This summer LightHouse Youth participants enjoyed a day of kayaking at Willow Creek Recreation Area in Folsom. The weather and water temperature were perfect. Perfect enough for a refreshing swim! The event concluded with a delicious barbecue provided by LightHouse friend Margie Donovan. Thanks to Margie and her experienced friends from Ski for Light who … Continue reading LightHouse Youth Enjoy a Day of Kayaking and Swimming
For over thirty years the LightHouse has offered a session at Enchanted Hills specifically for campers who are Deaf-Blind. This year 26 campers attended, most from the Bay Area, making it the largest such gathering in California in 2013. In addition, 30 volunteer SSP’s (Support Service Providers) helped out with intensive communication assistance. [Support Service … Continue reading Deaf-Blind Gather in Unique Enchanted Hills Session
In partnership with the Veterans Administration, Enchanted Hills is hosting a retreat for blind and visually impaired veterans from November 8 through 10, 2013. The retreat is designed to bring low vision veterans together from the Bay Area and beyond to convene, identify resources and build a community of support. If you are a veteran … Continue reading Retreat for Blind Veterans – November 8 through 10
Some years after Joyce Cid became blind she made her first visit to Enchanted Hills Camp, in the summer of 2000. There she learned blindness skills, met mentors, and made friends. Joyce fell in love with the beauty and magic of the Enchanted Hills community! She said, “This experience brought home to me that I … Continue reading You’re Invited to V.I.B.E.S. (Visually Impaired and Blind Entertainment Sunday) – a Fundraiser for Enchanted Hills Camp on October 13
We are pleased to announce that we will reopen Adaptations, the LightHouse Store on Monday, September 30th. New store hours will be Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have re-envisioned the store to be both a place to shop and a hands-on resource. Our knowledgeable staff will guide and help you … Continue reading LightHouse Adaptations Store Reopens September 30
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired invites you and your friends in the LightHouse Youth Program to a day of exploration and climbing at Indian Rock Park in Berkeley. Please sign up by Friday, September 6. Come explore the crazy rock formations at Indian Rock Park along with your friends in the Youth Program. … Continue reading Climb to Your Heart’s Content at Indian Rock Park in Berkeley on September 7
The Inspiration Foundation understands the important role adaptive computer technology plays in a blind or visually impaired person’s life. The Inspiration Foundation proudly grants Adaptive Technology Awards to blind and visually impaired individuals who have been denied financial assistance for this expensive technology from federal and state funded programs. This year, Inspiration Foundation will award … Continue reading Apply to Win $5,000
The Civic Center station entrance known as the Burger King entrance will be closed starting Monday August 5 and lasting through Monday August 12. During this time, the adjacent entrance outside of the Whitcomb Hotel and Chase will remain open.
Come enjoy an exciting kayak excursion at the Willow Creek Recreation Area with LightHouse for the Blind! We’ll meet on Saturday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m., in front of the LightHouse at Ed Roberts Campus located at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. Please arrive on time. At Willow Creek Recreation Area in Folsom, we’ll meet … Continue reading Are You Looking for a Cool and Wet Outdoor Adventure this Summer?
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) is soliciting applications from Bay Area residents interested in serving on the TJPA Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The TJPA invites applications from all interested parties including minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities. The TJPA CAC consists of 15 members representing specific constituencies which reflect the many local and … Continue reading Apply For Membership On The Transbay Joint Powers Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
