LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Nov 5
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Nov 6
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Nov 7(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. November 7: What's New With iOS 17 November 14: V.I.E.W: Visual Independence Enhancement Wearables November 21: Talk Shopping November 28: Smarten Up Your Home RSVP online for Tech Together November 2023 (this link works for all four classes) or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. |
Nov 8
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Nov 9(2 events)
2:00 pm: Introduction to Accessible Wayfinding (online)2:00 pm: Introduction to Accessible Wayfinding (online) – Take your travel to the next level with Introduction to Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and Orientation & Mobility Specialists extraordinaire, Jennifer Huey and Jenna Whitelaw, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like BlindSquare in action and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go! This class runs Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. RSVP by October 2 to AT@lighthouse-sf.org 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club for Teen and Young Adult: Stranger Things (online) – 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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Nov 11
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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!
