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Check Out This Amazing Blind Pianist, Nobuyuki Tsujii (+ special ticket discount)

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In anticipation of this summer’s Music Academy at Enchanted Hills in Napa, we’re excited to announce our first concert discount, through the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University. Email wbutler@lighthouse-sf.org for a 25% off coupon to see Nobuyuki Tsujii Friday, May 1 at Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, CA [ticket link]. Here at the … Continue reading Check Out This Amazing Blind Pianist, Nobuyuki Tsujii (+ special ticket discount) →

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LightHouse Legacy Society: Be a Changemaker, Improving the Lives of Blind and Low Vision People for Years to Come

In the LightHouse’s 113 year history bequests and other types of planned gifts have been transformative, allowing the LightHouse to flourish and grow as a leader in programs to empower the Blind Community. Over 500 gifts from estates, from small to large have been contributed to the LightHouse. We are now launching the LightHouse Legacy … Continue reading LightHouse Legacy Society: Be a Changemaker, Improving the Lives of Blind and Low Vision People for Years to Come →

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Let us Braille Your Restaurant Menus

Braille by people who know and use braille daily. Does your place of business want to be more inclusive for all disabilities? Do you get complaints about your restaurant not being accessible? Are you concerned about complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? The LightHouse is the answer to all of these questions and … Continue reading Let us Braille Your Restaurant Menus →

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Adaptations Product of the Month – CANDY 5 HD II Digital Video Magnifier

Here’s a new product at Adaptations that you won’t want to miss: the CANDY 5 HD II Handheld Digital Video Magnifier. This new portable magnifier, which just received a Red Dot Award for Outstanding Design, features a 5 inch high-definition wide-screen LCD and continuous zoom magnification from 2.5x to 22x. Crystal-clear, color-rich HD-quality image Dimensions: … Continue reading Adaptations Product of the Month – CANDY 5 HD II Digital Video Magnifier →

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Jessica Veklerov Finds a Great Job Through LightHouse Employment Immersion Program

Jessica Veklerov was born in the Bay Area and graduated in 2013 with a BA in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz. She has always been committed to a work ethic of that includes being of service. “I started out majoring in Science but it didn’t feel like a good fit. One day a friend of … Continue reading Jessica Veklerov Finds a Great Job Through LightHouse Employment Immersion Program →

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Cycle for Sight 2015: A Fundraiser on Wheels

With sunny skies, mild temperatures and the largest number of blind riders on tandems, last month’s Cycle for Sight was a blast. What a great group of people – full of energy and vitality. It was wonderful to see all of the tandem riders and captains out on the road. More than 2,500 people participated … Continue reading Cycle for Sight 2015: A Fundraiser on Wheels →

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SF Pride Announces First-Ever Blind Grand Marshal

We’re very excited to share the news that our friend Belo Cipriani has just been named as a Grand Marshal for this year’s LGBTQ Pride Parade in San Francisco! Pride is set to take over the city once again June 27-28, and for the first time, one of its eleven Grand Marshals will be totally blind. A past student of the … Continue reading SF Pride Announces First-Ever Blind Grand Marshal →

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Apple Wants Blind People To Buy Apple Watches

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Blind and low vision users who want to test drive the Apple Watch’s accessibility features can now call 1-800-692-7753 and make a special Apple Store appointment to try on a fully-functional model. Test one out for yourself, then let us know how it went, by either commenting on this blog post or by talking to us on Twitter or Facebook. It’s a … Continue reading Apple Wants Blind People To Buy Apple Watches →

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Adaptation of the Day: The MLB Pitcher

Here at the LightHouse, we’re excited for baseball season. As you may have heard, our SF Giants swept the Dodgers this week, and now you can be ready for every game with one of our brailled Giants schedules. As the season heats up, we are extra-heartened to hear another story of blindness and adaptation from the Minnesota Twins. Twins Pitcher J.R. Graham … Continue reading Adaptation of the Day: The MLB Pitcher →

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Kayaking and Overnight Camping with the LightHouse Youth Program

Join the LightHouse Youth Program for an overnight kayaking and camping trip with our friends at Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Blind or low vision youth ages 13 to 18 are sure to have a blast exploring the natural beauty of Tomales Bay. Our camping and kayaking trip will start with a day paddle around Tomales Bay … Continue reading Kayaking and Overnight Camping with the LightHouse Youth Program →