fun.

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!

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