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Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing. February 26

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Friday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@lighthouse-sf.org This listing is compiled by the Vision Loss Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. [...]

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing. February 19, 2010

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Friday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@lighthouse-sf.org.
This listing is compiled by the Vision Loss Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern [...]

Make your voices heard at next MUNI public meeting!

The next public hearing to discuss cuts to MUNI, especially for disabled riders, will be Friday, Feb. 26,  9 a.m. through 1 p.m. (ASL Interpreters will be provided) at San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400.
For more info, contact:
Jamie Osborne
Fixed Route Accessibility Coordinator
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
415.701.4439 | TTY 415.701.4730
jamie.osborne@sfmta.com
Was [...]

News from San Francisco Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind and Upcoming NFB Legislative Workshop.

A note from Jaime Tomasello, Secretary of the NFBC San Francisco Chapter
The San Francisco Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of California would like to extend an open AND FRIENDLY invitation to all whom are interested to join us for our monthly chapter meeting.
Who: The membership and officers of the San Francisco chapter [...]

SF Giants Braille schedules from the LightHouse. Plus, more access to MLB.com!

The LightHouse is pleased to produce Braille schedules for the San Francisco Giants KNBR 680 2010 broadcast season. The schedules will be ready by early March. Request your copy directly from KNBR.
And, check out this exciting news from MLB.com.
FANS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS GAIN ENHANCED ACCESS TO MLB.COM
NEW YORK, February 11, 2010 – Baseball fans with [...]

Northern California Entertainment and Recreation Listing January 29

If you do not receive this listing in your inbox every Friday, join the distribution list by emailing bberenson@lighthouse-sf.org.
This listing is compiled by the Vision Loss Resource Center at the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It is compiled weekly as a service to the blind and visually impaired community of Northern California. If [...]

Mega Self-Defense Workshops at the LightHouse, January 23.

The LightHouse is proud to host The Mega Program: Self-Defense for the Visually Impaired. This program was developed specifically for the visually impaired. It began in London, England, and has been featured on the BBC radio program InTouch. Every workshop will cover physical techniques along with discussion of laws and self-defense theory that specifically affect [...]

LightHouse Job Opening: Adaptations Store Manager

POSITION: Adaptations Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
The Adaptations Manager manages all activities of Adaptations, the Lighthouse Store in San Francisco, including walk-in, phone, electronic and mail order sales, inventory management, new product identification, vendor relations, sales reporting, marketing strategies development, and supervision of staff and volunteer assistants.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE:
·        Adheres to Agency policies and procedures
·        Acts as [...]

Saturday Yoga at the LightHouse: Awaken Your Body, Mind and Soul Through Your Breath!

This month, learn to awaken all of your senses by harnessing the power of your breath. These techniques will help you do the following:
Create more openness in your heart and life through your Breath. Become more awake by discovering your Breath. Make better use of your Breath – “be willing to let go”. Learn how [...]

LightHouse Event: Mega Self-Defense Workshops December 19, 2009

Hello Everyone,
We are officially kicking off the Mega Self Defense Program at the LightHouse. This series of workshops was developed specifically for people with a visual impairment. How would you ensure your safety from an attacker if you are unable to get away swiftly? What laws and issues affect and protect you? Learn the physical [...]

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