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May 22
May 23(1 event)

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


May 23

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 24(2 events)

12:00 pm: The Pandemic: Now What? (online)


May 24

Collaborate with new Adult Program Coordinators Maia Scott and Sabrina Bolus to answer some important questions about your past, current and future interests. What are your favorite LightHouse programs? What would you like more of? How can we continue to improve? This is a four-session forum that includes self-reflection, brainstorming, and program building.

To RSVP please contact Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)


May 24

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 25(2 events)

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


May 25

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).

2:00 pm: Meet You At The House (online)


May 25

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.

May 26(2 events)

9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)


May 26

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!

1:00 pm: Create in Community (in-person)


May 26

Get your creative juices flowing every Thursday afternoon as the Craft Room reopens in person for us to explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current projects or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty.

THIS MONTH: We will celebrate the LightHouse's reopening with paper craft and collage projects and prompts inspired by the act of opening.

Please reach out to Maia with any questions: Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org

May 27
May 28

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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