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Mar 1(1 event)

5:00 pm: YES Weekend - Leading with the 4 C's: The Super-Powers of Today for Modern Education and Work (Part 1 of 2)


Feb 28 Mar 1

Youth Employment Series (YES)
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
February 28 5:00 PM-March 1 3:00 PM, 2020

Leading with the 4Cs: The Super-Powers of Today for Modern Education and Work
(Part 1 of 2)

A new decade, new possibilities! In February, join the LightHouse Youth Employment Series for our first workshop of the year, empowering blind/low vision youth with the confidence and today’s skills to thrive in a world where change is constant and learning never stops. Transition-age youth will have the opportunity to experience an interactive weekend and discover contemporary power and access skills, 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication). You will have the chance to develop and create your individualized leadership style and execute it with confidence. YES workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, increasing and providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques.
The YES Workshop in February is the first of a 2-part series where you can prepare yourself for success in school, work, and life via interactive activities to learn the power skills of the 21st-century; NOTE that part 2 of this series is schedule for March 27-29 and it is highly encouraged for you to attend both parts to maximize your experience. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional aspirations.

DOR & TVI Workshop Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will increase their understanding of leadership, learn from successful confident blind/low vision role models, and experiment with their new found knowledge as they explore and create their personalized leadership style for school and work.
2. Transition age youth will acquire information on the 4Cs (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication), valuable skills identified by Google, Forbes, and LinkedIn, as they explore these concepts through hands-on activities.
3. Students will build their confidence in orientation and mobility, living skills, and application of the 4 power and access skills as they collaborate with their peers to plan, prepare for, execute, and reflect on a group project.
4. The over-night nature of the YES workshop provide opportunities for students to refine their workplace readiness soft skills including effective social and professional communication and independent living all while building community with their blind and low vision peers.

Things to Bring:
1. A notetaking device or implement (braille note, pen, slate and stylus, phone with keyboard, laptop, etc.). You will be asked to complete activities electronically.
2. A set of business-casual attire and comfortable shoes is encouraged to maximize participation in the many interactive sessions.
3. Necessities you may need such as any orientation and mobility tools to travel safely, money for transportation to and from the workshop, or personal medication.

If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in this fun weekend adventure, please:
1. Contact your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to discuss workshop attendance and authorization.
2. Confirm attendance with Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7328.

If you have any questions or would like to pay for your participation in the workshop, please contact youth@lighthouse-sf.org. Each workshop costs $950 to attend for the entire weekend. Please note, space for this program is limited and workshop attendance must be confirmed one week prior.

Mar 2(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 3(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 4(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 5(2 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

10:00 am: Knitting


Mar 5

Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

Mar 6(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 7(2 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

10:00 am: Cardio Kickboxing Class


Mar 7

Cardio Kickboxing is a full-body, strength and endurance building workout that will get you stronger, leaner, and help you move faster. Every Saturday in February, (except February 29 which has been rescheduled to March 7) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. you will have the chance to learn cardio kickboxing from a world-class instructor in our very own Fitness Room on the 11th floor. This free class starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. and an RSVP is required to Amber at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353.

Mar 8(2 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

3:00 pm: Book Launch for Dr. Ting Tsiu


Mar 8

Join LightHouse for the Blind Board Member and San Francisco State University professor Ting Tsiu on Sunday, March 8th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse to celebrate the launch of her new textbook, Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility, due out soon from APH Press!

Mar 9(2 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse East Bay: Spring Cleaning


Mar 9

In this month's Hands On Workshop, we will explore ideas and methods for organizing and sprucing up your surroundings this Spring. We will look at organization and labeling methods, and participants will create a DIY cleaning spray and labels to use at home or office.

The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Mondays and Tuesdays of each month. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. Space is limited.

When & Where:
Monday March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lighthouse East Bay (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley)
OR
Tuesday March 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street, San Francisco)

No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

Mar 10(3 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse Headquarters SF: Spring Cleaning


Mar 10

In this month's Hands On Workshop, we will explore ideas and methods for organizing and sprucing up your surroundings this Spring. We will look at organization and labeling methods, and participants will create a DIY cleaning spray and labels to use at home or office.

The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening and meal prepping just to name a few! Workshops will occur the second Mondays and Tuesdays of each month. It is not necessary to attend both workshops. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. Space is limited.

When & Where:
Monday March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lighthouse East Bay (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley)
OR
Tuesday March 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street, San Francisco)

No prior knowledge is necessary to attend this free workshop. RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting


Mar 10

The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. Join the San Francisco Chapter for our monthly meeting where we’ll enjoy a light dinner and chat blindness issues and advocacy. For more information, email ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com or visit their website.

  • This group is not affiliated with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Mar 11(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 12(2 events)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

2:00 pm: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog?


Mar 12

Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying to schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Katt Jones at kjones@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7364 and include your preferred format for receiving workshop materials (Braille, electronic, or large print with preferred font size).

Mar 13(1 event)

Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

Mar 2 Mar 13

Why Choose LightHouse?

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is in its ninth year of providing Employment Services to blind and visually impaired people within the Bay Area. In that time, we have served over 240 Department of Rehabilitation Consumers abd we have consistently placed over 40% of our graduates in the competitive job market. Our expanded and growing staff means more frequent workshops. We are passionately dedicated to the job of securing gainful employment for all low vision and people people.

 

How does the Employment Immersion Program work at LightHouse?

We offer an innovative and groundbreaking way of including students both within the Bay Area and those living in other parts of California the same immersive experience.

 

How?

For the first 5 days of the program, all students attend virtually through the Zoom computer platform. Then, the next week, students travel in to LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco to attend classes at our state-of-the-art facility. They overnight in fully equipped dormitories on-site. This program takes place the first two weeks of every month in 2020, except July. Classes take place Monday through Friday, during those two weeks, with no class on the weekend.

 

What Students Will Learn:

The curriculum content adheres to Certified DOR guidelines. Students receive a comprehensive workbook to augment classroom workshop in addition to a companion textbook comprised of worksheets and assignments.

 

Expectations of students:

  • attend all sessions
  • complete assignments in a timely manner
  • submit “Job Search activity” spreadsheets to Employment Specialist when participating in Job Development Phase

 

What will students do during the course?

Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:

  • Job Preparation Bootcamp! (25 workshop hours)
  • Job Preparation – The Power in Uniting (25 workshop hours)
  • Learn how to structure job seeking activities
  • Students will migrate to Jobs Group (both during virtual and local class sessions)

 

AUTHORIZATIONS

Intake $330.

Job Preparation $770.

Job Development $770 (only if student is placed)

Residence – 5 nights @ $175 per night (room and meals)

Employment Immersion Workshop Dates: The first two weeks of every month

For additional information please contact:

eiteam@lighthouse-sf.org

Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services

415-694-7324

Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator

415-694-7359

Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20(1 event)

9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


Mar 20

Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6

LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.

Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:

General information

  • Be Early
  • Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.

Duration

  • All classes are 60 minutes in length.

Donations

Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation.

Password Required

In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:

Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com

Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm

Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

Consult your Doctor

Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

Class Description
Yoga: Alignment Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).

To join please click Meeting URL

Password: See General information section above.

Mar 21
Mar 22
Mar 23(2 events)

9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


Mar 23

Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6

LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.

Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:

General information

  • Be Early
  • Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.

Duration

  • All classes are 60 minutes in length.

Donations

Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation.

Password Required

In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:

Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com

Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm

Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

Consult your Doctor

Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

Class Description
Yoga: Alignment Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).

To join please click Meeting URL

Password: See General information section above.

9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


Mar 23

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.

To join, dial 929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted.

For more information, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

 

Mar 24
Mar 25(1 event)

12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


Mar 25

Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

 

Mar 26
Mar 27(1 event)

9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


Mar 27

Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6

LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.

Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:

General information

  • Be Early
  • Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.

Duration

  • All classes are 60 minutes in length.

Donations

Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation.

Password Required

In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:

Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com

Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm

Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

Consult your Doctor

Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

Class Description
Yoga: Alignment Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).

To join please click Meeting URL

Password: See General information section above.

Mar 28
Mar 29
Mar 30(3 events)

9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


Mar 30

Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6

LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.

Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:

General information

  • Be Early
  • Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.

Duration

  • All classes are 60 minutes in length.

Donations

Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation.

Password Required

In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:

Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com

Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm

Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

Consult your Doctor

Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

Class Description
Yoga: Alignment Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).

To join please click Meeting URL

Password: See General information section above.

9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole


Mar 30

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.

To join, dial 929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted.

For more information, contact Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

 

10:00 am: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog?


Mar 30

Are you curious to learn more about guide dogs but don't know where to start? This workshop will cover how to decide if a guide dog is right for you, what skills you need before applying to schools, common misconceptions about guide dogs, how to pick a guide dog school, what to expect during the application process, and how to best prepare for school once you are accepted. Please RSVP to Katt Jones at kjones@lighthouse-sf.org. We will be using Zoom to host the workshop online. The link will be emailed out to those who register along with workshop materials.

 

If you can’t make this workshop, please still contact Katt to get signed up for future workshops.

Mar 31(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tech Together Online


Mar 31

 

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 participate in these informal knowledge shares along with LightHouse students and friends.

While we are experiencing physical distance from services, people, and activities, we invite you to a series of Tech Together conversations for this current era.

  • March 31 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online Shopping and delivery services
  • April 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: chat and communication apps
  • April 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Online entertainment, streaming media, playing games and more.

Join us for one or all of these conversations, which 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: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7343.

Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

Apr 1(3 events)

12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class


Apr 1

Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

 

12:30 pm: Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)


Apr 1

Call into our new virtual health class to listen to an episode of our favorite health podcast, Optimal Health Daily. You will have a chance to participate in a group discussion, do a live Q&A with our Health and Wellness guru, Amber, and set weekly health goals to stay fit and fierce!

Calling in is easy, just email or call Amber Sherrard at asherrard@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7353 to RSVP and get call-in information. Stay well!

 

4:00 pm: Youth PLUG-In: Plug into yourself and the community around you. (online)


Apr 1

Youth PLUG-In (Professional Learning Under Guidance) is a virtual connection program designed to keep you engaged and motivated during these uncertain and unusual times, as we remain at home and practice social distancing measures to keep ourselves and the community safe. Just because we are geographically separated does not mean the world has to halt. Starting Wednesday, April 1,Youth PLUG-In offers 3 ways for transition-age youth to stay involved and increase your social well-being, pre-employment and transition, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills:

1. Plug-in to an enjoyable and informative weekly social hour, beginning April 1, every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM. Interesting discussions will be hosted around various topics ranging from sharing helpful assistive tech tools, to receiving creative tips on modifying your kitchen to be more accessible, to meeting guest speakers with experience attending (colleges/independent living centers). The possibilities are endless!

2. Plug-in to individualized supports and mentoring. Now is the time to chat with someone about that question or project that has been on your mind. Whether it be delving into college disability services, requesting recommendations, resume review, or mock interviews, we would be glad to listen. If you are interested in sharing your personal goals and receiving support, please contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong to learn more!

3. Plug-in to helpful resources. Stay active and engaged with weekly emails packed with helpful information about entertainment, health, scholarships, and more, We are all in this together!

Interested? Feel free to contact Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, Transition Program Specialist, at 415-694-7328 or email akwong@lighthouse-sf.org and/or your Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor with questions or suggestions.

Give and take care!

Apr 2
Apr 3(2 events)

9:00 am: Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class


Apr 3

Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m. through April 6

LightHouse yoga instructor Kimm Ropicky knows that now, more than ever, it’s vital to our health and well-being to get some movement into our lives.

Kimm is extending her online class offerings via her private practice to the LightHouse community per the instructions below:

General information

  • Be Early
  • Please join the class 10-15 minutes prior in case of technical issues.

Duration

  • All classes are 60 minutes in length.

Donations

Class is donation-based. Please pay what you can. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Recommended donations $10-$20. Make a donation.

Password Required

In order to create a safe space for connection with our community, a password for each meeting is required. To obtain, please do either of the following:

Email: Kimmropickyyoga@gmail.com

Follow/DM on Instagram: @yogawithkimm

Registration will end one hour prior to class. Any messages up to an hour before class will receive response after class.

Consult your Doctor

Please consult with your doctor before practicing, to be mindful of any conditions you may have and how this practice may impact you.

Class Description
Yoga: Alignment Flow
Mondays and Fridays 9 to 10 a.m.
This class is recommended for beginners. Props strongly recommended: 2 Blocks or 1 chair, a strap or a hand towel and a blanket (like a throw blanket).

To join please click Meeting URL

Password: See General information section above.

10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


Apr 3

Hands On Goes Virtual! Who? Students who find themselves wanting to add to their repertoire of Independent Living Skills and want to actively participate in learning, problem solving, and dialog with a small group.

What Will You Do: Each week, ILS Instructors Dawn Leeflang and Bobbi Pompey will share information, skills, tips and tricks related to the theme. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share your knowledge, and learn from other students. By the end of each session you will have learned new skills that you can immediately begin using in your day-to-day routine

Where: Zoom conference calls will be used for each session. Once you haves RSVP’s you will get the dial-in information.

When: Sessions will occur each Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Starting in June, we will do a Tactile Development Series. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, if possible.This series will culminate with the creation of a Personal Vision Board (for example, a collage, a portrait, or abstract art), combining the skills learned and various sensory materials.

June 5: Introduction to Tactile Development and Practical Applications around the home.

June 12: Using Tactile Sense for Organization and Labeling
Practice using your tactile (and other) senses to identify items, and learn ways to organize, label and mark items in your home or office. Time to raid your junk drawer, for rubber bands, safety pins, paper clips, and more...and perhaps organize that drawer in the process!

June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles
Please RSVP by 4pm on 6/12, to receive materials in the mail ahead of time. Learn about adapted games, how to adapt your own games with tactile markers. Participants will make their own tic-tac-toe board, and challenge themselves with a jigsaw puzzle.

June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen
Learn several “kitchen hacks” or ways to use your tactile sense in the kitchen. Participants will make 1 or 2 simple treats that will engage their tactile sense. (Specific ingredients needed will be released, once enrolled).

July 3: Culminating Project

All questions are welcome. Stay tuned for future topics!

How Do I Sign Up: Please RSVP to Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

The Hands On Series of workshops are designed to not only provide information, but to provide hands on experience completing tasks and mastering skills. At the end of each workshop you will walk away with at least one skill that you can begin using in your life immediately. Each workshop will have a theme within the umbrella of Independent Living Skills. Themes may include; note taking, house hold projects, DIY cleaning products, make-up, household/office organization, container gardening, and meal prepping just to name a few!

Sessions will occur each Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. over Zoom. Students of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend.

Apr 4

The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.

The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!

SDS safety dataClick here for our cleaning product safety data sheets (SDS) and ingredient information.

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