On a mild, dry day in in early April, in between spring storms, twenty-five enthusiastic volunteers and staff members rolled up their sleeves to work on several important maintenance projects at Enchanted Hills. These projects are part of the work that goes in year-round to keep camp in good shape for Enchanted Hills Retreat attendees … Continue reading Getting Ready for Summer – Volunteer Day at Enchanted Hills
On March 16, 2012, 67-year-old LightHouse friend and senior client James Macchi passed away quietly in his home leaving behind his wife of fifteen years, Marsha Macchi, as well as many close friends. His widow Marsha regaled this writer with happy memories about their life together. Much of what she said made me smile and … Continue reading A Tribute to James Macchi
Last fall, Amy Gac was one of a group attending sessions of our Jobsite Conversation Series. These weekly excursions bring blind and low vision jobseekers to the offices of employed blind and low vision workers. Each session gave the jobseekers a chance to listen, ask questions and network. Amy’s interest in going to these meetings … Continue reading LightHouse Student Gets Opportunity of a Lifetime or How A Jobsite Conversation Turned into a Real Job
In the most ambitious building project in a generation, the LightHouse has purchased a massive new employment and training building in the East Bay. The 3 million dollar San Leandro complex is seven times the footprint of our San Francisco Headquarters building and when finally built out will employ up to 60 blind workers, supervisors … Continue reading A New Building for Building Employment in the East Bay
Apple provides intelligent and innovative solutions for people with visual disabilities, allowing them to access and enjoy using Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Join representatives from the LightHouse, San Francisco, and learn about accessibility features for your Mac and iOS devices including screen magnification, VoiceOver, Text to Speech, settings for high contrast, and more. When: … Continue reading Accessibility Out of the Box With The LightHouse, San Francisco
Enhanced Vision is currently the number one manufacturer of desktop and handheld video magnification devices manufactured in California. In April and May, representatives from Enhanced Vision will be at the LightHouse to present their most current reading devices so that you can see what works for you. When: Friday, April 27 at LightHouse San Francisco … Continue reading Hands-on with “Enhanced Vision” Low Vision Products in San Francisco and San Rafael
Visually impaired sommelier Roy Austin will share his impressive and extensive wine knowledge in this series of classes. He will introduce students to the nuances of wine and winemaking through a perfect blend of tastings, education and humor. Wines produced in California will be the focus of this first series of classes. Dates: The first … Continue reading Wine Appreciation with Sommelier Roy Austin
Back by popular demand! Please join LightHouse for the Blind for Provider’s Weekend, held at our beautiful Enchanted Hills Retreat in Napa. The purpose of this weekend is to bring together a diverse group of professional service providers working in the field of blindness to exchange ideas and build a network. You will have the … Continue reading Make Your Reservation for Provider’s Weekend: May 18–20
LightHouse CEO Bryan Bashin has established a regular time to personally hear from any community member about LightHouse services and opportunities for our organization. When: Thursday, April 12 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (Please note that this is a deviation from the regularly established schedule.) Where: LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters These informal evenings have proven … Continue reading Dialogue with the Director
Ofek Liyladenu Israel National Association of Parents of Blind and Visually Impaired Children, in conjunction with the Jewish Institute for the Blind in Jerusalem, are planning the first special Israel summer tour program for blind and visually impaired youth, ages 15 to 21. The pilot trip will be for twelve days combining educational touring throughout … Continue reading Summer Experience in Israel for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
