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May 15
May 16(1 event)

9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)


May 16

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, May 9 and Wednesday, May 11 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
  • Week 2: Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
  • Week 3: Monday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 25 – 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, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. 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 April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

May 17(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)


May 17

May 3: #GetSocial
If you’re new to social media or want to explore social media platforms that are new to you, you won’t want to miss this session. What’s a friend, a like, a follow, a hashtag? Do your friends keep asking if you’re on Facebook? How do you use Twitter with a screen reader? Join us for what’s sure to be a fun and informative whirlwind tour of the many flavors of social media.

RSVP to #GetSocial

May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware
What is a CPU, and what does it do? What is RAM, and how much do you need? If you've asked these questions, you are certainly not alone. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss computer hardware components as well as specifications that will serve you best as an access software user and help you in your decision-making process. We'll even demystify some of the jargon along the way!

RSVP to Computers Part 1

May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Did you know that Thursday, May 19th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day? We’ll talk about how this day is observed and discuss how to advocate for our digital accessibility needs.

RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day

May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals
Following our earlier discussion about computer hardware, the Access Technology team will be discussing the types of devices you can connect to your computer to streamline your productivity and overall experience: keyboards, headsets, USB drives, printers and more.

RSVP to Computers Part 2

May 18(2 events)

9:45 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online)


May 18

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, May 9 and Wednesday, May 11 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
  • Week 2: Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
  • Week 3: Monday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 25 – 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, April 25 to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, May 9. 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 April 25, 2022, students will be placed on a waitlist for the next available class (date TBA).

3:00 pm: Virtual Nature Program with East Bay Regional Park District


May 18

May 16
Join us for our monthly virtual nature program that our friends from the East Bay Regional Parks District have been so generous to lead us in. If you are blind or low vision and want to learn more about nature, we invite you to join us between 3:00 and 4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month as our naturalist from the East Bay Regional Park District, Michael, leads us in that month’s nature lesson. Our May gathering will take place on Wednesday, May 18 and will have us learning all about official flora and fauna of California. You may know California’s official flower, or bird! But how about the official rock, grass, lichen, reptile, and many other things? You may be surprised on what has been voted to become something official and why. If you have any questions or would like access to the zoom link for the East Bay Regional Park Tours series, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.

May 19(3 events)

9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)


May 19

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 Cortical Visual Impairment (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!

2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea)


May 19

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.

5:30 pm: Building a Partnership (online)


May 19

Do you love someone who is blind or has low vision? Are you at a loss for what to do now? Concerned about their ability to continue living happily and independently? Wondering how they will get around, cook, live alone, and meet their own needs? Unsure of what services exist to support them? Then the LightHouse for the Blind of San Francisco would like to invite you to “Building a Partnership.” In this seminar we will discuss the many ways you can support your loved one throughout their blindness journey. This seminar will take place on Thursday, May 19 on Zoom from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.

Who is this seminar for?

  • Anybody who is in a close relationship with a current LightHouse student over the age of 18. Close relationships include partners, children, parents, siblings and friends.
  • People comfortable learning in a group setting
  • People willing to actively participate in the seminar
  • Those who can commit to attend the seminar in full
  • Anybody who can access the Zoom platform

What Will You Do?:

  • Learn about LightHouse’s history, mission and clientele
  • Establish appropriate expectations about your loved one’s abilities
  • Learn how positively adjusting expectations can impact your partnership
  • Learn about what your loved one, service providers, and yourself can take responsibility for along the student’s journey of learning
  • Understand the various training areas within blindness services (orientation and mobility, access technology, independent living skills, Braille, etc.)
  • Meet other people who love a person who is blind or has low vision
  • Share your story of supporting your loved one
  • Ask questions about blindness, LightHouse services, and any other related topics
  • Walk away with a list of resources

To RSVP, send an email to Debbie Bacon: DBacon@lightHouse-sf.org

May 20(1 event)

8:00 pm: Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)l/Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)


May 20

Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español

Cuando: Mayo 20 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.

When: Friday May 20 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!

May 21

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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