By Brian McCallen, LightHouse guest blogger “Natural Eye Care” is a new and exciting site for healthy eyes! Based on the easy-to-follow book, this insightful web resource covers nutritional, diet and lifestyle approaches for some of the most common eye conditions, including floaters and macular degeneration. Ten years ago, I suffered from a retinal detachment … Continue reading A Site for Healthy Eyes
The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is inviting the public, particularly those who represent individuals, groups or agencies, who impact or are impacted by the Department of Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Services, including Supported Employment Services, to provide public comment on the Proposed 2012 State Plan (effective October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012). To facilitate comment, … Continue reading California Department of Rehabilitation – Public Meetings/Comment Requested
The San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability is hosting a public meeting to discuss the issue of service and emotional support animals, clarify the various disability rights laws that apply on this issue and educate the disability community about rights and responsibilities. They want to hear from the community about the benefits of service or … Continue reading Public Hearing on Service and Support Animals
Northern California Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCAER) and The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired present: A Half-day Conference and Reception Date: Thursday May 19, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired 214 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, … Continue reading Northern California Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCAER) and The Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired present: A Half-day Conference and Reception
The much-anticipated program sponsored by the Volunteer Center of the Redwoods has become a reality. Effective March2, 2011, the Volunteer Driver Program began its service to Eureka area residents. This is in response to numerous requests from local folks needing rides to medical appointments. The eligibility requirements: -Must be at least 50 years of age … Continue reading Center of the Redwoods has a New Volunteer Driver Program
By: Brian McCallen Lesley Smith is not just your average anime, manga, technology, and gaming enthusiast. She’s made a career writing about it! Also, the fact that Lesley has conquered the challenges that face a visually impaired journalist makes her an inspiration to us all. Attending major conventions, such as San Diego Comic-Con, and writing … Continue reading The Visually Impaired Journalist
The Jewish Guild for the Blind is currently offering a phone-based support (tele-support) group for parents of blind or visually impaired children. Tele-Support Groups for parents of children with visual impairment are open-ended, informative and supportive discussions of issues and topics of concern for parents raising children with visual impairment. These groups are composed of … Continue reading Tele-support Group for Parents of Blind Children
In celebration of the Ed Roberts Campus Grand Opening, Adaptations, the LightHouse store at the Ed Roberts Campus will be open for preview during the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Saturday, April 9, 2011 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 845-8700 Our new store will be featuring canes, Braille (read, write, label), … Continue reading Adaptations, the LightHouse Store will be Open at the Ed Roberts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be giving a presentation at the LightHouse on upcoming changes to MediCal. San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) and Anthem Blue Cross will be providing community presentations about the upcoming changes to Medi-Cal. Starting June 2011, most seniors and people with disabilities that have Medi-Cal only (not Medicare) … Continue reading ADRC Presentation on MediCal Changes at the LightHouse March 30
This is a friendly reminder that Adaptations: The LightHouse Store, will be closed for inventory from Wednesday, March 30th through Friday, April 1st. If you have any internal billing orders please submit them to the store before March 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
