Do you have a special skill you’d like to share, while enjoying time spent in the beautiful outdoors? Would you like to teach a sport or an art class or take a group of campers out hiking? Enchanted Hills Camp is looking for volunteers for this summer’s camp sessions. Enchanted Hills Camp volunteers bring their … Continue reading Volunteer at Enchanted Hills – Share Your Skills with our Campers
It’s springtime at the LightHouse there are a slew of classes and events we can highlight, but here are just two we chose to whet your appetite with. If you’re curious about joining in the fun, please contact Director of Community Services John Liang at jliang@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7334. Guitar Class Are you bored with playing … Continue reading Featured Community Services Classes
For several months now the LightHouse has been hosting a monthly class on iOS apps called “I Think Therefore I App.” This session is an informal and informative way to learn about interesting apps for daily use, from exercise apps to apps that can help keep your life on track. Join us for “I Think … Continue reading I Think Therefore I App
Want to get a jump start on living successfully with little or no vision? Would you like to meet students starting their journey like you? And do it in the world class Napa Wine Country? Apply now for one of the spaces available in the Lighthouse’s new immersion retreat at Enchanted Hills Retreat in Napa. … Continue reading Life Changing Immersion Sessions at Enchanted Hills in Beautiful Rural Napa
The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) survey is now available. The survey will help them assess how to better serve the needs of readers of talking books and braille. Let your opinions be heard! To take the survey online or to learn more about it, go to … Continue reading National Library Service Survey
The Low Vision Clinic at California School for the Blind in Fremont is having an Eye Health examination day on Wednesday, April 17, open to all students. Optometry doctors, residents, and interns from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry will be examining students. Please note: This clinic is for students who cannot benefit … Continue reading Free Eye Exam for Students
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has a number of programs and services to directly assist blind veterans, including: Fast, easy access to services and resources A nationwide network of blind mentors Thirty scholarships for higher education offered annually, generally ranging from $3,000 to $12,000 Eligibility for financial assistance to attend the convention of … Continue reading NFB Programs and Scholarships for Blind Veterans
The schedule is up and reservations are going fast for our Summer Sessions at Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind and Visually Impaired. From babies to gray-hairs, there is a session designed for you! There is even a new session of Family Camp just for residents of Napa County! And after a few year’s hiatus, … Continue reading Reservations Going Fast for EHC Summer Sessions
Are you attracted to helping blind youth and adults grow in their abilities, skill and self-confidence? Perhaps you attended camp, and have experienced the life-changing power of Enchanted Hills firsthand? Then perhaps this summer you might want to join our spirited camp in the rolling Napa foothills and have some fun while doing a whole … Continue reading The LightHouse is Hiring Camp Counselors
The LightHouse is proud to present the second installment of its Future Leaders series with Transition Summit 2013. In adhering to our 4T philosophy: THINK, TRAIN, TRANSFORM, and THRIVE, the LightHouse Youth Services Program is offering this intensive three day workshop to blind and low vision youth between the ages of 16-25 who are enrolled … Continue reading Announcing Transition Summit 2013 – “Next Steps to Becoming the Consummate Professional”
