Calendar

LightHouse offices are closed for in-person services through July 1, 2021. Check the calendar below for our offering of online classes.

2021 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition applications are now open.

November 2020
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1	2 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 2 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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	3 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 3 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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: Voices and Verbosity Nov 3 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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. November 3: Voices and Verbosity: With so many talking devices in our lives, learning how to control how they sound and how much they say can go a long way toward making them a useful part of our technology toolkit. November 10: PC Screen Reader Showdown Narrator, NVDA, and JAWS can all give you nonvisual access to a Windows PC. We’ll talk about the strengths and shortcomings of each, and why you might want to have one or more of them in your technology toolkit. November 17: Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop. November 24: Making the Most of Magnification We’ll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Nov 3 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	4 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 4 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 6:00 pm: Leap into Success Now! Opening the Door to Adult Life Nov 4 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Youth Employment Services (YES) Leap into Success Now! Opening the Door to Adult Life When: Wednesday, November 4 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Calling all middle and high school youth who are blind or have low vision and their families. Have you wondered what comes next after high school? Where can you get the accessible training and equipment for work, college, or essential living skills? Well wonder no more and attend a presentation from Disability Rights California (DRC) and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) on how to get a head start on your future and build on your strengths. You can also learn about programs that may be available in collaboration with Department of Rehabilitation for your journey to adult life. There will be time after the presentation to speak with knowledgeable LightHouse staff and blind and low vision mentors regarding your individual situation. This is a unique opportunity to get all your questions from DOR and DRC answered including: What services does DOR provide to students? What is the DOR, Workability, and College2Career? Am I eligible to sign up with the DOR? What types of supports, equipment, and trainings can the DOR provide for me? What are my rights and responsibilities when working with different agencies such as the DOR, my school, or college? If I am interested in signing up, how can I get started? If you have any questions or would like to join us for the presentation, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist at akwong@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone or text at 415-484-8377. NOTE, RSVPs will need to be confirmed by Monday, November 2, and Zoom information will be distributed the morning of the presentation. More	5 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 5 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Nov 5 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	6	7
8	9 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 9 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 7:00 pm: Monthly Mentor Mondays: Your Virtual Technology Toolbox Nov 9 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Second Monday of the month: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This fall, LightHouse’s Youth Program is excited to offer a new series for our youth that are blind or have low vision. In this new monthly series, Lighthouse staff will lead the panel of young blind leaders through a conversation about topics important to the success of youth. Each month will have new mentors sharing their thoughts, stories and advice about that month’s topic. Students that attend will also have ample time to ask questions to that month’s mentors. Topics of our monthly panel will include subjects such as advocacy, career exploration, social interaction, self-determination, accessible technology and recreation and leisure, with a focus on the additional challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us. Upcoming Topics October 12 - Your Virtual Technology Toolbox For our October Monthly Mentor Monday, youth will learn about all sorts of high and low-tech gear that that other blind and low vision youth use to be successful. Whether it’s a simple slate and stylus or a quick note, the latest braille display, or software that can help you access for class materials or things in other aspects of life. November 9: Making connections as a blind or low vision student December 14: TBD If you have any questions or would like to RSVP to Monthly Mentor Mondays, please contact, Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. RSVP by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each event. More	10 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 10 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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: PC Screen Reader Showdown Nov 10 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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. November 3: Voices and Verbosity: With so many talking devices in our lives, learning how to control how they sound and how much they say can go a long way toward making them a useful part of our technology toolkit. November 10: PC Screen Reader Showdown Narrator, NVDA, and JAWS can all give you nonvisual access to a Windows PC. We’ll talk about the strengths and shortcomings of each, and why you might want to have one or more of them in your technology toolkit. November 17: Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop. November 24: Making the Most of Magnification We’ll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred. More 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) Nov 10 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When Tuesday, November 10: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Nov 10 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	11 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 11 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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	12 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 12 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 1:30 pm: Virtual Tours at Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions Nov 12 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Map Virtual Tours @Legion of Honor: Works in Three Dimensions Thursday, November 12, 1:30-2:30 PM PST The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is continuing their series of highly descriptive Zoom tours led by docent Jim Kohn. Jim is extraordinarily articulate and has significant experience describing art for the blind and low vision community. Jim reports that we will be reviewing some notable and very interesting pieces of ceramics and sculpture from the permanent collection at the Legion of Honor Museum. We’ll encounter ceramics from Ancient Greece and Rome, then move on to famous marble sculptures from the Renaissance and 18th century, and conclude with several bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin, whose work is at the heart of the Legion collection, including “The Thinker,” “The Kiss,” and “The Burghers of Calais. There will be time for your questions and comments following the tour. For Zoom access info, RSVP to Adult Program Manager Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 4:00 pm: Better Market Street Project Update (online) Nov 12 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm The LightHouse is pleased to present an update via Zoom on the Better Market Street project, which has undergone some changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us at 4:00 pm Pacific on Thursday, November 12, to learn about the changes from representatives of San Francisco Public Works and the SFMTA. Notable developments include: Removal of the sidewalk level bikeway All transit vehicles will use the Muni-only center lanes and there won’t be any curbside stops People biking will share the curb lane with taxis, paratransit, and commercial vehicles. These changes mean that the sidewalks will only be for people walking and transit passengers no longer have to cross the bikeway to get to the sidewalk. Transit passengers will get to and from the center boarding islands at signalized crossings. Each of these issues will be discussed in further detail. We hope you can join us. RSVP to Scott Blanks: SBlanks@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) Nov 12 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When Tuesday, November 10: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Nov 12 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	13	14
15	16 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 16 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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	17 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 17 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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: Talk Shopping Nov 17 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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. November 3: Voices and Verbosity: With so many talking devices in our lives, learning how to control how they sound and how much they say can go a long way toward making them a useful part of our technology toolkit. November 10: PC Screen Reader Showdown Narrator, NVDA, and JAWS can all give you nonvisual access to a Windows PC. We’ll talk about the strengths and shortcomings of each, and why you might want to have one or more of them in your technology toolkit. November 17: Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop. November 24: Making the Most of Magnification We’ll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred. More 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) Nov 17 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When Tuesday, November 10: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Nov 17 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	18 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 18 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (En español)/Technology for Everyone (in Spanish) Nov 18 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm Únete a la reunión mensual del departamento de Tecnologías de Asistencia de LightHouse. Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Fecha: tercer miércoles de cada mes. Hora: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM, tiempo del pacífico. Este evento será programado en la plataforma Zoom. Podrá acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirá los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar su participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o dejando un mensaje de voz al (415) 694-7323. Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. More 4:00 pm: Family Yoga Class Nov 18 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Map Family Yoga Class November 18th @ 4:00 pm Join LightHouse Youth Program for our next family gathering. This time we will gather around the Zoom call for a virtual family Yoga class. It's Healthy Fun! Families of all ages build a foundation to breathe, move and relax together with proven practices that build healthy sustainable habits for happy successful futures. A big thank you goes to our mother and son teaching team Jack and Michele from ItsYogaKids for leading our yoga lesson and sharing their mission of creating a positive force in the world with healthy bodies, minds and hearts.) Who: families with at least one family member who is blind or has low vision family member (parent, guardian or child) What: virtual yoga class for families When: Wednesday, November 18th at 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you and your family can access a zoom meeting together RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program. If you are interested in signing up for the Family Yoga Class, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. More	19 10:00 am: Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel - a 6-week remote course Nov 19 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 4:00 pm: Navigation with Mobile GPS Apps (online) Nov 19 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm The four-session GPS and Wayfinding online course will introduce consumers to foundational GPS concepts, useful app features, and problem-solving strategies. This course will help students develop independent travel skills needed for gaining or retaining employment. When Tuesday, November 10: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP to Marie Trudelle at mtrudelle@lighthouse-sf.org. More 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Nov 19 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	20 5:00 pm: Community Bingo Goes Virtual Nov 20 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bingo is back virtually, so break out those accessible bingo cards and enter our virtual game room for all that bingo fun with Enchanted Hills Camp volunteer Annalisa. Come for the bingo excitement, stay for the prize at the end. If you don't have cards, you can order them online at www.adaptations.org or by phone at 888-400-8933. A limited supply of accessible bingo cards are also available for free loan by contacting Jaclyne Atoigue at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415.694.7618 where you can also direct your RSVP and request for Zoom access details. More	21
22	23 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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	24 2:00 pm: Tech Together Online: Making the Most of Magnification Nov 24 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 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. November 3: Voices and Verbosity: With so many talking devices in our lives, learning how to control how they sound and how much they say can go a long way toward making them a useful part of our technology toolkit. November 10: PC Screen Reader Showdown Narrator, NVDA, and JAWS can all give you nonvisual access to a Windows PC. We’ll talk about the strengths and shortcomings of each, and why you might want to have one or more of them in your technology toolkit. November 17: Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop. November 24: Making the Most of Magnification We’ll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview. Join us for one or all these conversations. RSVP to AT@lighthouse-sf.org or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7343. RSVP by email is preferred. More 7:00 pm: Not So Bored Game Night (online) Nov 24 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Each week students from the Lighthouse Youth Program gather for our virtual Not So Bored Game Night. A weekly evening of fun and games for Blind and low vision youth from all over. Games start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and will include trivia contests, scavenger hunts and other interactive games that will have youth making friends. In addition, the LightHouse staff each week’s games will be led by a guest mentor that will also share insight into their education, career and life as a person who is blind or has low vision. Who: students under 18 that are blind or have low vision What: weekly game night and guest mentor spotlight via zoom When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians: we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Not So Bored Game Night, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	25 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 25 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 2:00 pm: Meet You At The House Nov 25 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Map Pull up a comfy chair in our virtual living room and let's talk about all things LightHouse San Francisco! Do you think your vision is changing and you are having trouble doing things the way you used to? You may need to learn alternative techniques from our LightHouse staff. Come with your questions and together we will look for solutions. Our Adaptations Store will be on hand to talk about the latest and greatest in blindness and low vision gadgets. Maybe you can cross off a few people from your Christmas List! RSVP to Sheri Albers at salbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331. More	26 4:00 pm: Reel Escape: Audio-Described Movie Club Nov 26 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To help you break up the routine and escape for some fun, join your friends for our weekly Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club. This weekly remote social gathering of blind and low vision youth takes place over zoom on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Films will be family-friendly and have audio descriptions enabled. Join us each week to help choose future films. Past films have included: Toy Story, Frozen, Inside out, Minions, Lion King and many other classics. Who: Students under 18 that are Blind or have Low Vision What: Audio Description Movie Club via Zoom When: Thursday afternoons @ 4:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program Parents & Guardians, we’d love your help getting your children connected to our virtual program, however, once they have joined, we ask that you please give them the space to participate individually. If you are interested in signing up for the Reel Escape Audio Description Movie Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. More	27	28
29	30 10:00 am: Get Moving: O & M For Independent Travel for Adults 55+ Nov 30 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 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

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