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Nov 15
Nov 16(2 events)

10:00 am: The Language of Listening


Nov 16

Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills.

Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones.

Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time

To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org

 

2:00 pm: Tech Together Online


Nov 16

Nov 2: What's New With iOS 15
With a new iOS version comes new features and changes to the iOS experience, but what does this mean for access technology users? What is a focus mode? What are VoiceOver quick settings? What are the bugs or fixes you should know about before or after updating your phone? We'll discuss the ups and the downs of iOS 15 and share are tips and tricks.

RSVP to What's New With iOS 15

Nov 9: Unpacking PDFs
PDF, or Portable Document Format files are some of the most commonly used types of documents. If you're an access technology user, they just might be your most common source of techno-stress! We'll discuss strategies and techniques for reading PDF files, from the fully accessible to the completely inaccessible.

RSVP to Uploading PDFs

Nov 16: Talk Shopping
We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.

RSVP to Talk Shopping

Nov 23: What's Cooking!
'Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.

RSVP to What's Cooking

Nov 30: No Tech Together

Nov 17(2 events)

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


Nov 17

Stress Reduction & Meditation Goes Virtual

Please note that although LightHouse is closed for the holidays, this virtual class is still being held on December 22.

Each Wednesday morning we offer a series of short, meditation-based practices for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for both beginners and advanced practitioners and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—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 to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.

7:00 pm: EHC Time Capsule


Nov 17

Enchanted Hills Camp invites you to join Camp Director, Tony Fletcher, as he interviews Tom Dana and his experiences as a camper at Enchanted Hills Camp in the 1950's.

When: Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Pacific Time

RSVP: Please contact Jaclyne at jatoigue@lighthouse-sf.org 

Nov 18(2 events)

10:00 am: The Language of Listening


Nov 18

Course Description: The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills.

Student Criteria: Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones.

Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, November 2 - 18, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time

To RSVP: Please contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org

 

2:00 pm: Tecnología para todos


Nov 18

Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos!

Este evento será programado en la plataforma Zoom. Podrá acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirá los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar su participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o dejando un mensaje de voz al (415) 694-7323.

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: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323.

Nov 19(1 event)

4:00 pm: Sensing the Seasons on Zoom: EHC’s Fall Virtual Nature Experience


Nov 19

The days are getting shorter and colder, and we all are eager for the change in season to bring us much needed rain. As we all experience the fall from our own homes, we invite you to join us on zoom for another Sensing the Seasons program as we dive deeper into the water cycle of EHC and how that effects the many Trees and Birds we all love. The series of zoom based meetings will be taking place Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th. In addition to our nature lessons, we will take time to host a audio described virtual camp hike with the sights and sounds of EHC that will likely include some exciting updates on the rebuild of camp.

Our virtual fall themed nature program has been in part organized by legend, Dr Hoby Wedler, who has hosted or been part of many EHC STEM programs for youth in the past. Hoby and some of his naturalist friends will be joining the conversation to help us learn more about the science of EHC and help us all gain a deeper connection to nature. Those LightHouse students that are interested in joining us and that sign-up by Friday, November 12th will get a package in the mail filled with some program supplies and nature artifacts from camp that can help enhance your program experience.

Who: LightHouse or EHC students of ALL ages
What: Virtual Enchanted Hills Nature Education Program
When: Friday, November 19th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 20th from 10:00 – 12:00 noon and 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: from the safety of your home via Zoom meeting
RSVP: Contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or by email at youth@lighthouse-sf.org.Those who sign up before Friday, November 12th will receive a package in the mail with program supplies from EHC.

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for the fall Sensing the Seasons on Zoom, please contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or by email youth@lighthouse-sf.org.

Nov 20

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.

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