Calendar

LightHouse offices are closed for in-person services through April 5, 2021. Check the calendar below for our offering of online classes.

2021 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition applications are now open.

All LightHouse locations will be closed on Presidents’ Day, February 15.

November 2020
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1	2 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 2 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Nov 2 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 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 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 3 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	4 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 4 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	5 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 5 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	6 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 6 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More	7
8	9 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Nov 9 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 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	10 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 10 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	11 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 11 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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 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	13 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 13 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More	14
15	16 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 16 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Nov 16 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 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 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 17 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	18 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 18 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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 1:00 pm: Lost In Space: An O&M Instructor’s Guide to Teaching Spatial Skills Nov 18 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Remote O&M instruction is a challenge. By now, most teachers have discovered that some content areas lend themselves better to distance instruction than other areas. One of the most useful topics that can be taught remotely is orientation, referring not to route learning but to overall spatial development. We learned as part of our university programs that cardinal directions and landmark selection are important, but why (and exactly how critical are they)? Why do some students excel at independent exploration while others struggle to follow a simple route? In this free 2-hour Zoom presentation, you’ll learn about mental rotation and frame of reference, which together form the foundation of strong spatial awareness; learn how to quickly assess your students’ relative strengths and weaknesses in each area; and learn which O&M skills contribute to each area. We’ll discuss teaching strategies and exercises that help develop individual skills and strengthen the overall foundation, discuss what kind of technological setups work well for remote spatial awareness lessons and why, and review the role that both simple and complex tactile graphics can play in the instruction process. Lighthouse is partnering with the Northern Chapter of the California Association of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (N-CAOMS) in order to make ACVREP CEUs available to participants. 2 ACVREP Credits will be provided at no charge for current CAOMS members, and at $30 for non-CAOMS members. Participants interested in CEUs for this webinar should complete the CAOMS ACVREP CEU Registration Form via: https://forms.gle/MFaCATv2XimhGyuQA RSVP for the class by November 16. N-CAOMS membership is only $30 annually and is open to professionals across the nation. To learn more about N-CAOMS Membership: Visit http://www.caoms.org/ View the new N-CAOMS Membership Google Form for details Email the N-CAOMS Membership Chair at ncaomsmembership@gmail.com 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	19 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 19 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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 6:00 pm: 30% & Growing Goes Virtual: Food Gratitude and People Nov 19 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Your go-to network of blind worker bees is back—join your 30% crew for this important virtual Happy Hour to reconnect and share resources and best practices at a time when everyone’s work life is upside down. Are you essential staff? Are you working from home? What resources and strategies have supported you through these rapidly changing times? How can you keep your job search active? What’s keeping your spirits and energy up? 30% & Growing Goes Virtual: Food, Gratitude, & People Thursday, November 19, 6-8 PM PST Halloween has passed and we are soaking in the reality of a holiday season like we’ve never experienced before. Thanksgiving is personally my favorite holiday of the year, as it is all about 3 of my favorite things: food, gratitude, & people. We’ll talk turkey, traditions, and travel, and generate those good vibes that will propel us all through this unusual time. RSVP to Adult Program Manager Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. For Zoom access info, RSVP to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316, then grab a bite to eat, your favorite beverage, and join the virtual networking party. More	20 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 20 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More	21
22	23 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 23 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Nov 23 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 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 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 24 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	25 9:00 am: Employment Immersion November Virtual Workshop Nov 25 9:00 am – 3:00 pm November's workshop runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays from November 2 through 25. There IS a job market! Job seekers who are blind and have low vision are in demand to work remotely. Let LightHouse support you on your pathway to employment in these challenging times. Our award-winning Employment Immersion program is now available virtually. Now is the time to join us via the Zoom conferencing platform. The program begins the first Monday of every month and runs each weekday. This comprehensive month-long training is specifically designed for people who are blind and have low vision. We are committed to providing group and individual guidance from the fundamentals of job search, to the complexities of disclosure of one’s disability with pride and confidence, to instruction on job search techniques, to honing interview skills. Most importantly, this program focuses on the participant’s individual job goals. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact the team through email: EIteam@lighthouse-sf.org. More 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	27	28
29	30 9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole Nov 30 9:30 am – 12:00 pm What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair and call in to chat the business of blindness. For more information including dial in details, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. More 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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