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Events in December 2023

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Nov 26
Nov 27
Nov 28(1 event)

(All day): Giving Tuesday: Supporting LightHouse Little Learners

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Nov 28

Every year, nonprofits and other charitable organizations across the globe participate in Giving Tuesday–a day to give to the people and places that do impactful and inspiring work which gives back to our communities and environment and contribute to making our world better. This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28.

LightHouse has participated in Giving Tuesday for several years now and are always grateful and humbled by the donations given to us by our community. Last year, for the first time ever, we chose our Little Learners program to be the recipient of all Giving Tuesday donations. The outpour of love and support we received for our brand-new program was tremendous, receiving just over $77,000 in donations! The impact of last year’s Giving Tuesday has been reflected in the expansion of resources we have been able to provide to families of blind, low vision and Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) babies and toddlers all across the state.

“My son, Maximiliano, has been seeing LightHouse Little Learner Specialist Kristi since he was 12 months old, and it has been such a blessing,” says Little Learners mom, Natali.

“He was diagnosed with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome (a rare neurological disorder) at 22 months, which consists of global developmental delays along with various medical complexities. Kristi would work with Max once a week at our home. She even attended an appointment with his pediatric ophthalmologist and advocated for his CVI diagnosis as he was getting ready to transition to the school district. Kristi also educated me and provided various resources to adequately choose the perfect glasses for Max, which has helped tremendously with him keeping them on. Max’s absolute favorite day of the month was playgroup that was put together by LightHouse Little Learners at a local library, which consisted of sensory, color pop, music and inclusiveness at its finest. I will forever be grateful for Kristi—her knowledge, her sweetness, her empowerment to advocate and her presence.”

This year, we are asking our community to help us exceed last year’s success and reach our goal of $80,000 for LightHouse Little Learners. Every gift received goes towards the education and empowerment of our Littles and their families, and our ability to expand our reach and serve more families in Northern and Central California. Stay tuned for more information about Giving Tuesday and how you can support our Little Learners on November 28!

Learn more about the LightHouse Little Learners Program.

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Dec 7(2 events)

11:00 am: OrCam Demo Day (in-person)


Dec 7

Location
San Francisco Lighthouse For the Blind

1155 Market St 10th floor, San Francisco

OrCam MyEye and OrCam Read are discreet AT devices that help people with vision and reading challenges access the printed word, and more.

Experience for yourself how OrCam can help you or someone you know to be more independent!

The event will begin with a live demo, and following the demo, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the technology firsthand by trying out the devices. Our experts will be available to answer all your questions and help determine if OrCam can help you or your loved one gain greater independence.

To learn more about OrCam, visit www.orcam.com

Additionally, light refreshments will be served and you will have an opportunity to visit LightHouse’s Adaptations Store to pick up any blindness products you might need.

What: OrCam Demonstration
Where: LightHouse for the Blind, 1155 Market St. 10th floor, San Francisco
When: Thursday, December 7 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
RSVP: To vicki@sterlingadaptives.com

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)


Dec 7

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

Dec 8(1 event)

4:00 pm: Hanukkah Memorial Party for Judith Lesner (hybrid)


Dec 8

You are invited to a Hanukkah party to celebrate the life of
Judith Lesner: December 23, 1942 to August 30, 2023

The celebration is hybrid. The in-person portion takes place Friday, December 8, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at LightHouse San Francisco headquarters.1155 Market Street, San Francisco, 10th Floor

The event will have a Zoom option as well.

The event will be wheelchair accessible.

RSVP by December 1 for the Judith Lesner Hanukkah Memorial Party. You will receive a Zoom link if you indicate that as your preference in the RSVP Form

Accessibility questions? Contact Jacob at jakeoaktown@gmail.com.

Judith's Obituary includes suggestions for honoring her memory.

Read Judith Lesner obituary. 

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Dec 20
Dec 21(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 21

Dec 22(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 22

Dec 23(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 23

Dec 24(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 24

Dec 25(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 25

Dec 26(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 26

Dec 27(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 27

Dec 28(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 28

Dec 29(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 29

Dec 30(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 30

Dec 31(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Dec 31

Jan 1(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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Jan 1

Jan 2(1 event)

(All day): Winter Holiday Break (LightHouse closed)

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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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