Lighthouse for the Blind

Apple iOS Users Group
2019-05-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Since the release of the iPhone in 2007, Apple has taken great strides to make sure all of their products are accessible to people with disabilities. Join us as we learn more about the great features that are contained in these devices.
Apple iOS Users Group
Topics may include:

Learning to use the iPhone, iPad, etc.
Advanced voice over and accessibility features
Useful apps for blind and low vision users
Demos of other apple products such as the Apple TV

Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of the month at the Lighthouse for the blind from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Feel free to bring your ideas and suggestions.
If you have any questions contact Shawn Keen, skeen@lighthousefw.org or 817-529-7811

Support Group
2019-05-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Every month we host Support Group for people who are visually impaired or blind. Our adjustment to blindness support group is intended to help people in the blindness community connect with others who have the shared experience of vision loss, while providing information about resources and teaching strategies and approaches to coping with vision loss
Please join us every first Wednesday of the month, 10 AM to 12 PM.
Support Groups are hosted by Kevin Higgins our Certified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

Apple iOS User Class
2019-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States

March Blind Dine
2019-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
March’s Blind Dine will be held at Fort Brewery & Pizza – March 9th, 2 to 4 pm.
Fort Brewery & Pizza is located at 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 5th.
Come out and enjoy great food & friends!
We will have a low vision and Braille menu available on site.
For more info, contact skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-332-3341.

Apple iOS Users Class
2019-03-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States

Special Needs Movie Day
2019-03-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Texas Movie Bistro, 3980 Boat Club Road, Lake Worth, TX, 76135, United States
HOORAY! Free Movies are back
Northwest Lions Club presents:
What: Special Needs Movie Day
Who: All special needs students, their brothers, sisters, Mom & Dad
Price: FREE
Where: Texas Movie Bistro
3980 Boat Club Road
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
When: 1st Saturday of every month – March 2nd is the next one
Showing: “How to Train a Dragon”
Movie Times: 8:30 am and 9 am
Door open at 8 am
First 300 people get in FREE.
Also staff and administration who work with special needs students can come and bring their families/grandkids
Questions? Email tdmatheus@gmail.com

Keyboarding Class
2019-02-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Do your keyboarding skills need improvement? Not sure what the ALT or Control keys are for? Are you looking to re-enter the workforce, but need to improve your typing skills?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, join Shawn Keen for his weekly keyboarding class! Classes are held every Monday, 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Please RSVP to Shawn at skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-529-7811.

February Blind Dine
2019-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
February’s Blind Dine will be held at Fort Brewery & Pizza – February 16th, 2 to 4 pm.
Fort Brewery & Pizza is located at 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

Come out and enjoy great food & friends!
We will have a low vision and Braille menu available on site.
For more info, contact skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-332-3341.

Support Group
2019-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Every month we host Support Group for people who are visually impaired or blind. Our adjustment to blindness support group is intended to help people in the blindness community connect with others who have the shared experience of vision loss, while providing information about resources and teaching strategies and approaches to coping with vision loss
Please join us every first Wednesday of the month.
Support Groups are hosted by Kevin Higgins our Certified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

Keyboarding Class
2018-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2018-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Do your keyboarding skills need improvement? Not sure what the ALT or Control keys are for? Are you looking to re-enter the workforce, but need to improve your typing skills?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, join Shawn Keen for his weekly keyboarding class! Classes are held every Monday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Shawn at skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-529-7811.

December Blind Dine
2018-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
December’s Blind Dine will be held at Fort Brewery & Pizza – December 13th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Fort Brewery & Pizza is located at 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 11th.
Come out and enjoy great food & friends!
We will have a low vision and Braille menu available on site.
For more info, contact skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-332-3341.

Advocacy Class
2018-12-11 16:30 - 17:15 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Andrew Bernet for his monthly Advocacy Class from 4:30-5:15pm.
Whether you are wanting to learn how to receive your medical records in an accessible format or have your city fix the pedestrian crosswalk button at an intersection we will cover it all. Come ready to talk about your interest around this topic.
Must RSVP by Thursday, December 6th.

Annual Youth Holiday Celebration
2018-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Education Service Center #11, 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, 76108, United States
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth along with the North Texas Vision Coalition cordially invite you to our Annual Youth Holiday Celebration
Join us for crafts, games, snack and holiday cheer!
Please RSVP to Leslie Hall by November 23rd
*Children must be accompanied by an adult

Apple iOS Users Group
2018-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Since the release of the iPhone in 2007, Apple has taken great strides to make sure all of their products are accessible to people with disabilities. Join us as we learn more about the great features that are contained in these devices.
Apple iOS Users Group
Topics may include:

Learning to use the iPhone, iPad, etc.
Advanced voice over and accessibility features
Useful apps for blind and low vision users
Demos of other apple products such as the Apple TV

Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of the month at the Lighthouse for the blind from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Feel free to bring your ideas and suggestions.
If you have any questions contact Shawn Keen, skeen@lighthousefw.org or 817-529-7811

Support Group
2018-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Every month we host Support Group for people who are visually impaired or blind.
Please join us every first Wednesday of the month.
Support Groups are hosted by Kevin Higgins our Certified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.

Annual Client Services Christmas Party
2018-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join us for our annual Client Services Christmas Party! This year’s party will include the following:

Games:

Bingo
Taboo

Activities:

Decorating the Client Services Christmas Tree
Making Christmas Wreaths
Making Christmas Ornaments

We will also be providing food and prizes for the Bingo winners. So don’t miss out on what is sure to be a great time!

Please let us know if you plan to attend by Monday, December 3rd.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2018-11-22 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving today and resume normal business hours on Monday, November 26th.

Advocacy Class
2018-11-13 16:30 - 17:15 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Andrew Bernet for his monthly Advocacy Class from 4:30-5:15pm.
Whether you are wanting to learn how to receive your medical records in an accessible format or have your city fix the pedestrian crosswalk button at an intersection we will cover it all. Come ready to talk about your interest around this topic.
Must RSVP by Thursday, November 8th.

Create A Vision Art Class
2018-11-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Hey Everyone, for the month of November we going to get into the decorating spirit!
Come join the Create-A-Vision art class as we make seasonal wreaths. The class will be hosted on Tuesday November 13th from 9:30-11:30am.
Please RSVP by November 1st, seating is limited.

November Blind Dine
2018-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
November’s Blind Dine will be held at Fort Brewery & Pizza – November 10th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
Fort Brewery & Pizza is located at 1001 W. Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 8th.
Come out and enjoy great food & friends!
We will have a low vision and Braille menu available on site.
For more info, contact skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-332-3341.
