Were you there last month for the fun and camaraderie that took place at Napa’s Cycle for Sight? It was a gorgeous day for a ride and the event was a huge success in part because of the wonderful volunteers who piloted tandem bikes with our blind participants. This is the third time Jerry Edwards … Continue reading Get Moving as a LightHouse Fitness Partner
In the last three years, the LightHouse has connected folks who are blind or low vision with each other through our novel week-long Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Training at Enchanted Hills Retreat in Napa. Participating students have goals that range from independent living skills and learning Braille, to getting back into the workforce. “Kate … Continue reading Introduction to Blindness Group Hits the Streets of Napa
Did you know that over the years more than 25,000 blind youth, adults and their families have enjoyed the unparalleled access to wilderness and adventure, and confidence building of Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind? As you can imagine, keeping Enchanted Hills Camp stocked with all the supplies and equipment we need takes some doing. … Continue reading Enchanted Hills Camp Wishlist
One of the most important and challenging skills any person who is blind or low vision must embrace is traveling independently. Last month, as part of our ongoing LightHouse Connect workshop series, attendees were treated to a unique opportunity to “travel how you want”. Professionals in the field of Orientation and Mobility, along with several … Continue reading Connect Series Explores Travel Techniques for Newbies
If you’ve waited until the last minute to sign up for camp this summer you’d better grab your chance now. Family Camp is completely sold out except for a few spots with lodging in our rustic lower-camp cabins. We still have a few openings in our Youth and Adult sessions. And if you’re ages 16 … Continue reading Act Now to Reserve Your Cabin at Enchanted Hills Camp, Horse Camp
“Honestly, it’s not that great,” the sales rep told me last week. He was trying to make me go away. This was at my local Apple Store, where I was hoping to try the accessibility features of the new Apple Watch. If the device turned out to be as life-changing as the iPhone, it would certainly be worth the price … Continue reading Persistence Over Ignorance
Here at the LightHouse, we want to help focus the conversation on apps and accessibility. The logical place to start, it seems, is with transportation network companies (TNCs), which use apps with great success to provide new transportation options. When you need a ride, who do you call? The blind community has lots of strong feelings, both positive and … Continue reading Ever Had Problems with a Rideshare or Taxi App?
One of the biggest myths about Braille is that it’s hard to read or that it’s somehow another language. Neither is true. Braille is just simple, straightforward code. In a cover story this month for Mass Appeal magazine, hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar admitted that he was now using Braille, a somewhat curious announcement that piqued our interest here at the … Continue reading What is Kendrick Lamar Hiding?
When it come to Bay Area Rapid Transit, everyone has something to say. Ever wish you could call up BART officials directly and tell them what you think — what’s working and what’s not? Well, now you can. This Thursday, May 7, BART officials will hold their first ever telephone town hall meeting and webcast from … Continue reading Tell BART What You Want This Thursday in a Telephone Town Hall
Want to receive a weekly update of LightHouse events, classes, outings and fun goings-on? Sign up for our Community Services Activities and Events List by emailing Beth Berenson at info@lighthouse-sf.org. If you are a blind or a low vision youth, or the parent of someone who is blind or low vision, you need to sign … Continue reading LightHouse Events Emails and Website Calendar
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