LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Jun 3
Annual Kayaking and Camping Trip Environmental Traveling Companions
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Jun 2 – Jun 3
Annual Kayaking and Camping Trip
Environmental Traveling Companions
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LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 3rd
Join the LightHouse Adult and Youth program for an overnight kayaking and camping trip adventure with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Individuals ages 14 and up who are blind or have low vision are sure to have a blast exploring the natural beauty of Tomales Bay. Our journey will have us kayak out to our campsite at Marshal Beach where we set up camp with our LightHouse and ETC friends. The next morning after spending the night along the coast of majestic Tomales Bay we will start our return trip back to civilization and the LightHouse.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: Kayaking and Overnight Camping with our friends from ETC.
When: The LightHouse shuttle will depart our headquarters at 7:00 am SHARP on Saturday, June 2nd and will return as close to 6:00 pm as possible on Sunday, June 3rd.
Where: Tomales State Park
Transportation: Round trip transportation will be provided from the LightHouse to the campsite for those that register for the trip.
Meeting location: Meet on the 1st floor lobby of 1155 Market St. San Francisco
Waiver: Each participant must complete a LightHouse intake process as well as an ETC application.
Cost: The cost to attend this program is $130 per student and includes, kayaking fee and equipment, overnight fee, transportation to and from the event from the LightHouse headquarters, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Spots will only be reserved once payment and all necessary forms have been received.
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinators, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. Please note limited space is available and students must submit payment and all necessary paperwork before there spot will be confirmed. RSVP must be made no later than Friday, May 25th.
Breaking Down Barriers to Voting in the East Bay
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Jun 2
We are excited that Lighthouse will be partnering on this event and helping lead the accessibility workshop. To RSVP visit the Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/events/443592762755988/ or check out the organization's website. http://www.powertothepolls.com/
Free Access Technology Training
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Jun 2
Bring your own device to our Weekday Evening Access Technology Trainings!
A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes.
Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis!
To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312.
Annual Kayaking and Camping Trip Environmental Traveling Companions
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Jun 2 – Jun 3
Annual Kayaking and Camping Trip
Environmental Traveling Companions
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LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 3rd
Join the LightHouse Adult and Youth program for an overnight kayaking and camping trip adventure with our friends from Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC). Individuals ages 14 and up who are blind or have low vision are sure to have a blast exploring the natural beauty of Tomales Bay. Our journey will have us kayak out to our campsite at Marshal Beach where we set up camp with our LightHouse and ETC friends. The next morning after spending the night along the coast of majestic Tomales Bay we will start our return trip back to civilization and the LightHouse.
Who: Youth and Adults who are blind or have low vision (ages 14 and up)
What: Kayaking and Overnight Camping with our friends from ETC.
When: The LightHouse shuttle will depart our headquarters at 7:00 am SHARP on Saturday, June 2nd and will return as close to 6:00 pm as possible on Sunday, June 3rd.
Where: Tomales State Park
Transportation: Round trip transportation will be provided from the LightHouse to the campsite for those that register for the trip.
Meeting location: Meet on the 1st floor lobby of 1155 Market St. San Francisco
Waiver: Each participant must complete a LightHouse intake process as well as an ETC application.
Cost: The cost to attend this program is $130 per student and includes, kayaking fee and equipment, overnight fee, transportation to and from the event from the LightHouse headquarters, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Spots will only be reserved once payment and all necessary forms have been received.
If you have any questions or would like to RSVP contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinators, at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at (415) 694-7372. Please note limited space is available and students must submit payment and all necessary paperwork before there spot will be confirmed. RSVP must be made no later than Friday, May 25th.
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!
