Calendar

Events in May 2020

  • Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 1

    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.

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 1

    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.

    May 1st- A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
    Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us as we prepare a few festive foods. Dawn Leeflang will do a demonstration of how to prepare quesadillas while explaining the basics of stove-top safety. Afterwards, Bobbi Pompey will demonstrate methods of making the perfect Margarita, complete with flavor variations, non-alcoholic versions, and techniques for pouring shots non-visually. Lastly, students will prepare their own pitcher of refreshing Aguas Frescas! Please come to class with a pitcher or container to store your Fresca, sugar or some other sweetener, and fruit. Fruit can be fresh, frozen, or canned.

    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. and 11:30 a.m.

      • May 1 - A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
      • May 8 - From Folding Frenzy
      • May 15 - Sewing Made Simple
      • May 22 - Keep it Cute: Maintaining Your Appearance as We Shelter in Place
      • May 29 - Hands-On is on hiatus until June 5

    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.

  • Tech Together (online)

    Tech Together (online)


    May 5

    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 share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

    Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place.

    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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

  • Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 8

    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.

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 8

    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.

    May 8: Folding Frenzy
    Brush up on those tactile skills while learning how to make beautiful and practical creations. The class will begin with methods of folding dinner napkins into decorative shapes and end with folding paper into whimsical origami. Students should come to class with a fabric dinner napkin or a heavy duty paper towel, one set of silverware, and paper. You can use plain printer paper, colored construction paper, wrapping paper or any other paper you have around the house.

    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. and 11:30 a.m.

    • May 1 - A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
    • May 8 - From Folding Frenzy
    • May 15 - Sewing Made Simple
    • May 22 - Keep it Cute: Maintaining Your Appearance as We Shelter in Place
    • May 29 - Hands-On is on hiatus until June 5

    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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    May 12

    Tech Together (online)

    Tech Together (online)


    May 12

    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 share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

    Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place.

    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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

    National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting - Online

    National Federation of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting - Online


    May 12

    The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. The the San Francisco Chapter will have their May 2020 meeting online using the Zoom conferencing platform. Details for this meeting to come. For more information, email ms.christina.daniels@gmail.com or visit the NFB of California website.

    • This group is not affiliated with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
  • Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 15

    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.

    May 15: Sewing Made Simple
    Join us as we tackle sewing basics like threading a needle and putting on a button in this week’s installment of Hands On! Sewing has several practical uses and even more fun ones. We will start with the basics and by the end you will have made a soothing hot/cold compress for your eyes. This compress can be put in the microwave or the freezer and be used to ease headaches/migraines or as a way to relax and unwind. Compress. Materials for this workshop will be mailed out to you, so in order to receive your materials you must RSVP before noon on Friday May 8.

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

    • May 1 - A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
    • May 8 - From Folding Frenzy
    • May 15 - Sewing Made Simple
    • May 22 - Keep it Cute: Maintaining Your Appearance as We Shelter in Place
    • May 29 - Hands-On is on hiatus until June 5

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

    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.

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 15

    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.

  • California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

    California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)


    May 16

    The monthly meeting of the San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind takes place on the third Saturday at 10:30 a.m. We will be meeting on Zoom during the LightHouse closure. All are welcome. To RSVP and to receive Zoom meeting call information, write to Frank Welte at Frank.A.Welte@gmail.com, or call him at 510-541-1442.

    Read more: California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)

  • Tech Together (online)

    Tech Together (online)


    May 19

    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 share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

    Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place.

    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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

  • Level Up Your Listening Skills: Taking Advantage of Text to Speech (online)

    Level Up Your Listening Skills: Taking Advantage of Text to Speech (online)


    May 21

    Screen Readers, document readers, even Smart Speakers; as people who are blind and have low vision, we are surrounded by synthetic speech. Unfortunately, for some of us, the less than human tones issuing from these devices can make it difficult to comprehend the information we receive. Despite this, Text to Speech is an incredibly powerful option, and you can learn to make the most of listening with a minimum of discomfort.

    In this workshop, we want to talk about ways that you can acclimate to using text to speech for the first time, or learn to listen with greater speed and efficiency.
    This workshop will cover:
    -Why and how you might add text to speech to your toolbox.
    -Customizing your experience: Choose the right voice for the job, and then teach it to tell you what you need to know in the best way to say it.
    -Tips and Tricks for increasing the amount you can read, how fast you can read it, and how well you understand it.

    This workshop 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 to adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

  • Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 22

    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.

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 22

    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.

    May 22- Keep it Cute: Maintaining Your Appearance as We Shelter in Place
    Hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, waxing businesses, and other grooming/beauty related establishments are now closed as we all shelter in place and do our parts to flatten the curve. But, that does not mean you have to go without. Join us as we discuss several ways of maintaining your personal appearance from the comfort of your own home. We will cover adapted techniques for applying nail polish, trimming split ends, and tweezing your eyebrows. Making a DIY scrub that can be used on your face, hands, or body will be our closing activity. Please be prepared for class with measuring spoons, sugar, honey is desired and oil. Olive, coconut, avocado, jojoba, vitamin E, grape seed, or any other oil that can be used on the skin can be used for this scrub.

    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. and 11:30 a.m.

    • May 1 - A Taste of Cinco de Mayo
    • May 8 - From Folding Frenzy
    • May 15 - Sewing Made Simple
    • May 22 - Keep it Cute: Maintaining Your Appearance as We Shelter in Place
    • May 29 - Hands-On is on hiatus until June 5

    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.

  • Tech Together (online)

    Tech Together (online)


    May 26

    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 share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

    Topics are decided on a rolling basis as our community’s needs evolve during shelter in place.

    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 to: adecker@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7343 Please note that we need your email address to invite you to the Zoom meeting, so RSVP via email is preferred.

  • Hands On Goes Virtual (online)

    Hands On Goes Virtual (online)


    May 29

    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.

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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