LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Nov 9(2 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ – What is this Course? It is a comprehensive 12-class O&M training distance course using the Zoom Video Conference platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The course is divided into 12 two-hour lessons: two lessons per week over six weeks. The total instruction time for the course is 24 hours. The 12 essential O&M lessons cover: The Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAPS; Human Guide; Protective Techniques; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossing Sequence; Intersection Analysis; Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course is intended for Bay Area residents who are 55 yrs and older. Who Would Benefit From this Course?
This Course is not intended for independent active travelers RSVP by October 16 to Danette Davis at DDavis@lighthouse-sf.org or Chris Williams at CW@lighthouse-sf.org. 7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox – Second Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This fall, LightHouse’s Youth Program is excited to offer a new series for our youth that are blind or have low vision. In this new monthly series, Lighthouse staff will lead the panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth. Each month will have new mentors sharing their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic. Students that attend will also have ample time to ask questions to that month’s mentors. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, accessible technology and recreation and leisure, with a focus on the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us. Upcoming Topics October 12 - Your Virtual Technology Toolbox For our October Monthly Mentor Monday, youth will learn about all sorts of high and low-tech gear that that other blind and low vision youth use to be successful. Whether it’s a simple slate and stylus or a quick note, the latest braille display, or software that can help you access for class materials or things in other aspects of life. November 9: Making connections as a blind or low vision student If you have any questions or would like to RSVP to Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each event. |
Nov 10(4 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course – Tuesday and Thursdays, October 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 and November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class course using Zoom to introduce consumers to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment. It’s taught by Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists, Robert Alminana and Jennifer Huey. Participants will meet twice a week for a total instruction time of 28 hours. This total includes two hours of individual pre-class assessment and Zoom procedures, and two hours of individual outside class support.
Who will benefit from the course?
How will participants benefit from the course?
How does the course fit in with consumer’s overall O&M training program?
This class is frequently sponsored by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Please work with your counselor to arrange for enrollment. However, if you wish to pay for the class privately, the total fee for this 6-week 14-class course with materials is $1,302.60. What are the required materials will be needed for the course? Students will receive teaching materials at the start of class:
What information should DOR authorizations contain?
To register, please have your Department of Rehabilitation Counselor send authorizations to 1Referral@lighthouse-sf.org no later than Friday, October 2 Space is limited to ten students. If you have more questions regarding this course, would like an electronic copy of the full curriculum, or if you are unsure if your Consumer is ready for this course, please contact Robert Alminana at RAlminana@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7375, or Jennifer Huey at JHuey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7376. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: PC Screen Reader Showdown2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: PC Screen Reader Showdown – Join the LightHouse 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. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place. November 3: Voices and Verbosity: November 10: PC Screen Reader Showdown November 17: Talk Shopping November 24: Making the Most of Magnification Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred. 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online)4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) – The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online)7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) – Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Nov 11(1 event)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ – What is this Course? It is a comprehensive 12-class O&M training distance course using the Zoom Video Conference platform to introduce students to foundational O&M concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe and independent travel. The course is divided into 12 two-hour lessons: two lessons per week over six weeks. The total instruction time for the course is 24 hours. The 12 essential O&M lessons cover: The Benefits of O&M Training; Overview of Sensory, Spatial & Environmental Awareness; Orientation Strategies and Skills; Tactile Graphics/TMAPS; Human Guide; Protective Techniques; Long Cane Basics; Outdoor Travel; Street Crossing Sequence; Intersection Analysis; Public Transportation & Trip Planning; and Introduction to Electronic Travel Devices, GPS & Wayfinding Technologies. The course is intended for Bay Area residents who are 55 yrs and older. Who Would Benefit From this Course?
This Course is not intended for independent active travelers RSVP by October 16 to Danette Davis at DDavis@lighthouse-sf.org or Chris Williams at CW@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Nov 12(4 events)
10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course – Tuesday and Thursdays, October 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 and November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon This is a comprehensive 6-week 14-class course using Zoom to introduce consumers to foundational Orientation & Mobility concepts, skills, and current technologies for safe, independent travel and for gaining or retaining employment. It’s taught by Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists, Robert Alminana and Jennifer Huey. Participants will meet twice a week for a total instruction time of 28 hours. This total includes two hours of individual pre-class assessment and Zoom procedures, and two hours of individual outside class support.
Who will benefit from the course?
How will participants benefit from the course?
How does the course fit in with consumer’s overall O&M training program?
This class is frequently sponsored by the California Department of Rehabilitation. Please work with your counselor to arrange for enrollment. However, if you wish to pay for the class privately, the total fee for this 6-week 14-class course with materials is $1,302.60. What are the required materials will be needed for the course? Students will receive teaching materials at the start of class:
What information should DOR authorizations contain?
To register, please have your Department of Rehabilitation Counselor send authorizations to 1Referral@lighthouse-sf.org no later than Friday, October 2 Space is limited to ten students. If you have more questions regarding this course, would like an electronic copy of the full curriculum, or if you are unsure if your Consumer is ready for this course, please contact Robert Alminana at RAlminana@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7375, or Jennifer Huey at JHuey@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7376. 1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions – Virtual Tours @Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions Jim reports that we will be reviewing some notable and very interesting pieces of ceramics and sculpture from the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor Museum. We’ll encounter ceramics from Ancient Greece and Rome, then move on to famous marble sculptures from the Renaissance and 18th century, and conclude with several bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin, whose work is at the heart of the Legion collection, including “The Thinker,” “The Kiss,” and “The Burghers of Calais. There will be time for your questions and comments following the tour. For Zoom access info, RSVP to Adult Program Manager Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online)4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) – The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club – To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
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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!