LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in March 2019
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Feb 26(1 event)
6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters – Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Mar. 12, 6-8 PM 1155 Market St., San Francisco 10th Floor Betty Ruhland Teaching Kitchen FREE (Refundable deposit required—see details below) 18 Reasons, a food education non-profit, wants to empower you with the confidence and creativity needed to buy, cook, and eat good food every day. Cooking Matters, a six-week course in cooking and nutrition, led by a chef, a nutritionist, and other knowledgeable staff, will guide you through the ins and outs of cooking delicious, healthy foods on a budget. Eating fresh and healthy doesn't have to break your bank and 18 Reasons will show you how to stretch your grocery dollar without sacrificing flavor or your health. Registration for the entire six-week course is free, with a required $30 deposit due prior to the first class and returned upon attendance at a minimum of 4 classes. Attending less than 4 classes will result in forfeiture of deposit. Basic kitchen confidence is prerequisite. Program includes course materials, in-class recipe ingredients, and take-home groceries every week for you to play with at home. Note that the 5th class will take place off-site and you will be responsible for transportation to the alternate location (to be in the neighborhood of our 1155 Market. St. headquarters). Please also be advised that you will need to arrive one hour early for both the first and last classes to accommodate intake and evaluation procedures. Spots in this fun and educational cooking class series are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to register. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 4th. |
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Mar 5(1 event)
6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters – Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Mar. 12, 6-8 PM 1155 Market St., San Francisco 10th Floor Betty Ruhland Teaching Kitchen FREE (Refundable deposit required—see details below) 18 Reasons, a food education non-profit, wants to empower you with the confidence and creativity needed to buy, cook, and eat good food every day. Cooking Matters, a six-week course in cooking and nutrition, led by a chef, a nutritionist, and other knowledgeable staff, will guide you through the ins and outs of cooking delicious, healthy foods on a budget. Eating fresh and healthy doesn't have to break your bank and 18 Reasons will show you how to stretch your grocery dollar without sacrificing flavor or your health. Registration for the entire six-week course is free, with a required $30 deposit due prior to the first class and returned upon attendance at a minimum of 4 classes. Attending less than 4 classes will result in forfeiture of deposit. Basic kitchen confidence is prerequisite. Program includes course materials, in-class recipe ingredients, and take-home groceries every week for you to play with at home. Note that the 5th class will take place off-site and you will be responsible for transportation to the alternate location (to be in the neighborhood of our 1155 Market. St. headquarters). Please also be advised that you will need to arrive one hour early for both the first and last classes to accommodate intake and evaluation procedures. Spots in this fun and educational cooking class series are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to register. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 4th. |
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Mar 11(1 event)
(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind (All day) Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is now offering an Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program! Our week long program is designed to develop those O&M skills most relevant to guide dog mobility. Students will work with specially trained O&M specialists at one of our partner organizations and will be instructed on various techniques such as:
Students will also participate in exercises to help simulate travel with a guide dog (Juno exercises) and learn to apply their sensory awareness and travel skills in a practical way. First time students will get to participate in Juno exercises with a guide dog instructor followed by an experience walk with a guide dog on the same route.
For more information, or to apply for a future program please visit us at guidedogs.com or contact Danielle Velken, Outreach, O&M Program Coordinator at dvelken@guidedogs.com | 415-492-4121 | 800-295-4050 ext 4121 (Toll Free) Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind |
Mar 12(2 events)
(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind (All day) Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is now offering an Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program! Our week long program is designed to develop those O&M skills most relevant to guide dog mobility. Students will work with specially trained O&M specialists at one of our partner organizations and will be instructed on various techniques such as:
Students will also participate in exercises to help simulate travel with a guide dog (Juno exercises) and learn to apply their sensory awareness and travel skills in a practical way. First time students will get to participate in Juno exercises with a guide dog instructor followed by an experience walk with a guide dog on the same route.
For more information, or to apply for a future program please visit us at guidedogs.com or contact Danielle Velken, Outreach, O&M Program Coordinator at dvelken@guidedogs.com | 415-492-4121 | 800-295-4050 ext 4121 (Toll Free) Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind 6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters6:00 pm: Share Our Strengths Cooking Matters – Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Mar. 12, 6-8 PM 1155 Market St., San Francisco 10th Floor Betty Ruhland Teaching Kitchen FREE (Refundable deposit required—see details below) 18 Reasons, a food education non-profit, wants to empower you with the confidence and creativity needed to buy, cook, and eat good food every day. Cooking Matters, a six-week course in cooking and nutrition, led by a chef, a nutritionist, and other knowledgeable staff, will guide you through the ins and outs of cooking delicious, healthy foods on a budget. Eating fresh and healthy doesn't have to break your bank and 18 Reasons will show you how to stretch your grocery dollar without sacrificing flavor or your health. Registration for the entire six-week course is free, with a required $30 deposit due prior to the first class and returned upon attendance at a minimum of 4 classes. Attending less than 4 classes will result in forfeiture of deposit. Basic kitchen confidence is prerequisite. Program includes course materials, in-class recipe ingredients, and take-home groceries every week for you to play with at home. Note that the 5th class will take place off-site and you will be responsible for transportation to the alternate location (to be in the neighborhood of our 1155 Market. St. headquarters). Please also be advised that you will need to arrive one hour early for both the first and last classes to accommodate intake and evaluation procedures. Spots in this fun and educational cooking class series are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to register. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 4th. |
Mar 13(2 events)
(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind (All day) Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is now offering an Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program! Our week long program is designed to develop those O&M skills most relevant to guide dog mobility. Students will work with specially trained O&M specialists at one of our partner organizations and will be instructed on various techniques such as:
Students will also participate in exercises to help simulate travel with a guide dog (Juno exercises) and learn to apply their sensory awareness and travel skills in a practical way. First time students will get to participate in Juno exercises with a guide dog instructor followed by an experience walk with a guide dog on the same route.
For more information, or to apply for a future program please visit us at guidedogs.com or contact Danielle Velken, Outreach, O&M Program Coordinator at dvelken@guidedogs.com | 415-492-4121 | 800-295-4050 ext 4121 (Toll Free) Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind 2:30 pm: Adaptations Store closes early today at 2:30 p.m.2:30 pm: Adaptations Store closes early today at 2:30 p.m. – |
Mar 14(2 events)
(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind (All day) Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is now offering an Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program! Our week long program is designed to develop those O&M skills most relevant to guide dog mobility. Students will work with specially trained O&M specialists at one of our partner organizations and will be instructed on various techniques such as:
Students will also participate in exercises to help simulate travel with a guide dog (Juno exercises) and learn to apply their sensory awareness and travel skills in a practical way. First time students will get to participate in Juno exercises with a guide dog instructor followed by an experience walk with a guide dog on the same route.
For more information, or to apply for a future program please visit us at guidedogs.com or contact Danielle Velken, Outreach, O&M Program Coordinator at dvelken@guidedogs.com | 415-492-4121 | 800-295-4050 ext 4121 (Toll Free) Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind 1:30 pm: Adaptations Store closes early today at 1:30 p.m.1:30 pm: Adaptations Store closes early today at 1:30 p.m. – |
Mar 15(1 event)
(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind (All day) Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is now offering an Orientation & Mobility Immersion Program! Our week long program is designed to develop those O&M skills most relevant to guide dog mobility. Students will work with specially trained O&M specialists at one of our partner organizations and will be instructed on various techniques such as:
Students will also participate in exercises to help simulate travel with a guide dog (Juno exercises) and learn to apply their sensory awareness and travel skills in a practical way. First time students will get to participate in Juno exercises with a guide dog instructor followed by an experience walk with a guide dog on the same route.
For more information, or to apply for a future program please visit us at guidedogs.com or contact Danielle Velken, Outreach, O&M Program Coordinator at dvelken@guidedogs.com | 415-492-4121 | 800-295-4050 ext 4121 (Toll Free) Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind |
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Mar 19(1 event)
1:00 pm: Tech Together1:00 pm: Tech Together –
Tech Together Do you use your access technology regularly, but don’t have time to keep up with what’s new and what’s changing? Do you sometimes hit roadblocks in your technology use and wish you could problem solve with someone else? Do you love your iPhone or iPad and want to learn more about accessible apps? Are you a screen reader or magnification user who’s trying to adapt to increasingly complex websites? Do you just want to talk about technology and the latest developments for blind and low vision users? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions , the Lighthouse invites you to Tech Together. Tech Together is a monthly technology learning group of blind and low vision technology users. We blind folks are resourceful and clever, but there is no reason we should each have to reinvent the wheel, or the app, for ourselves. In these sessions, we will discuss the topics that are of interest to the group, and help one another to understand troubleshooting, find app recommendations, and learn about the latest in Tech… Together! These sessions will be facilitated by LightHouse Access Technology specialists, but the meat of the event is for the participants to decide on themselves. Come with ideas on topics and bits of news and software you want to share with your friends. If you’re brand new to access technology, you may wish to book an individual appointment with an Access Technology instructor before joining this group. This group is free and open to all, but a current LightHouse waiver is required. To make sure you’re registered as a LightHouse student, contact Amelia Hogan, 415-694-7343 or ahogan@lighthouse-sf.org |
Mar 20(2 events)
8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop – PURPOSE:LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks specifically geared towards working professionals and job seekers. This workshop will introduce job seekers to the LinkedIn platform and how it can enhance the job seeking experience. This workshop will focus on the web based version of the platform using a Windows or Mac computer. Future workshops may focus on mobile platforms based on consumer demand. GOALS:By the end of the workshop, the instructor will cover a wide variety of topics including:
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LOCATION:The workshop will take place at the LightHouse headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market Street. Students will reside in the Lighthouse dormitories for the duration of the workshop. Food and social activities will be provided. WHEN:The workshop will last two days giving students 12-14 hours of instructor led training with additional time set aside for independent work. Attendees should report at the Lighthouse at 8:00 on the first day. The workshop will begin promptly at 8:30. Proposed dates are Wednesday, February 20, 2019 and finishing Thursday, February 21, 2019. Agenda and Curriculum:
To register or inquire further, contact Employment Immersion Coordinator Wanda Pearson at 415-694-7359 or wpearson@lighthouse-sf.org. 1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica –
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Mar 21(2 events)
8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop – PURPOSE:LinkedIn is one of the largest social networks specifically geared towards working professionals and job seekers. This workshop will introduce job seekers to the LinkedIn platform and how it can enhance the job seeking experience. This workshop will focus on the web based version of the platform using a Windows or Mac computer. Future workshops may focus on mobile platforms based on consumer demand. GOALS:By the end of the workshop, the instructor will cover a wide variety of topics including:
PREREQUISITES:
LOCATION:The workshop will take place at the LightHouse headquarters in San Francisco at 1155 Market Street. Students will reside in the Lighthouse dormitories for the duration of the workshop. Food and social activities will be provided. WHEN:The workshop will last two days giving students 12-14 hours of instructor led training with additional time set aside for independent work. Attendees should report at the Lighthouse at 8:00 on the first day. The workshop will begin promptly at 8:30. Proposed dates are Wednesday, February 20, 2019 and finishing Thursday, February 21, 2019. Agenda and Curriculum:
To register or inquire further, contact Employment Immersion Coordinator Wanda Pearson at 415-694-7359 or wpearson@lighthouse-sf.org. 11:00 am: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Workshop11:00 am: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Workshop – Since 1990, Amanda Ebey has been practicing general civil litigation in San Francisco. Her office emphasizes wills, trusts, and inheritance disputes. Amanda provides focused one-to-one representation to all clients. Join Ms. Ebey at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired to get started on your own legacy giving plan and learn the basics of estate planning from an expert. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Please RSVP to Paul Blaney at 415-694-7313 or pblaney@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Mar 22(1 event)
5:30 pm: The Milestones Meetup Launch Party5:30 pm: The Milestones Meetup Launch Party – Have you ever wanted to learn from the wisdom of those older than you or seek the insight of those younger than you? Do you realize that vision changes happen at any age and we can all learn from each other? |
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Mar 26(1 event)
6:30 pm: Maptime6:30 pm: Maptime – The MAD Lab is hosting a Maptime SF/Oakland meet up to teach about concepts and considerations of maps for blind people, comparing and contrasting examples of different methods and design to discuss their effectiveness. Maptimers will use these precepts to create their own maps, and follow up with a design review where, as a group, they will discuss what worked and what didn’t in their maps. RSVP at the event website by clicking here. |
Mar 27(2 events)
(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory (All day) The Adaptations Store will be closed for biannual inventory starting the evening of Tuesday, March 26th. It will reopen the morning of Monday, April 1st. 1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica –
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Mar 28(2 events)
(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory (All day) The Adaptations Store will be closed for biannual inventory starting the evening of Tuesday, March 26th. It will reopen the morning of Monday, April 1st. 1:00 pm: Amazon Fire Tablet, Accessibility Overview1:00 pm: Amazon Fire Tablet, Accessibility Overview – Amazon Fire tablets are budget competitors in the marketplace of touch screen devices, with the basic model costing less than $50. Fire tablets come with a built-in screen reader, support for some Braille displays, and a screen magnifier, as well as Alexa support However, there may be some trade-offs in switching to a Fire, especially if you are used to another touchscreen device. In this workshop, we’ll walk through the accessibility features, performance, pros and cons of these tablets. If you’re considering buying a Fire, or if you have one and want to share and learn more about it, this workshop is for you. The workshop is open to all, but an RSVP is required. To RSVP email ahogan@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7368. This class is free to participants through support from the City of San Francisco’s SF Connected program. |
Mar 29(1 event)
(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory(All day): Adaptations Store Closed for Inventory (All day) The Adaptations Store will be closed for biannual inventory starting the evening of Tuesday, March 26th. It will reopen the morning of Monday, April 1st. |
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Apr 3(1 event)
1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica1:00 pm: Community Teach: All about Pottery with Jessica –
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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!