LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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Apr 4(1 event) 2:00 pm: Tech Together: April 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. April 4: Let's Talk Low-tech Using access technology involves working with computers, smartphones, and applications with lots of buttons, bells, and whistles... But does it always have to? Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about low-tech life hacks for getting things done. RSVP online for Let's Talk Low-tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. April 11: Make the Most of Screen Reader Solutions Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss the myriad options for making your devices talk. Whether you are a new user or a seasoned screen reading veteran, you won't want to miss this helpful overview. RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Reader Solutions or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. April 18: Get Set Up with Settings Whether you are configuring a new device or troubleshooting a troublesome app, your settings can help you set things up or set things right. Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to confidently explore settings in any situation without disorientation. RSVP online for Get Set Up with Settings or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. April 25: HumanWare Highlights Join us as we discuss low vision and blindness products from long-established access technology manufacturers. This discussion will highlight offerings from HumanWare. RSVP online for HumanWare Highlights or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
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Apr 6(1 event) 2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online) – Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. |
Apr 7(2 events) 5:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online) – These fun-filled evenings will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at Amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Youth: The Last of Us (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm, where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with LightHouse and EHC friends. After the Daredevil and Wednesday series, the club has chosen to watch The Last of Us. ***Parents Please Note*** The Last of Us is rated TV-MA and may not be suitable for children under 17 years old. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. IMDB The Last of Us content guide Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program. RSVP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372. |
Apr 8(1 event) 11:00 am: College Spaces in the Community: Exploring Chinatown (in-person) – San Francisco is filled with interesting spaces to explore, and this April we’re inviting all College Spaces members to join us for a day in Chinatown. Cool shops and great food are only some of the things that await us, and we are excited to explore this part of the city with you all! Remember to bring your Clipper cards, money for any shopping and food you might want, and meet us at LightHouse Headquarters, at 1155 Market, San Francisco, by 11:00 am. College Spaces from Different Places is a peer-led student organization which cultivates connections and community for all undergraduate college students. This group is designed by and for students who are blind and who have low vision to have fun, build community, and share in our struggles and accomplishments. Many undergrads are currently missing out on forming social connections on their own college campus. Therefore, joining College Spaces from Different Places will give you an opportunity to come together with others from across the state. Leave your books and syllabi behind and join us. RSVP by April 7 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7328. You may also contact Daisy with any questions. |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325. For more information about visiting the Adaptations Store, head to our shop page.
The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!
