Author: Lisamaria Martinez

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Compete in the Northern California Regional Braille Challenge on March 1

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When: Saturday, March 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters Deadline to register is Friday, February 7. Northern California’s blind and low vision youth in grades 1-12 are invited to compete in a series of braille skills challenges demonstrating braille reading and comprehension; speed and accuracy; spelling; proofreading and tactile graphics. … Continue reading Compete in the Northern California Regional Braille Challenge on March 1 →

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A Huge LightHouse Thank You to Robert Foster!

Longtime donor Robert Ray Foster called LightHouse headquarters the other day. With over 30 donations since 1988, Mr. Foster had always been a generous supporter, with many of his contributions made specifically to support youth camperships at Enchanted Hills Camp. Mr. Foster told us during the call that he was, “considering giving a larger gift.” … Continue reading A Huge LightHouse Thank You to Robert Foster! →

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Grassroots Goalball

LightHouse Youth Program and United States Association of Blind Athletes presents Grassroots Goalball! We’re pleased to announce the formation of an organized LightHouse Youth Goalball program and team. The team(s) will meet weekly to practice and play the incredibly fun game of Goalball. In addition to organized practices, participants will have the opportunity to put … Continue reading Grassroots Goalball →

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We’re Almost There

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our online fundraising campaign. It is because of you that we are able to do all of the fun and innovative things that we do daily at our headquarters, EHC, San Leandro, Berkeley, Eureka and San Rafael. Donate here to keep making a difference.

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Employment Immersion Graduate Ria Baylen Hired By San Francisco Unified School District

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Who says that Braille won’t be useful in a job search? Ria Baylen’s smile is as contagious as is her enthusiasm for her chosen field. Ria is deaf and low vision. With a strong desire to “help and teach people” professionally, she got an A.S. degree in Human Services at Napa Valley College. After studying … Continue reading Employment Immersion Graduate Ria Baylen Hired By San Francisco Unified School District →

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Providers Weekend 2014: Now Free to Newcomers!

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Please reserve May 16 to 18 now for an enlarged and far-ranging Provider’s Weekend at Enchanted Hills Retreat in Napa. For nearly 20 years the LightHouse has hosted this signature event as the one place in the Bay Area where teachers, managers, program staff and students entering the blindness field can meet and network throughout … Continue reading Providers Weekend 2014: Now Free to Newcomers! →

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Registration is Open Now for Cycle for Sight 2014 Benefit for Enchanted Hills Camp

Sign up time! Registration is now open for the Napa Rotary’s Cycle for Sight 2014 ride which will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Sign up at www.cycle4sight.com to ride as a cyclist for Team LightHouse and enjoy the beauty of scenic Napa and the challenge of a 15, 25 or 50 mile route … Continue reading Registration is Open Now for Cycle for Sight 2014 Benefit for Enchanted Hills Camp →

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Start The Year Right: Get A National Certification in Literary Braille This January

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Stand out among teachers of the blind and visually impaired! Don’t miss this opportunity to hold this important, nationally recognized certification of literary braille proficiency. The National Certification in Literary Braille (NCLB) test will be administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB), at the LightHouse for the Blind on Saturday, January 25, 2014 … Continue reading Start The Year Right: Get A National Certification in Literary Braille This January →