LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in June 2023
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Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Jun 1Join 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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2023 Annual Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person)
2023 Annual Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person)
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Jun 3At the end of the school year, filled with hopefully more ups then downs, it’s time to kick off summer in a fun way with your blind and low vision friends from the LightHouse. Join us on June 3 for our next in person adventure with the LightHouse’s Youth Program as we head to Sausalito for a kayaking day trip with our friends and guides from Environmental Travel Companions (ETC). In addition to experienced guides leading us on our adventure, the trip will also include a picnic lunch and time to catch up with your LightHouse and EHC friends. The adventure will start in Sausalito and will run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The trip is intended for all kayaking skill levels and ETC strives to make their trips accessible for all.
More information about the ETC Sea Kayaking Program
Who: LightHouse Students between the ages of 14 and 24
What: LightHouse kayaking day trip with ETC
When: Saturday, June 3rd 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 85 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito, California
Cost: The cost of the trip is $60.00 per student and includes lunch, kayaking equipment, and orientation lessons taught by experienced kayaking guides (limited scholarships available)
RSVP: Students must submit payment and ALL necessary paperwork before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed. The deadline to sign up for this trip is Friday, May 26.
If you are interested in signing up for this trip or have any questions, please contact Jamey Gump at youth@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7315.
Crip Ecstasy, Presented by Octavia Rose Projects (in-person)Crip Ecstasy, Presented by Octavia Rose Projects (in-person)
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Jun 3Crip Ecstasy is an immersive nightlife experience that centers accessibility from the ground up. Working with a cast of disabled and non-disabled performance artists, DJs, ASL interpreters and Audio Describers, this installation will transform San Francisco’s CounterPulse Theater into an environment where multiple forms of access intersect to conjure a new blueprint for what a club space can be.
Accessibility: ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, Access Tour/Touch Tour/Haptic Tour, Live-captioned sound descriptions for music, chill-out space, access doulas, multiple seating options, pillows & daybeds across the party space, ADA accessible venue.
The pre-show haptic tour is at 7:15 pm and the event beings at 8:00 pm.
The theater is located at 80 Turk St. in San Francisco.
Ticket info
For those with priority access needs, tickets are $12.
Other tickets are on a sliding scale from $20 to $35Buy tickets for Crip Ecstasy online or call 415-626-2060.
For No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds tickets, email info@counterpulse.org.
Box Office: (415) 626-2060
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Shotgun Players Presents "Yerma" with Audio Description (in-person)
Shotgun Players Presents "Yerma" with Audio Description (in-person)
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Jun 4West Coast premiere! Set in Southern California in the 1930s, Yerma is Lorca’s lyrical exploration of infertility, feminism, and obsession. Yerma is a woman who deeply loves her husband Juan, but she longs above all to have a child. In this darkly poetic fable, Yerma’s all-consuming desire propels her into a collision with the universe that is urgent and terrible in scope. Join Shotgun Players and Gravity Access for a haptic tour and audio-described performance on Sunday, June 4. Use code 10AMO to save $10 off.
The haptic tour begins at 4:00 pm and the performance at 5:00 pm.Ashby Stage is in Berkeley at 1901 Ashby Ave., just across the street from the northwest corner of the Ashby BART parking lot.
Buy tickets online for Yerma or call the Shotgun Players box office: 510-841-6500 ext. 303.
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Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
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Jun 6Join 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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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jun 7Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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LightHouse Day!
LightHouse Day!
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Jun 8LightHouse Day
When: Thursday, June 8, 3 – 5 PM
Where: 1155 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco
RSVP: Please follow this link
Join us on Thursday, June 8, to celebrate LightHouse and the Blind Community! Enjoy an afternoon of fun and festive activities for the whole family – including a white cane obstacle course and live cooking demo! Learn how to braille your name, meet a few friendly guide dogs, explore accessible games and tactile treasures, and see the world from a whole new perspective! All are welcome. To RSVP follow this link.
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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.
Author: Sara Nović On Writing and Connecting with the Deaf Community (online)Author: Sara Nović On Writing and Connecting with the Deaf Community (online)
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Jun 13This event is hosted the San Francisco Public Library.
Sara Nović will discuss her book True Biz, a novel that follows a year of change for a teacher and her students at a boarding school for the Deaf, with a Q&A to follow. She holds an MFA from Columbia University in fiction and literary translation. Her first novel, Girl at War, won the American Library Association’s Alex Award and was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. She is an instructor of Deaf Studies and creative writing. She lives in Pennsylvania.
This program will be in American Sign Language and an interpreter and captioning services will be provided.
Register for Sara Nović On Writing and Connecting with the Deaf Community.
National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)National Federation of the Blind: San Francisco Chapter Meeting (online)
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Jun 13The National Federation of the Blind is a nationwide community of members that believe blind people can live the lives they want. We meet online via Zoom with the following schedule:
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Virtual Happy (Half) Hour
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Chapter MeetingTo RSVP, contact President Bobbi Pompey at bobbipompey@gmail.com or 336-988-6375.
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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jun 14Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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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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BART Book Club: Train Read-In (in-person)
BART Book Club: Train Read-In (in-person)
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Jun 17BART is starting a book club! The first book is Hua Hsu’s Stay True, a bracing coming-of-age story set in 1990s Berkeley.
BART riders will gather for a train read-in that starts at Rockridge Station and end at Glen Park Station. They'll gather in the first car of the train to meet fellow riders, discuss the book, and read together. Expect BART and book-themed giveaways!
Getting the Book
If you are signed up for the National Library Service, Braille and Audio Reading Download has an audio version of the book at number DB 110669.
For a digital cartage version of the book, or to sign up for the National Library service, which provides audio and braille books to print disabled readers, San Francisco residents should contact e Talking Books and Braille Center and Bay Area residents outside of San Francisco should contact the Braille and Talking Books Library.
You can also get a print, audio or ebook version of the book from your local library.
If you'd like to purchase the book, BART has partnered the following independent Bay Area books to offer a 20% discount. The nearest BART station for each bookstore is listed.
- Moe’s Books – Downtown Berkeley Station
- Revolution Books – Downtown Berkeley Station
- Reasonable Books – Lafayette Station
- Orinda Books – Orinda Station
- Banter Bookshop – Fremont Station
- Folio Books – 24th St/Mission Station
- Books on B – Order online with promo code “BART” to receive the discount and free shipping (Books on B’s storefront in Hayward is temporarily closed)
California Council for the Blind San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)California Council for the Blind San Francisco Chapter Monthly Meeting (hybrid)
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Jun 17The California Council of the Blind San Francisco Chapter holds its monthly meetings on the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are welcome. If you are joining in person, the meeting will be held at LightHouse San Francisco, at 1155 Market St.
RSVP to Vita Zavoli, vzavoli@gmail.com or 510-846-4080.
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Juneteenth (LightHouse Closed)
Juneteenth (LightHouse Closed)
(All day)
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Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
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Jun 20Join 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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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jun 21Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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20th Annual Trans March (in-person)
20th Annual Trans March (in-person)
Jun 23The 20th Annual Trans March takes palace Friday, June 23, at Dolores Park in San Francisco. Come and enjoy live performances, check out local vendors, and discover new community resources for members, friends and allies of the trans and gender non-conforming community.
11:00 am: Señora Felicia Flames Intergenerational Brunch
3 00 pm: Trans March Stage & Performances
3:00 pm: Resource Fair: Explore a range of resources, organizations, and initiatives that support the transgender and gender non-conforming community. Learn about the latest advancements, access vital information, and discover ways to get involved and make a positive impact.
6:00 pm: The March - Hit the streets with pride as we march through iconic neighborhoods, raising awareness and visibility for the transgender and gender non-conforming community. Let’s show the world the strength of our unity and demand equality and respect for all.
7:00 pm: Bustin’ Out Afterparty by TGIJP
For updates, volunteer opportunities, and more information, visit transmarch.org.
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Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
Tech Together: June 2023 (online)
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Jun 27Join 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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Goalball with BORP (in-person)
Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jun 28Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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!
