LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in April 2019
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Apr 8(1 event)
9:30 am: Sensory Development for Independent Travel9:30 am: Sensory Development for Independent Travel – Sensory Development for Independent Travel On April 8, 2019, the LighHouse Training Department will host a new class: Sensory Development for Independent Travel. The class facilitator, Sarah McIntyre, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist, will focus on auditory development and exploration of different types of canes and cane tips. |
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5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life – Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources! YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: Things to Bring: If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please: |
Apr 13(1 event)
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life – Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources! YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: Things to Bring: If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please: |
Apr 14(1 event)
5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life5:00 pm: YES: Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life – Youth Employment Series (YES) Meet, Lead, and Eat! Preparing Yourself for Life In April, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series, YES, workshop emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and living skills as youth collaborate with one another in interactive activities throughout the weekend to prepare for life after high school. During the Saturday portion of YES, students will gather with peers from all around the state for the 3rd annual Youth Institute as part of the CTEBVI annual conference in Burlingame, CA. Youth will have the opportunity to meet peers, connect with blind and low vision mentors, gain additional information on adaptive technology, knowing their rights, and advocacy, as well as peruse the Exhibit Hall with over 30 resources! YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. During the Sunday portion of the workshop, youth will take the skills they learned to the next level, applying their leadership and living skills in hands-on activities involving orientation and mobility, cooking, and technology use. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations. Workshop Learning Objectives: Things to Bring: If you are interested in participating in the April YES Weekend Workshop, please: |
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Apr 18(1 event)
6:00 pm: 30% & Growing San Francisco6:00 pm: 30% & Growing San Francisco – 30% & Growing Satisfy your craving for delicious little fried things or order up a delicious entrée to compliment the happy hour specials that run until 7. You can even spend a little quality time with your favorite LightHouse community worker bees in the process, it’s a win-win! It’s a casual meet up with your blind working friends, it’s a networking opportunity for aspiring blind worker bees-to-be, and it’s everything in between. RSVPs greatly appreciated to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Apr 19(1 event)
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight – During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer. In April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links. Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/. Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26 To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Apr 20(1 event)
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Cycle for Sight – During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse’s Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer. In April the Youth Rec program is heading to Napa for the annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser. Join your friends and EHC community as we raise money to rebuild camp after the 2017 fires. All those that register to ride or volunteer with LightHouse in some capacity during the event may also spend the evening Friday night before the event at EHC. Team LightHouse has secured a limited number of pilots and tandem bikes for our low vision and blind students. More information about the Cycle for Sight event and how to register for the event can be found in the below links. Cycle for Sight event webpage – Basic information about the Cycling for Sight event and festival after the ride can be found at http://www.cycle4sight.com/. Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 26 To inquire about if there is still space or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415)694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. |
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Apr 26(1 event)
5:00 pm: Milestones Meetup, Insta-Pitch: Creating Your Professional and Personal Brand5:00 pm: Milestones Meetup, Insta-Pitch: Creating Your Professional and Personal Brand – Milestones Meetup
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Friday April 26, 5:00-8:00 PM
Insta-Pitch: Creating Personal and Professional Connections
Today more and more individuals and businesses are leveraging multi-media in their marketing and hiring processes in an attempt to connect to others. Vlogs, virtual social groups, video interviews, and digital resumes are just a few examples on the increasing influence and impact of multi-media communication. Now, you can also add these innovative strategies to connect with friends, confidently present your blindness/low vision, develop your professional brand, and reconnect with your hobbies in an authentic way! This Insta-Pitch Milestones Meetup event is designed to be an engaging and valuable interactive opportunity where you can learn tips to developing your confidence, create a personalized video pitch, and connect and share experiences with others near and far.
The Milestones Meetup is aimed to bring Lighthouse Blind and Low Vision San Franciscans from Generation Z, Generation X, and Baby Boomers to come together and participate in a series of Meetups that are active, educational and just plain fun. But wait?! You don't live in SF? Come anyway if you are Gen Z, X or Boomer! Share your experiences, discover commonalities, and learn from one another. Not sure what generation you are a part of? Baby Boomers range in age from 55 to 72, Generation X from 42 to 54, and members of Generation Z are 26 and younger.
This event will be at the LightHouse Headquarters, 1155 Market Street in San Francisco, on the 10th floor. There is no cost for this event, but RSVPs are strongly recommended so we have enough food and refreshments for all! When you RSVP, please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have. Please RSVP and send questions to:
Kate Williams Manager, Employment Immersion 415.694.7324 |
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May 3(1 event)
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods – Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer. In May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th. Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 18.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves. When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th. Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP. Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student. RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. |
May 4(1 event)
1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods1:00 pm: Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods – Youth Extreme Recreation Adventure: Rec in the Redwoods
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, March 5th During the 2018 and 2019 school years, the LightHouse Youth Program will be hosting monthly extreme recreation activities and adventures for youth that are blind or have low vision. Those that sign up for these monthly outings will have opportunities to make new friends, meet mentors and develop life skills that will help them be successful in other aspects of life - all while enjoying the wonderful recreation options that the Bay Area and surrounding areas have to offer. In May, the LightHouse Youth Program will be joining friends from the Adult Health and Wellness Program for a weekend of learning, growth and fun at Enchanted Hills Camp. During this busy weekend, students will take part in a variety of fun and thought-provoking ropes course challenges and team building activities that will help them reflect on how they advocate for themselves during recreational activities and apply those advocacy skills in other aspects of life. Our adventures start during the afternoon of Friday May 3rd and will run through Sunday, May 5th. Who: Youth that are blind or have low vision between the ages of 14 and 18.
What: Weekend retreat for youth at Enchanted Hills Camp that include; ropes course, nature games and lots of opportunities for youth to think about how they advocate for themselves. When: 1:00 pm Friday, May 3rd through 6:00 pm Sunday, May 5th. Where: The program will be at Enchanted Hills Camp in Napa CA with limited transit available from the Ed Roberts Campus for those that RSVP. Cost: Thanks to a generous grant from the Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation we are able to offer the entire weekend program for $50 per student. RSVP: with Jamey Gump by Wednesday, April 24th at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Please remember students must submit ALL necessary paperwork and payment before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. If you are interested in signing up for this outing or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at (415) 694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. |
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!