LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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Jun 5
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Jun 6
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Jun 7(3 events)
1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse – Members of the LightHouse community, their friends and families, and members of the wider community are invited to receive either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Tuesdays, June 7 and June 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 and 4:30 pm at our 1155 Market Street San Francisco headquarters. To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling 415-694-7648 or by emailing info@lighthouse-sf.org. Voicemail messages can be left for callback outside of these hours. This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a callback. Please note: Any COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary immunization. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the two clinic dates. These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and older. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse. However, staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines. Eligibility For Those Getting Their First Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Eligibility For Those Getting Their Second Booster at LightHouse Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients: People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:
Dates & Location Dates Accessibility
Getting to Your Appointment Please visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare. Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations and we welcome back volunteers and nurses from the San Francisco Department of Public Health for a second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (Online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (Online) – June 7: Gadget Grab Bag June 14: All About iPads June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information 7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online) – In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community. Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide. Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language. |
Jun 8
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Jun 9(1 event)
2:00 pm: Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online) – This is an 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them. Here is a brief description of our 8-week curriculum and class schedule:
Session 1is full. But you may RSVP for Session 2 which will start in August to jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the class email list and waitlist. |
Jun 10(2 events)
11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person) – To kick off San Francisco's Pride celebration, let's do lunch in the Castro and take in the scene afterward! We will meet at LightHouse HQ with your Clipper card and some cash, and we will head down to Muni for a short ride to our destination, Orphan Andy's, a diner located at the corner of Castro and Market, just across the street from the Muni station. Time and interest pending, we can even visit Cliff's Hardware, one of the coolest stores of its kind where you can find curiosities amidst the regular necessities. Send your RSVPs to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 9. 1:00 pm: Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)1:00 pm: Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person) – “Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal. Skills You Will Learn Include
Course Schedule
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org. |
Jun 11
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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!