Virtual Support Group
2020-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:00 AM for our monthly virtual support group. Our guest speaker, Liz Wisecarver, works for the National Federation of the Blind of Texas as the NFB-NEWSLINE® Texas Coordinator. She earned her Master’s in Orientation and Mobility from Louisiana Tech University. Before moving to Texas in 2015, Liz taught blind public school students in Louisiana and Mississippi cane travel. She currently lives in Houston with her husband and enjoys paper crafting in her free time.

Date: Wednesday, Sept 2nd

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

Labor Day - Office Closed
2020-09-07 | TX
Our office will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Uber Tutorial
2020-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
Join us for an interactive tutorial on Ride Share services and how they can help the blind and visually impaired access transportation. Learn how to use smartphone accessibility software such as Voice Over to request a ride and access other ride share features.

Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 3:30 PM

To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

iOS 14 Update
2020-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
It’s September and you know what that means, a new version of Apples famous operating system called IOS. It will be released soon so let’s talk about new changes and features.

Date: Wednesday, September 16th
Time: 1 PM
To register for this meeting, email Rebecca at rsmith@lighthousefw.org.

North Texas Giving Day
2020-09-17 | TX
Did you know that the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth is participating in the biggest online fundraising event in North Texas along with hundreds of other non-profits? North Texas Giving Day is on Thursday, September 17th, so mark your calendar to make your donation and support the Lighthouse.

Join the movement on September 17th to help us reach our goal of $15,000. This year, the funds we raise will allow us to purchase new appliances for the Lighthouse Lunchroom to accommodate our blind labor force in the manufacturing plant. Everything will be BLIND FRIENDLY and ACCESSIBLE. The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County. Unfortunately, with limited vision, jumping in a car to grab lunch or a Starbucks coffee is not an option for our visually impaired employees!

Not available on September 17? No worries! Schedule your donation now and make your gift count! Schedule your donation here!

Thank you in advance for your support, especially during these uncertain times of COVID-19.

Ask the Blind Guys
2020-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Do you have a question regarding blindness you’ve been wanting to ask, but didn’t feel comfortable asking?
You’re not the only one! Many people have questions, but are often times too afraid to ask or fear they may offend someone; so we’ve decided to create a safe space to have these conversations.
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth is now hosting:
“Ask the Blind Guys”
the last Wednesday of each month
4 – 5 PM CST
This is a great interactive forum for people who are visually impaired or sighted to ask their questions in a safe environment and have them answered without judgment.
Submit your questions to AskTheBlindGuys@lighthousefw.org.
We will not disclose your name when answering your questions in our meetings.
Date: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 4 – 5 PM
To register for this meeting, email Leslie at lware@lighthousefw.org.

Virtual Support Group
2020-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us on Wednesday, October 7th at 10:00 AM for our monthly virtual support group. Our guest speaker, John Castillo, has worked for Criss Cole rehabilitation center for the past 7 years spending his last 6 in teaching technology. Before CCRC, John worked for Texas school for the blind as a rehab and music teacher. He now travels around the state in outreach for CCRC promoting the agency’s programs.

Date: Wednesday, Oct 7th

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

To register for this meeting, email Leslie at lware@lighthousefw.org.

Camp Lighthouse at YMCA Camp Carter
2022-07-17 - 2022-07-25 | TX
This exciting overnight summer camp experience is for kids ages 13-18 who are blind or visually impaired as they learn to navigate the world and try new things! This year’s theme is “Camp Explore Independence!” This camp is free of charge to kids who are blind or visually impaired.

Blind Awareness Training (BAT)
2022-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | TX
Blind Awareness Training (BAT) helps people with vision better understand what it’s like to navigate the world as a person who is blind or visually impaired. through a series of hands-on exercises, participants learn valuable skills, such as how to appropriately offer assistance to someone who is blind, as well as proper etiquette.
If you are interested in taking Blind Awareness Training, please contact Ronnie Bellomy at rbellomy@lighthousefw.org or by calling 817.334.3341

Braille 101
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Final session for 2022. This event takes place both in person and virtually. Use this link for virtual participation:
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Topic: Braille 101
Time: Dec 17, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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O&M Support Group
2023-01-11 17:30 - 19:00 | TX
Join us for the O&M Support Group, which will be virtual.
Subject: Easy At Home Exercise

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Topic: O&M Support Group
Time: Jan 11, 2023 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Move & Groove, presented by Tarrant County Public Health
2023-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
In this class, you will learn the basics on how to start a self-guided exercise program. This class is filled with fun activities such as hula-hooping, chair dancing and stretching. Participation in the activities is not required and all ages are welcome!

Assistive Technology Support Group
2023-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States

Challenges In Blindness Support Group
2023-01-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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February O&M Support Group
2023-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | TX
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Time: Feb 8, 2023 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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