LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Jan 22What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.
RSVP online for Coffee with Mike or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
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Jan 23Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
January 16: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.
RSVP online for Open Forum, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. -
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.Access After Hours at the Museum of Craft & Design (in-person)Access After Hours at the Museum of Craft & Design (in-person)
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Jan 24Adventure into the Dogpatch neighborhood to visit this small but mighty museum that celebrates the making of art along with the viewing of it. Currently on exhibit, “Designing Peace” explores what it means to incite a sense of peace in response to wartime and violence. Similarly, how we design spaces to create a sense of peacefulness. The museum stays open after hours to invite our community to visit for free, experience highly descriptive and haptic exploration of selected works and create projects inspired by the intentions and materials explored by the artists featured in the exhibition.
This event takes place at the Museum of Craft & Design at 2569 3rd St. in San Francisco (Between 21st & 22nd St.).
RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.Create In Community Art Class (in-person)Create In Community Art Class (in-person)
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Jan 25Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.
During the month of January, join us to learn more about making cordage, a meditative process of twisting materials together to repurpose them into beautiful and enticing jewelry and functional art. Experiment with a variety of fabrics, bring in scraps with meaning to incorporate and make them into something new.
Walk-ins are welcome. But you can also RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teens and Young Adults: Stranger Things (online)Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teens and Young Adults: Stranger Things (online)
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Jan 25Are you looking for a thrilling escape into the world of science fiction and mystery? Look no further! The Reel Escape Audio Description Club is back this fall, bringing together blind and low vision teens and young adults for an exciting social gathering over an audio-described TV show.
We'll be embarking on an unforgettable journey into the 1980s with the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. This captivating show revolves around a group of kids in a small town, facing supernatural mysteries, government conspiracies, and the enigmatic powers of a mysterious girl with psychokinetic abilities.
Every Thursday evening at 8:00 pm, join us via Zoom to watch the latest episode of Stranger Things and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of excitement and adventure while enjoying the company of like-minded peers.
Check out the official Stranger Things trailer.
Parents, Please Take Note: Stranger Things is rated TV-14 for horror elements and language, which may not be suitable for kids under 17. While Seasons 1-3 were rated TV-14, Season 4 received a TV-MA rating. For more detailed information, you can check the Stranger Things Parental Guide. If you are under 18 and wish to join this series, we kindly request your parent or guardian to contact a LightHouse Youth Team member with written permission for your participation.
RVSP to Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.
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!
