LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Jun 12
Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)
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Jun 12
Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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.
Class Names & Dates:
Class 1: What is Access Technology?
Monday, June 10, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Class 2: Access Technology on Computers
Tuesday, June 11, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices
Wednesday, June 12, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3
Thursday, June 13, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6
Friday, June 14, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10
San Francisco Ca, 94103
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
1. Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
2. Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
3. Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
4. Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:
a. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
b. Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
c. 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registration closes on Thursday, June 6.
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!
