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

Events in March 2020

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

    Cardio Kickboxing Class

    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.

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential Workshop

    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

  • Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    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.

  • Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    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.

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

    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.

     

  • Optimal Health, Optimal You: Virtual Health Class (online)

    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!

     

  • Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    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.

  • Yoga: Alignment Flow - Online Class

    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.

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

    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.

     

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

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

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