LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
The week's events
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Dec 31(1 event) – This program takes place at the Asian Art Museum at 200 Larkin St. in San Francisco. On Dec 31, we invite members of Lighthouse for the Blind for a haptic experience by emailing: communityengagement@asianart.org. Details follow. Cultural Celebration 38th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony Come celebrate with your museum community for an experience the San Francisco Chronicle calls “a great way to end a year and start a new year.” Ring in the New Year by taking a swing at a 2,100-pound, 16th-century Japanese temple bell. Led by Reverend Gengo Akiba, this inspiring ceremony will include a purification ritual and chanting of the Buddhist Heart Sutra. Visitors will have an opportunity to ring the bell to leave behind any unfortunate experiences, regrettable deeds, or ill luck from the year. The bell will be struck 108 times to usher in the New Year and curb the 108 mortal desires (bonno) that, according to Buddhist belief, torment humankind. Schedule 10:00 am: Doors open Lighthouse community members get into the Asian Art Museum free of charge. But make sure you register early to ensure your place at the event. Museum Members can attend an earlier Bell-Ringing Ceremony at 10:30 AM before the public ceremony begins. Learn more about member benefits. Accessibility The Asian Art Museum is committed to making its events accessible to all. This program is wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices (ALDs) will be provided. ASL interpretation is available upon request; please email communityengagement@asianart.org two weeks prior to the event to request an ASL interpreter. We invite our blind and visually impaired community to engage in a tactile experience as part of this annual celebration. Join us for a touch tour of the temple bell and receive priority seating for the ceremony. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Email communityengagement@asianart.org to register. |
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Jan 3(1 event) – These fun-filled evenings will consist of Enchanted Hills Camp updates, songs, alumni check-ins and LightHouse information and resources. All are welcome to join. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
Jan 4(2 events) – Nearly every month, the Museum of Craft and Design brings their Mobile Make Art programming direct to Lighthouse HQ, at 1155 Market in San Francisco, featuring projects inspired by their latest exhibition on view at their Third Street museum and adapted for eyes-free crafting. This season, “Designing Peace” is on view, featuring art works exploring means of finding peace around war-time conditions and aftermath. (The exhibit is stunning, come to Access After Hours to see it in person with audio description). RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. – Are 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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Jan 6(1 event) – Over the years video gaming has continued to grow even more popular, quickly becoming a part of everyday society. However, for those that are blind or have low vision many of these games that our sighted friends play have had very limited accessibility features for the visual aspects of the games. In recent years Sony and other large video gaming platforms and the studios that create the hugely popular games many of us have heard about have made progress in adding features that can help those that are blind or have low vision gain access to the latest games our friends are playing. To help our community learn about what is new in accessible gaming and allow a space for them to connect with peers, the LightHouse Youth Program would like to invite you to our next Blind Gamer Meet-up. Join us on Saturday, January 6, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for an inclusive and exciting gaming gathering designed for individuals of all ages who are blind or have low vision. The agenda promises an enriching experience, starting with engaging conversations and captivating demonstrations of Accessible Video Gaming. Connect with fellow gamers and share your passion for gaming during a delightful lunch gathering. Then, get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure of video game exploration with your peers where we take turns playing popular games with accessibility features turned on. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in the world of accessible video games! PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE - Some of the games we will be demonstrating and talking about are designed for an older audience. Youth that are under 18 years old may only join our event with parent or guardian permission. Who: Blind and low vision gamers of all ages What: Interactive conversation and demonstration of current accessibility features in video game systems and gaming world for blind and low When: Saturday, January 6 from 11:00 am to 3:00pm Where: 11th floor of the LightHouse Headquarters in San Francisco RSVP: To sign up, we ask that you email Jamey Gump at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org If you are new to LightHouse programs, need help signing up, or have any questions about our Blind Gamer Meetup, please contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, by email @ jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone @ (415)694-7372. |
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!
