Lighthouse for the Blind

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.

Keyboarding Class
2018-11-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Apple iOS User Class
2018-11-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-03 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
2018-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-10-03 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.

All About Alexa
2018-11-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
How does the Amazon Echo help people who are blind and low vision?
Come join Shawn Keen and learn some of the exciting things you can do with your voice and Alexa.
7 things blind people use there Alexa for:

News: “Alexa, give me the news” – and the news and sports summary you’ll hear is updated every hour
Facts: “Alexa, how tall is the Queen?” or “Alexa, tell me a random fact”
Jokes: “Alexa, tell me a joke” and “Alexa, tell me another one”
Timers and alarms: “Alexa, set a timer for three minutes” or “Alexa, wake me up tomorrow at 7am”
Radio: “Alexa, play Radio 4 Extra on TuneIn” or “Alexa, play The Prairie Home Companion station on TuneIn”
Podcasts: “Alexa, play This Week in Tech on TuneIn” or “Alexa, play 99 per cent Invisible on TuneIn”
Books: “Alexa, play Ready Player One on Audible” or “Alexa, play my book” to resume listening.

When: Thursday November 1, 2018 from noon to 1:30 PM.
RSVP to skeen@lighthousefw.org
Or call 817-332-3341

Cooking Without Looking
2018-10-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join us for Cooking without Looking!
This month we’ll be making custom Jack-O’-Lantern cookies in time for Halloween. Don’t miss out on a scary good time!
Oh, and costumes are optional…

RSVP to Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org by Monday, October 29th.

Keyboarding Class
2018-10-29 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-10-22 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 will be each Monday, beginning October 15th, 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Shawn at skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-529-7811.

2018 Sports Extravaganza
2018-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
An extravaganza where students with visual impairments are bound by no limits. They will acquire skills, form friendships, make memories and so much more.
Sports Extravanganza – 10/27 – 8 AM
Nimitz High School
100 West Oakdale
Irving, TX 75060

Contact Leslie Anderson at 972-348-1624 or leslie.anderson@region10.org
www.region10.0rg/sportsx

2018 Sports Extravaganza - Goalball Tournament
2018-10-26 17:00 - 21:30
An extravaganza where students with visual impairments are bound by no limits. They will acquire skills, form friendships, make memories and so much more.
Goalball Tournament – 10/26 – 5 pm
South Grand Prairie High School
Dr. Vern L. Alexander Building
305 West Warrior Trail
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Contact Leslie Anderson at 972-348-1624 or leslie.anderson@region10.org
www.region10.0rg/sportsx

North Texas White Cane Safety Day
2018-10-18 09:30 - 13:30 | Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX, 76116, United States
MOBILITY TECH: The Next Frontier
Technology: the next frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Mobility. Its mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new technology, to boldly go where no one has gone before. Come join us as we explore the Fort Worth Stockyards using some of the latest technology.
Thursday October 18, 2018 9:30am – 1:30pm
To register visit, www.whitecanesafetyday.info
2018 North Texas White Cane Safety Day Schedule
9:00am – 10:00am Registration
9:30am – 11:00am Activities
• Scavenger Hunt
• Explore a city bus
• Ride Bus #15 to the end of the line and return
• Explore the Fort Worth Lighthouse Independent Living RV
• Visit with vendors
11:15am – 11:45am Pictures in the Stampede Room
11:45am Lunch
12:15pm – 1:30pm Program
This year we are doing our schedule a little different. We will have activities that you can do in any order between 9:30am – 11:00am. We will use beacons to mark all activities so that you can use your cell phone to find them. The vendors will be in the Stampede Room and will also be marked with beacons.

White Cane Safety Day is an opportunity to educate the public about the White Cane Safety Laws and to celebrate independent travel of individuals with a visual impairment. Participants go on a scavenger hunt to learn the technology used today to travel independently and how to travel with a dog guide. The Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers will be along the route this year to share information about the stages of raising a guide dog and how to obtain a guide dog. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore a city bus, ride a city bus, explore the Fort Worth Lighthouse independent living RV, and meet with vendors representing current technology involved in travel. Then everyone is invited to a Texas-style lunch of BBQ, followed by a program and awards ceremony.

Keyboarding Class
2018-10-15 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 key 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, join Shawn Keen for his weekly keyboarding class! Classes will be each Monday, beginning October 15th, 12:00 – 1:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Shawn at skeen@lighthousefw.org or call 817-529-7811.

October Blind Dine
2018-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Woodshed, 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
October’s Blind Dine will be held at The Woodshed – Saturday, October 13th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
The Woodshed is located at 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Please RSVP by Thursday, October 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
2018-10-09 16:30 - 17:15 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Andrew Bernet for 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 October 4th.

Create A Vision Art Class
2018-10-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
All Right Everyone, it’s that time again for Create- A- Vision art class. With it being the season of candy, costumes, and fun we will be making Jack-O- Lanterns. The class will be held on October 9th 2018 from 9:30AM- 11:30AM.
The lighthouse will be providing all the supplies necessary for this class. Please RSVP by no later than Monday October 8th 2018. Hope to see you there!

National Blind Sports Day
2018-10-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Andrew Bernet for an O&M expedition to Plano. The group will meet at the Lighthouse at 8am to ride the train to Plano. We will travel to meet up with representatives from the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) for a two hour seminar about fitness and ways to get active. After the seminar, we will get lunch together and ride the train back to Fort Worth.
You must RSVP to Andrew by the end of the day on Wednesday October 3rd.

Advocacy Class
2018-09-11 16:30 - 17:15 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Looking for a way to make sure your voice is heard correctly when advocating for your needs due to vision loss?
Join Andrew Bernet Tuesday, September 11th 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm for his monthly advocacy class.
Contact Andrew at abernet@lighthousefw.org or 817.332.3341 for more information.

Art Class
2018-09-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Come join our Create-A-Vision art class September 11, 2018 from 9:30-11:00. We made wind chimes last month; continuing with this we will make wind chimes again but I ask that participants bring items they would like to use from home. Get rid of stuff from your junk drawer and come make something fun!
RSVP to Lauren Bowen by Sunday, September 9th at lbowen@lighthousefw.org or 817-332-3341.

September Blind Dine
2018-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Riscky’s BBQ, 140 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76164, United States
Blind Dine will be held at Riscky’s Barbecue – Saturday, September 8th, 2 pm to 4 pm. Riscky’s is located at 140 E. Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 6th.
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.
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Support Group - iHeart Radio Tour
2018-09-05 11:00 - 15:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
You are invited to join us for a tour of the iHeart Radio Studios in Dallas on Wednesday, September 5th.

This tour will be replacing our support group for the month of September and will be a great opportunity for you to show off your skills and independence achieved through our services.
During the tour, we will get a glimpse into the world of radio and what goes on behind the scenes. We may even bump into some of the on-air personalities!
iHeart Radio Dallas is home to: Lone Star 92.5, 106.1 Kiss FM, 102.9 Now, Star 102.1, 97.1 The Eagle, and Talk Radio 1190 AM.

Join us in representing the broader blind and visually impaired community.
Please RSVP by Sunday, August 26th.

We will be providing transportation from the Lighthouse to iHeart and back, but you will be responsible for transportation to the Lighthouse and back home.
We ask that you arrive at the Lighthouse no later than 11 AM on September 5th. We will be leaving between 11 and 11:30 AM and will return between 3 and 3:30 PM.
*You must have transportation to and from the Lighthouse.

Please contact Kevin Higgins if you have any questions.

Advocacy Class
2018-08-14 17:00 - 17:15 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Looking for a way to make sure your voice is heard correctly when advocating for your needs due to vision loss?
Join Andrew Bernet Tuesday, August 14th 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm for his monthly advocacy class.
Contact Andrew at abernet@lighthousefw.org or 817.332.3341 for more information.

Create-a-Vision Art Class
2018-08-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Help us close out the summer and join us for our new monthly art class; hosted at the Lighthouse on the second Tuesday each month.
Our projects will reflect the different seasons and holidays so there is always something new to learn!
Don’t be shy, all levels are accepted!

During the month of August, the class will be making a DIY wind chime out of things you can find around the house.

August Blind Dine
2018-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Flip’s Patio Grill, 6613 Fossil Bluff, Fort Worth, TX, 76137, United States
August’s Blind Dine will be held at Flip’s Patio Grill – Saturday, August 11th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
Flip’s is located at 6613 Fossil Bluff, Fort Worth, TX 76137.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 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.
