LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (online)
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Jun 12What 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 to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)Toastmasters: LightHouse Visionaries (online)
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Jun 12We did it! We are an official Toastmasters Chapter and are supported by experienced Toastmasters mentors! This is a safe and fun place to develop skills of self-empowerment. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.RSVP or send questions to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. -
Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
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Jun 13Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
June 6: Braille, On Display
Join the Access Technology team for a discussion on the intersection of tech and Braille. From Braille displays and notetakers, to Braille input methods on our favorite devices, we will highlight and celebrate all that is technical and tactile!RSVP online for Braille, On Display or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
June 13: Wellness and Self-Care
Join the Access Technology team for a discussion on enhancing your wellness routines with tech. We'll discuss sleep trackers, meditation and relaxation apps, accessible fitness devices, and all the ways to take care of the most important component of access technology, the person using it!RSVP online for Wellness and Self-Care or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
June 20: Highlights From Freedom Scientific, with Ian Ramos
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity to the Tech Together community! Ian will be joining us to share what's new and what's coming soon with JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion, and highlighting some of Freedom Scientific's low vision and Braille devices. Join us as we celebrate one of the most popular and long-established producers of access technology products!RSVP online for Highlights From Freedom Scientific, with Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
June 27: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!RSVP online for ACB and NFB Convention Information or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Little Learners Playgroup (online)
Little Learners Playgroup (online)
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Jun 15Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!
For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Jun 15Join 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.
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30% & Growing (in-person)
30% & Growing (in-person)
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Jun 16Warmer temps, longer days, and more reasons for happy hour—and now on Friday’s! This month 30% & Growing is going to Eureka! (2068 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704). Eureka! is only a 2-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley Bart station. Come out and enjoy food, drinks and comradery with others who are blind and low vision in different stages of their career.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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!
