Calendar

LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Events in March 2019

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Feb 24(1 event)

4:00 pm: Try it Workshop: AcroYoga at Bay Jiu-Jitsu

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Feb 24

The Lighthouse will be heading to Bay Jiu-Jitsu for a Sunday afternoon AcroYoga class! AcroYoga combines partnered yoga, acrobatics and thai massage. Its a great form of exercise and this class is perfect for first timers. The class is $10. Call or email Amber Sherrard to RSVP, space is limited, (415)-694-7353.
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Mar 1(1 event)

1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

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Mar 1 – Mar 3

Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, learn how to tree climb, and even a judo lesson. We will also have morning yoga, stress relief and team-building activities that will help you develop friendships that will last a lifetime!
This is a Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat you don’t want to miss. To register and find out more details, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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Mar 2(1 event)

1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

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Mar 1 – Mar 3

Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, learn how to tree climb, and even a judo lesson. We will also have morning yoga, stress relief and team-building activities that will help you develop friendships that will last a lifetime!
This is a Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat you don’t want to miss. To register and find out more details, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

Map Enchanted Hills Camp and Retreat
Mar 3(1 event)

1:00 pm: Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat in Napa

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Mar 1 – Mar 3

Join us for a beautiful weekend in Napa at our gorgeous camp for a retreat where we will learn more about tandem cycling and take a beautiful ride through the roaring hills of wine country, learn how to tree climb, and even a judo lesson. We will also have morning yoga, stress relief and team-building activities that will help you develop friendships that will last a lifetime!
This is a Health and Wellness Weekend Retreat you don’t want to miss. To register and find out more details, please contact Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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Mar 9(1 event)

1:00 pm: Try It Workshop: Lyra

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Mar 9

A lyra hoop is a circular ring similar to a hula hoop that's suspended in the air by a cable or any lengthy cord attached to the ceiling. It's often used by circus performers in showcasing aerial acrobatics for their acts.The Lighthouse is partnering with San Francisco Pole and Dance to present this Try It Workshop. If you've ever wanted to try this fun form of exercise and aerial art, this workshop is for you! We are looking for a small group of blind and visually impaired adults to attend a private class where you will learn the basics of lyra in a safe and supportive environment. Because of this wonderful partnership, we can offer this class at the very low cost of ten dollars. Please RSVP right away by calling or emailing Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353. Space is very limited.
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Mar 10
Mar 11(1 event)

(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

(All day)
Mar 11 – Mar 15

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:

  • Increasing awareness of the environmental information available to a guide dog traveler.
  • Developing an understanding of how to use auditory information like traffic sounds to remain oriented and to achieve correct alignment during general travel and street crossings.
  • Using auditory information to analyze different types of intersections and determine the best time to initiate street crossings.
  • Developing the ability to estimate the distance walked relative to the time taken (time-distance estimation).

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)

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Mar 12(1 event)

(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

(All day)
Mar 11 – Mar 15

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:

  • Increasing awareness of the environmental information available to a guide dog traveler.
  • Developing an understanding of how to use auditory information like traffic sounds to remain oriented and to achieve correct alignment during general travel and street crossings.
  • Using auditory information to analyze different types of intersections and determine the best time to initiate street crossings.
  • Developing the ability to estimate the distance walked relative to the time taken (time-distance estimation).

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)

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Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

Mar 13(1 event)

(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

(All day)
Mar 11 – Mar 15

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:

  • Increasing awareness of the environmental information available to a guide dog traveler.
  • Developing an understanding of how to use auditory information like traffic sounds to remain oriented and to achieve correct alignment during general travel and street crossings.
  • Using auditory information to analyze different types of intersections and determine the best time to initiate street crossings.
  • Developing the ability to estimate the distance walked relative to the time taken (time-distance estimation).

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)

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

Mar 14(1 event)

(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

(All day)
Mar 11 – Mar 15

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:

  • Increasing awareness of the environmental information available to a guide dog traveler.
  • Developing an understanding of how to use auditory information like traffic sounds to remain oriented and to achieve correct alignment during general travel and street crossings.
  • Using auditory information to analyze different types of intersections and determine the best time to initiate street crossings.
  • Developing the ability to estimate the distance walked relative to the time taken (time-distance estimation).

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)

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

Mar 15(1 event)

(All day): O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

(All day)
Mar 11 – Mar 15

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:

  • Increasing awareness of the environmental information available to a guide dog traveler.
  • Developing an understanding of how to use auditory information like traffic sounds to remain oriented and to achieve correct alignment during general travel and street crossings.
  • Using auditory information to analyze different types of intersections and determine the best time to initiate street crossings.
  • Developing the ability to estimate the distance walked relative to the time taken (time-distance estimation).

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)

Map LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Read more: O&M Immersion Program with Guide Dogs for the Blind

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Mar 20(1 event)

8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop

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Mar 20 – Mar 21

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:

  1. Introduction to the LinkedIn platform of services
  2. Creating or revising user profile including photograph and work/educational experience
  3. Basic and advanced search functionality
  4. Adding and communicating with connections
  5. Researching companies for employment opportunities
  6. Searching for and applying to job postings
  7. Joining and contributing to LinkedIn Groups
  8. Using built in messaging to communicate with other users

PREREQUISITES:

  1. Student should be a current DOR consumer with an active authorization to cover the workshop fees  OR
  2. Pay Workshop fee using a valid credit, debit card or cash.
  3. Student should have access to a computer and be capable of accessing the internet for the duration of the workshop. Students without their own laptop will have one provided for them to use during the workshop.
  4. All students should have intermediate technology skills and be comfortable navigating and entering data on web pages.
  5. Students using assistive technology should be competent as the workshop will not be focused on the use of AT. Instructor will not be focusing on how to use assistive technology throughout the duration of the workshop.
  6. Students should plan to stay for the entire length of the workshop. The manager of the Lighthouse Employment Immersion Program must approve partial attendance in writing.

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:

  • A detailed list of pre-workshop Preparation Assignments will be furnished at the time of Registration
  • A detailed Agenda will be furnished at time of Registration
  • Each student will receive copies of the Pre-Workshop Assignments, Agenda and Workbook electronically

To register or inquire further, contact Employment Immersion Coordinator Wanda Pearson at 415-694-7359 or wpearson@lighthouse-sf.org.

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Mar 21(3 events)

8:30 am: Employment Immersion LinkedIn Workshop

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Mar 20 – Mar 21

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:

  1. Introduction to the LinkedIn platform of services
  2. Creating or revising user profile including photograph and work/educational experience
  3. Basic and advanced search functionality
  4. Adding and communicating with connections
  5. Researching companies for employment opportunities
  6. Searching for and applying to job postings
  7. Joining and contributing to LinkedIn Groups
  8. Using built in messaging to communicate with other users

PREREQUISITES:

  1. Student should be a current DOR consumer with an active authorization to cover the workshop fees  OR
  2. Pay Workshop fee using a valid credit, debit card or cash.
  3. Student should have access to a computer and be capable of accessing the internet for the duration of the workshop. Students without their own laptop will have one provided for them to use during the workshop.
  4. All students should have intermediate technology skills and be comfortable navigating and entering data on web pages.
  5. Students using assistive technology should be competent as the workshop will not be focused on the use of AT. Instructor will not be focusing on how to use assistive technology throughout the duration of the workshop.
  6. Students should plan to stay for the entire length of the workshop. The manager of the Lighthouse Employment Immersion Program must approve partial attendance in writing.

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:

  • A detailed list of pre-workshop Preparation Assignments will be furnished at the time of Registration
  • A detailed Agenda will be furnished at time of Registration
  • Each student will receive copies of the Pre-Workshop Assignments, Agenda and Workbook electronically

To register or inquire further, contact Employment Immersion Coordinator Wanda Pearson at 415-694-7359 or wpearson@lighthouse-sf.org.

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11:00 am: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Workshop

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Mar 21

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.

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11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: Tea + Storytelling

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Mar 21

In this edition of our Stress Relief Series we will sip on relaxing herbal teas while sharing tasty treats, and listening to stories that relax and inspire us. Got a story to tell? All are welcome! Cost is $10. RSVP by March 18th by contacting Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.

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Mar 22
Mar 23(1 event)

1:00 pm: Fundamentals of Contact Improvisation with Jess Curtis/Gravity

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Mar 23

Fundamentals of Contact Improvisation with Jess Curtis/Gravity
Saturday, March 23, 1-5 p.m. FREE

We had a great time with Contact Improv in January and February. Jess will be off for collaborative arts adventures in Europe and we will not see him again until fall, so if you have been thinking about giving it a try, March 23rd will be your last opportunity for a while. Contact Improvisation is an improvisational dance form utilizing physical principles such as touch, momentum, gravity, friction, resistance, counterbalance, lifting and falling. Primarily practiced as a duet form, Contact trains the senses and reflexes to allow for nuanced communication through touch, and the playful interaction of weight and momentum in space.

This workshop will focus on the fundamental skills of Contact Improvisation, in a way that can be useful to the first time contacter as well as offering more experienced contacters a variety of concepts and exercises to increase their skill and options in the dance.
We will address and practice
1) sustaining a clear point or points of contact.
2) Giving our weight through touch clearly and safely
3) Trusting our reflexes to find balance out side of the vertical and in motion
4) Moving our attention easily between our own body, our partners body and the space around us
5) Finding a variety of qualities in our dancing and our ability to move easily and intentionally between them
6) Finding our way easily into and out of dances.

To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

About Jess Curtis/Gravity: Jess Curtis is an award-winning choreographer and performer committed to an art-making practice informed by experimentation, innovation, critical discourse and social relevance at the intersections of fine art and popular culture. In 2000, Curtis founded his own trans-continental performance company, Jess Curtis/Gravity,?based in Berlin and San Francisco. Curtis is active as a writer, advocate and community organizer in the fields of contemporary dance and performance, and teaches accessible Dance, Contact Improvisation and Interdisciplinary Performance courses throughout the US and Europe. He holds an MFA in Choreography and a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from the University of California at Davis. Learn more about Jess Curtis/Gravity at https://www.jesscurtisgravity.org/.

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Mar 24
Mar 25
Mar 26(1 event)

6:30 pm: Maptime

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Mar 26

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.

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Mar 27
Mar 28(1 event)

1:00 pm: Amazon Fire Tablet, Accessibility Overview

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Mar 28

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.

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Mar 29
Mar 30(1 event)

1:00 pm: Try it Workshop: Intro to Hip-Hop Dance

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Mar 30

Have you ever wanted to try hip-hop dance? This is your perfect chance!
 
The LightHouse is bringing in a popular instructor from SF Pole & Dance. His name is Mikal, his classes are well-attended and he has countless hours of teaching, performances, and competitions under his belt. He's excited to share his childlike energy and excitement for dance with us. The class will be held at the LightHouse and geared towards both those who are new to hip-hop and those who just love to dance! Registration is $10. Call or email Amber Sherrard at 415-694-7353 or asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org. Space is limited.
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Mar 31
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Apr 4(1 event)

11:00 am: Stress Relief Series: An Hour of Yin

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Apr 4

In this edition of our Stress Relief Series we will gather in the Fitness Room for a guided hour of Yin Yoga (simple floor poses designed to relax the body), followed by warm and soothing tea. All are welcome. Cost is $5. RSVP by April 22 by contacting Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or (415)-694-7353.
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Apr 5
Apr 6

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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