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All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone’s personal space at all our sites.

The week's events

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Oct 25, '20	Oct 26, '20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Oct 26 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. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Oct 26 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. More 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 26 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? Students who are blind or low vision who have little or no familiarity with O&M. Students with recent vision loss or vision change. Students who self-report that they have lost or have not used their O&M skills. Students who self-report that they are not confident using their learned O&M skills. 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. More 10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting it All Together All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting it All Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 26 This course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a four-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision and practical means to maximize safe and independent living skills. The course is divided into four lessons over two weeks: a 2-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by three, 2-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 safe and independent daily living skills. After the four-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 (preferred) or phone at the following dates and times: Week 1: Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Week 2: Monday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is $150.00, plus materials. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 8 to be able to receive class materials in time for the first class on Monday, October 19. To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org Opens in new tab The class is limited to ten students. More	Oct 27, '20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Oct 27 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. More 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 27 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. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The 12 essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; 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. Who will benefit from the course? Consumers who are blind or low vision who have little or no familiarity with O&M or have had recent vision loss or vision change. Consumers who self-report that they have lost or have not used their O&M skills or are not confident using their learned O&M skills. Consumers who would gain from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher. How will participants benefit from the course? Participants will acquire strong foundational skills that are critical for safe, independent travel and that a person needs to gain or retain employment. Participants will receive structured, organized instruction that will prepare them for subsequent individualized training with a certified O&M specialist. How does the course fit in with consumer’s overall O&M training program? This will be the first of two parts in a combined O&M training curriculum. The second part will be an individualized, face-to-face, hands-on learning and practice instruction program. Specific workshops and additional topical classes for in-depth learning and practical application are also available. 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: Intersection Map Set: $125.00 Mixed Bump Dots: $7.60 ($7.00 + 8.50 SF sales tax) Shipping and handling: $15.00 Complimentary materials supplied by LightHouse for the Blind: signature guide and hands-free organizing bag called Kanga-Pak What information should DOR authorizations contain? Only one authorization for both the course and materials will be needed Itemize the cost of the class and materials separately For Course: “Orientation and Mobility Class (Get Moving Course): 14 @ $82.50 = $1,155.00” For Materials: “Materials: $147.60” Total amount: $1,302.60 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. More 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Siri Says All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Siri Says 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Oct 27 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. October 6: The Wonder of Web Browsers Web browsers are the software your computer and phone use to access web pages. Does it matter which web browser you use? What features of web browsers are important for those of us using access technology? What web browser features can help keep our information private when we go online? We’ll answer these questions and more. October 13: What’s New in iOS 14 We’ll highlight what is new and what has changed in Apple’s latest operating system for iPhone users. October 20: Victor Voyages The Humanware Victor Stream and Victor Trek are popular tools for reading, recording, and accessing information. We’ll take a deep dive in to the features of these devices. If you have a Victor or are just wondering why that name is so often mentioned, this Tech Together is for you. October 27: Siri Says To round out our recent coverage of voice assistants, we’ll discuss the many things Siri can do, on both the iPhone and the Home Pod speaker Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to ADecker@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. More	Oct 28, '20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Oct 28 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. More 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 28 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? Students who are blind or low vision who have little or no familiarity with O&M. Students with recent vision loss or vision change. Students who self-report that they have lost or have not used their O&M skills. Students who self-report that they are not confident using their learned O&M skills. 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. More 10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting it All Together All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Low Vision Skills: Putting it All Together 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 28 This course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a four-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision and practical means to maximize safe and independent living skills. The course is divided into four lessons over two weeks: a 2-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by three, 2-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 safe and independent daily living skills. After the four-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 (preferred) or phone at the following dates and times: Week 1: Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Week 2: Monday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There are no costs associated with this course for adults 55 and over living in the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity. For those adults living outside the noted counties, the course is $150.00, plus materials. To register by Thursday, October 1, 2020, please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org. The class is limited to ten students. More	Oct 29, '20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Oct 29 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. More 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Oct 29 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. To participate students must have solid internet access and be able to access Zoom via phone and/or video and have computer skills to receive and read articles, watch videos and listen to podcasts. All students should expect weekly homework to be completed prior to class. The 12 essential O&M lessons cover: the benefits of O&M training for travel and employment; overview of sensory, spatial & environmental awareness; orientation strategies and skills; tactile graphics; 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. Who will benefit from the course? Consumers who are blind or low vision who have little or no familiarity with O&M or have had recent vision loss or vision change. Consumers who self-report that they have lost or have not used their O&M skills or are not confident using their learned O&M skills. Consumers who would gain from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher. How will participants benefit from the course? Participants will acquire strong foundational skills that are critical for safe, independent travel and that a person needs to gain or retain employment. Participants will receive structured, organized instruction that will prepare them for subsequent individualized training with a certified O&M specialist. How does the course fit in with consumer’s overall O&M training program? This will be the first of two parts in a combined O&M training curriculum. The second part will be an individualized, face-to-face, hands-on learning and practice instruction program. Specific workshops and additional topical classes for in-depth learning and practical application are also available. 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: Intersection Map Set: $125.00 Mixed Bump Dots: $7.60 ($7.00 + 8.50 SF sales tax) Shipping and handling: $15.00 Complimentary materials supplied by LightHouse for the Blind: signature guide and hands-free organizing bag called Kanga-Pak What information should DOR authorizations contain? Only one authorization for both the course and materials will be needed Itemize the cost of the class and materials separately For Course: “Orientation and Mobility Class (Get Moving Course): 14 @ $82.50 = $1,155.00” For Materials: “Materials: $147.60” Total amount: $1,302.60 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. More	Oct 30, '20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop All students, customers, visitors and staff are required to wear a mask indoors in gatherings of 25 people or more, or if asked to do so in someone's personal space at all our sites. 9:00 am: Employment Immersion October Virtual Workshop 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Oct 30 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. More	Oct 31, '20

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