by Will Butler Lying on a firm twin bed in Cabin 8 on Sunday night, I remember thinking “why did I come here again?” I didn’t feel nervous, or sad, just a little bit at a loss. It’s a long drive up winding Napa roads to get to Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind, and … Continue reading What I Learned At Blind Bootcamp, Part 1: Keys To The Cage
The LightHouse continues to provide telecommunication equipment and training to eligible deaf-blind Californians. We are nearing the end of our third year, and over 300 Californians who are deaf-blind or legally blind and hard of hearing have received accessible equipment to use for communication (email or phone use) with friends and family. While everyone’s needs … Continue reading Equipment and Training Free to Deaf-Blind People
A couple weeks ago, we wrote about how Google came to the LightHouse in May to run a series of usability studies. Today, we’re happy to announce that they’re returning again in July for an even more in-depth workshop. On Tuesday, July 21st the LightHouse for the Blind is hosting an all-day training facilitated by professionals … Continue reading Google is Coming Back to the LightHouse, and You’re Invited
Blind writers: LightHouse wants to publish you! The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco is putting out an official call for submissions. We are in search of the best and brightest writers who are blind or have low vision, to contribute stories for publication on a paid, freelance basis. We want … Continue reading Calling All Blind Writers
The LightHouse is proud to welcome Employment Immersion graduate Wanda Pearson to our staff in the new position of Jobseeker Coordinator. Born and raised in Oakland, Wanda, with two sons and two grandchildren, spent her working years following a career path in executive support and administration, working for businesses of various sizes, from small startups … Continue reading Wanda Pearson – our New Jobseeker Coordinator
Please join us for a hands-on demonstration of current technology available for people with low vision. If you have macular degeneration, or other eye conditions that may limit your reading, A & E Low Vision features products by Enhanced Vision which may be a solution for you. These products provide a range of desktop and … Continue reading See the Latest Low Vision Devices at our Enhanced Vision Demonstration
Here at the LightHouse, we visit a lot of tech companies to find out first hand what they’re up to, how their offices look and feel, and ultimately to foster an open, nuanced conversation about what they are working on. Last week was a little different because, on the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google … Continue reading Why Google Comes to LightHouse for the Blind
You have the power to make a lasting impact for the students of LightHouse for the Blind through a planned gift. These types of charitable contributions let you support our programs for the blind far into the future while also providing tax and other benefits to you. An estate attorney can help you determine a … Continue reading LightHouse Legacy Society: How do I Start?
Many thanks go to Dr. Marcus Appy, owner of A to Z Eyecare in Arcata, who made a generous donation of low vision equipment, including a complete assortment of Eschenbach magnifiers, assorted lighting devices, reading stands and portable electronic magnifiers. Thanks also to Jessica, Drs. Azevedo and Dr. Cole. We are very grateful for this … Continue reading Generous Donation for LightHouse North Coast
Attention sign studios, architects and contractors: Are you concerned about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant signage? For over 15 years the LightHouse has used our expertise to take care of architectural signage customers. We regularly check signs against all applicable 2010 ADA and 2013 CBC (California Building Code) checkpoints. Our braille is proofed … Continue reading We’ll Proof and Approve your ADA signage
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