Events in March 2020
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Mar 1
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Mar 2(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 3(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 4(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 5(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 6(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 7(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 8(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 9(2 events)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: 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 Cleaning10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse East Bay: Spring Cleaning – 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: 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 WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: 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 Cleaning10:00 am: Hands on Workshop @ LightHouse Headquarters SF: Spring Cleaning – 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: 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 Meeting6:00 pm: National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting – 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.
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Mar 11(1 event)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
Mar 12(2 events)
Employment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: 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?2:00 pm: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog? – 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 WorkshopEmployment Immersion Virtual & Residential WorkshopMar 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:
What will students do during the course? Some of the activities students will do to enhance learning include:
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: Kate Williams - Director, Employment Services 415-694-7324 Wanda Pearson - Employment Immersion Coordinator 415-694-7359 |
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Mar 23(1 event)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole – 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.
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Mar 30(2 events)
9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness Phone Chat: Make Coffee and Call Mike Cole – 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?10:00 am: So you Think you Want a Guide Dog? – 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 Online2:00 pm: Tech Together Online –
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.
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. |
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10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online)10:00 am: Hands On Goes Virtual (online) – 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 June 19: Using Tactile Sense for Games, Hobbies, and Puzzles June 26: Using Tactile Sense in the Kitchen 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. |
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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!
