Keyboarding Class
2018-10-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-10-29 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 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 - 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

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

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.

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

Keyboarding Class
2018-11-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-11-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2018-12-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Support Group
2018-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 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.

Apple iOS User Class
2018-11-07 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Keyboarding Class
2019-02-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-18 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.

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.

Apple iOS Users Class
2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | 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

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.
