LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
May 5
Blind Gamer Meetup: A Conversation and Demonstration of Accessible Video Gaming (in-person)
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May 4
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’s new in accessible gaming, and allow a space for them to connect with peers, LightHouse’s Youth Program would like to invite you to our next Blind Gamer Meetup.
Join us on 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, followed by 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, May 4th from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm
Where: 10th floor of the LightHouse Headquarters, 1155 Market St., San Francisco
RSVP: Contact Jamey Gump at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372
World Labyrinth Day @ Earle Baum Center (in-person)
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May 4
Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience.
Enjoy our uniquely accessible Labyrinth at Earle Baum Center Campus, specifically designed to accommodate travelers using white canes, guide dogs, human guides and most wheelchairs.
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!
