Calendar

LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Events in January 2024

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Dec 31
Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3(5 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

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Jan 3

We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

10:30 am: Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)

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Jan 3

This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.

Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.

RSVP online for Seated Tai Chi or email cynthia@borp.org.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)

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Jan 3

Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.

January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make Assumptions

RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)

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Jan 3

Bay 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. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.

7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online)

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Jan 3

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(1 event)

9:30 am: 28th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium (in-person)

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Jan 4

28th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium, Connection is the Key: Building rapport, relationships, and realistic expectations
Jan 5
Jan 6
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 10(4 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

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Jan 10

We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

10:30 am: Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)

–
Jan 10

This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.

Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.

RSVP online for Seated Tai Chi or email cynthia@borp.org.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)

–
Jan 10

Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.

January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make Assumptions

RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)

–
Jan 10

Bay 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. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
Jan 11(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)

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Jan 11

Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)

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Jan 16

Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

January 16: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.
RSVP online for Open Forum, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
Jan 17(4 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

–
Jan 17

We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

10:30 am: Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)

–
Jan 17

This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.

Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.

RSVP online for Seated Tai Chi or email cynthia@borp.org.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)

–
Jan 17

Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.

January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make Assumptions

RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)

–
Jan 17

Bay 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. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
Jan 18(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)

–
Jan 18

Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22(1 event)

9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)

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Jan 22 – Jan 26

This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter A

Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith 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, and 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.

Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:

  • Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  • Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
  • Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
    Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
    • Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
    • 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, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.
Jan 23(2 events)

9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)

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Jan 22 – Jan 26

This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter A

Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith 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, and 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.

Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:

  • Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  • Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
  • Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
    Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
    • Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
    • 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, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.

2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)

–
Jan 23

Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

January 16: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.
RSVP online for Open Forum, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
Jan 24(5 events)

9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)

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Jan 22 – Jan 26

This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter A

Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith 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, and 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.

Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:

  • Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  • Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
  • Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
    Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
    • Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
    • 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, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

–
Jan 24

We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

10:30 am: Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)

–
Jan 24

This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.

Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.

RSVP online for Seated Tai Chi or email cynthia@borp.org.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)

–
Jan 24

Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.

January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make Assumptions

RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)

–
Jan 24

Bay 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. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
Jan 25(1 event)

9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)

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Jan 22 – Jan 26

This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter A

Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith 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, and 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.

Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:

  • Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  • Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
  • Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
    Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
    • Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
    • 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, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.
Jan 26(1 event)

9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)

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Jan 22 – Jan 26

This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter A

Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith 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, and 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.

Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:

  • Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  • Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
  • Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
    Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:

    • Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
    • Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
    • 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, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)

–
Jan 30

Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

January 16: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.
RSVP online for Open Forum, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
Jan 31(4 events)

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

–
Jan 31

We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. Everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.

RSVP online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

10:30 am: Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)

–
Jan 31

This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.

Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.

RSVP online for Seated Tai Chi or email cynthia@borp.org.

1:00 pm: Gratitude VIBES (online)

–
Jan 31

Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.

January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make Assumptions

RSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)

–
Jan 31

Bay 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. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
Feb 1(1 event)

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)

–
Feb 1

Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
Feb 2(1 event)

10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)

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Feb 2

Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older.

Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android?

The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android.

Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:

    • Read mail
    • Read a bill
    • Read a letter on your own without someone else knowing your business
    • Identify what you have in the pantry (is the can beans or dog food?
    • Identify what currency you are handing a cashierCathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:

What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc.

Where: Earle Baum Center  at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3.

Prerequisites:

  • Have Seeing Al app downloaded on iPhone or Android.
  • Know how to use Siri and have it set up for iPhone users.
  • Have not received a phone stand from Earle Baum Center.

RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Feb 3

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!

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