The week's events
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Oct 4
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Oct 5(1 event) 4:00 pm: Ready, Set, Vote! Alameda County Edition (online) – Join officials from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 General Election. This presentation will cover the following information:
This presentation will not cover the offices, measures, or propositions on the ballot. There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation. For Zoom info, RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Access more information about Accessible Voting in Alameda County.
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Oct 6(3 events) 11:00 am: Safe and Confident Movement for O & M Travel (Online) for Adults 55 and over – A course focusing on building balance and stability to allow for more confident movement. Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a six-session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more sure-footed when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the six-session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times: Week 1: Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 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 please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or O&M Specialist, Marie Trudelle, at MTrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. The class is limited to ten students. 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: The Wonder of Web Browsers – 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 October 13: What’s New in iOS 14 October 20: Victor Voyages October 27: Siri Says Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to ADecker@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. 4:00 pm: Ready, Set, Vote! San Francisco Edition (Online) – Join officials from the San Francisco Registrar of Voters and find out all the key information about the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. This presentation will cover:
There will be time for questions after the end of this presentation. Access more information about Accessible Voting Services in San Francisco at the SF Department of Elections. All registered voters will have access to the Accessible Vote-by-Mail system by October 5. RSVP to Serena Olsen at SOlsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. If you need support completing your vote by mail ballot in advance, you may request a volunteer by emailing volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or leaving a message at 415-694-7320. |
Oct 7
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Oct 8(2 events) 11:00 am: Safe and Confident Movement for O & M Travel (Online) for Adults 55 and over – A course focusing on building balance and stability to allow for more confident movement. Adults 55 and over are invited to participate in a six-session course geared towards improving safety in movement for indoor and outdoor activities. Exercises performed during class will help students feel more sure-footed when navigating stairs, walking over uneven sidewalks, and moving around obstacles while using a white cane or dog guide. Exercises designed to ease the transition between sit-to-stand movements will also be incorporated. In addition to completing simple and dual task activities, participants will learn how to conduct an at home safety assessment, evaluate elements that improve footwear stability, and develop a personalized balance program. After the six-session course, participants can expect to feel more self-assured in personal movement patterns and less anxious about falling. The classes will be taught via Zoom or phone at the following dates and times: Week 1: Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 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 please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or O&M Specialist, Marie Trudelle, at MTrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. The class is limited to ten students. 1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions – Thursday, August 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Connections The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is offering three highly descriptive Zoom tours led by docent Jim Kohn. Jim will kick off his three-lecture series on August 13 at 1:00 p.m. Stanley Yarnell of the Blind Posse previewed Jim’s presentation and said, "He had me in the palm of his hand the whole time." Jim is extraordinarily articulate and has significant experience describing art for the blind and low vision community. Thursday, August 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. For Zoom access details, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Oct 9
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Oct 10
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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!
