Community and General Information

Please note that items available online are continually being updated. You may wish to contact the LightHouse Information and Resource Center to ensure you have accessed the most recent version of a document. Resources are available at the LightHouse’s San Francisco office in alternative formats (large print, Braille or audio CD). Documents can be ordered at no charge by contacting us at info@lighthouse-sf.org.

For specific information, please review the following links and documents:

Community and General Information

• Stretching Your Dollar: Money-saving tips from the ILRC.
• Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) 2009 Directory Includes info on meal programs, Medicare counseling, in-home assistance and more.
• BIRD 2009: Blind Interest Resource Directory Published by Silicon Valley Council of the Blind. Contains contact info for sports, arts, entertainment and more.
• Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services include: information and assistance, translation, help filling out forms and volunteer opportunities. Based in San Francisco.
• Digital TV Conversion Info for People with Disabilities
• Accessible Voting in California Elections
• Emergency Preparedness for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (DOC)
• Accessible Sports and Rec List Includes national and local blindness athletic organizations, as well as programs offering adaptive fitness and outdoor activities.