Lighthouse for the Blind

March Blind Dine
2018-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Flying Saucer, 111 East 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
March’s Blind Dine will be held at Flying Saucer – Saturday, March 10th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
Flying Saucer is located downtown at 111 East 3rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 7th.
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.

March Cooking Without Looking
2018-03-28 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Kevin Higgins on Wednesday, March 28th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for our monthly Cooking Without Looking Presented By GUS BATES Insurance & Investments!

Join us this month for Cooking without Looking as we make Panini sandwiches.
Come and learn how to customize and grill your own delicious Panini sandwich. See you there!

Please RSVP by Sunday, March 25th.
For more information, contact Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org or call 817.332.3341.

Support Group
2018-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-01 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.

Online Grocery Ordering
2018-04-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Grocery delivery has become a huge market and is very convenient for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Join Shawn Keen to learn all about ordering from websites like Amazon Fresh, iPhone Apps like Instacart, and ordering food from restaurants on apps like Uber Eats and Door Dash.
Please RSVP by Monday, April 2nd.
Shawn Keen – skeen@lighthousefw.org
Lighthouse for the Blind
817-332-3341

Advocacy Class
2018-04-10 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, April 10th 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm for his monthly advocacy class.
Contact Andrew at abernet@lighthousefw.org or 817.332.3341 for more information.

April Blind Dine
2018-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill, 1051 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
April’s Blind Dine will be held at Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill – Saturday, April 14th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
Shaw’s is located at 1051 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 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.
RSVP Here

April's Cooking Without Looking
2018-04-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Kevin Higgins on Wednesday, April 25th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for our monthly Cooking Without Looking Presented By GUS BATES Insurance & Investments!
This month we will learn how to make French toast using the handy George Foreman grill. Don’t miss out on all of the fried French fun! Bon appetit!
Please RSVP by Sunday, April 22nd. Click Here to RSVP
For more information, contact Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org or call 817.332.3341.

Apple iOS Users Group
2018-05-02 12:00 - 14:00 | 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 2:00 PM. Feel free to bring your ideas and suggestions.
If you have any questions contact Shawn Keen
skeen@lighthousefw.org
817-529-7811

Cooking Without Looking
2018-05-08 08:00 - 17:00
Join Kevin Higgins on Wednesday, May 30th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for our monthly Cooking Without Looking Presented By GUS BATES Insurance & Investments!
This month we will we make a wonderfully delicious vegan peanut butter mug cake. Don’t miss out on all of the nuttiness!
Please RSVP by Sunday, May 27th. Click Here to RSVP
For more information, contact Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org or call 817.332.3341.

Advocacy Class
2018-05-08 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, May 8th 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm for his monthly advocacy class.
Contact Andrew at abernet@lighthousefw.org or 817.332.3341 for more information.

Cooking Without Looking
2018-05-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join Kevin Higgins on Wednesday, May 30th, 9:30 am to 11:30 am for our monthly Cooking Without Looking presented by Gus Bates Insurance & Investments!
This month we will make a wonderfully delicious vegan peanut butter mug cake. Don’t miss out on all the nuttiness!
Please RSVP by Sunday, May 27th to Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org or 817-332-3341.
RSVP Here

Apple iOS User Group
2018-06-06 12:30 - 14:00 | 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 2:00 PM. Feel free to bring your ideas and suggestions.
If you have any questions contact Shawn Keen
skeen@lighthousefw.org or 817-529-7811
RSVP here.

June Blind Dine
2018-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Chimy’s, 1053 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
June’s Blind Dine will be held at Chimy’s – Saturday, June 9th, 2 pm to 4 pm.
Chimy’s is located at 1053 Foch St, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Please RSVP by Thursday, June 7th.
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.

Cooking Without Looking
2018-06-12 08:00 - 17:00
Join Kevin Higgins on Wednesday, June 27th, 9:30 am to 11:30 am for our monthly Cooking Without Looking presented by Gus Bates Insurance & Investments!
This month we will learn how to prepare Turkey Burgers. As part of the lesson we will be covering the following techniques and skills.

Using appliances such as electric grills in a safe and efficient manner.
Organizing materials and ingredients efficiently.
Cutting and chopping various food items safely.
Determining when the meat is done by way of other senses such as touch, hearing, and smell.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 25th to Kevin Higgins at khiggins@lighthousefw.org or 817-332-3341.
Click Here to RSVP

Advocacy Class
2018-06-12 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, June 12th 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm for his monthly advocacy class.
Contact Andrew at abernet@lighthousefw.org or 817.332.3341 for more information.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Commission Meeting
2018-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
The City of Fort Worth will be holding a meeting to discuss items such as:

Regional Bicycle Opinion Survey
Pedestrian Easements
West 7th Street Reconstruction Project
East 1st Street Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Active Transportation Plan Update

Please join us to voice concerns and suggestions.

Braille Game Day
2018-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, 912 West Broadway, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
Join us this month at the Lighthouse for the Blind as we review over a variety of Braille games. Learn about what games are available for the visually impaired and how to make Braille fun!
The games will include the following:

Braille Monopoly
Braille Domino’s
Braille Poker
Braille Yahtzee
Braille Bingo
Braille Chess

Warning, these games can be fun, but don’t be surprised if things get bumpy…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Click Here to RSVP

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.

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.

Apple iOS User Class
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
