Calendar

Events in July 2021

  • LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall


    Jul 6

    LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times:

    Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)
    Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)

    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09
    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821
    Password: 982034
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282

    LightHouse Breakout Session at the National Federation of the Blind Convention

    LightHouse Breakout Session at the National Federation of the Blind Convention


    Jul 6

    LightHouse Presents: Tactile Maps and More!

    National convention of the National Federation of the Blind session. LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news. Learn about our online Adaptations store. Facilitator: Sheri Albers, Community Outreach Coordinator. Presentors: Greg Kehret, Director of MAD Lab and Raqi Gomez, Manager of Adaptations.

    NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting URL is https://zoom.us/j/92618487109
    NFB Breakout Session Zoom meeting ID: 926 1848 7109
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282
    Noon to 1:00 Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern):

    LightHouse will also be available for Q&As during the Exhibit Hall hours, check the Crowd Compass App during the convention.

  • LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall

    LightHouse at the National Federation of the Blind Virtual Exhibit Hall


    Jul 7

    LightHouse will be in the National Federation of the Blind Convention Virtual Exhibit Hall to talk about our services the following dates and times:

    Tuesday, July 6: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)
    Wednesday, July 7: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm (9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern)

    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom url: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/97124211821?pwd=K1pJMFQ5cEE2MmYreUtRc1Z3akxBZz09
    NFB Exhibit Hall Zoom Meeting ID: 971 2421 1821
    Password: 982034
    Dial toll free in the United States: 1-833-548-0282

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Jul 7

    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.

  • Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description

    Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description


    Jul 13

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

    An increasing number of entertainment services provide audio description to explain visual elements of video programming. We’ll share which services have audio description, and discuss how to find and access audio described content. RSVP for Tech Together Online: Accessing Audio Description or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

    Upcoming Tech Together

    Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech

    Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

     

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Jul 14

    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.

  • LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 19

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 20

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Jul 21

    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.

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 21

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention

    LightHouse at the American Council for the Blind Convention


    Jul 22

    LightHouse in San Francisco invites you to hear how our MAD Lab TMAPs can help you learn a city block or navigate a new neighborhood and how tactile intersection diagrams can enhance O&M instruction. Find out how you can touch the news.

    Monday, July 19 through Thursday, July 22 from noon to 2:00 pm, Pacific (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern) daily

    Learn about our online Adaptations store.

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://lighthouse-sf.zoom.us/j/94402436903?pwd=elJWcFVINmJVYlNlMkcwdHE5WU5UZz09
    Meeting ID: 944 0243 6903
    Passcode: 035006
    One tap mobile +16699006833,,94402436903# US (San Jose)

  • Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech

    Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech


    Jul 27

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

    We’ll talk all things accessible games, from dice games you can play with others, to text adventure games, to where to find play throughs of video games by blind and low vision gamers. WE hope this session will make you want to say, “Yahtzee!”

    RSVP for Tech Together Online: Playing Games with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Online registration is preferred.

    Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. LightHouse Access Technology staff share tips and resources on each week’s topic. Then there is time for LightHouse students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.

  • Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)

    Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)


    Jul 28

    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.

    Meet You At The House

    Meet You At The House


    Jul 28

    Pull up a comfy chair and join Community Outreach Coordinator, Sheri Albers, in the LightHouse virtual living room to talk about all things LightHouse! Have you been experiencing changes in your vision that have been affecting your daily life, but don’t know what to do? LightHouse of San Francisco is here to help. This is the perfect place to come and ask the questions that you need answers to.

    RSVP to Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7331.

  • Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto/An afternoon of Information with Esmerelda Soto

    Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto/An afternoon of Information with Esmerelda Soto


    Jul 30

    Una Tarde de Información con Esmeralda Soto , Cuándo: Viernes 30 de julio de 2021 de 4 pm a 5 pm a través de la plataforma virtual Zoom. Únase a nosotros, traiga preguntas y por favor pase la palabra. Esmeralda le proporcionará información sobre los servicios y programas de LightHouse. Además, esta será una oportunidad para traer nuevos amigos para aprender sobre nuestra organización y también nos gustaría escuchar sus pensamientos y comentarios sobre nuestros programas actuales de español o cualquier sugerencia que pueda tener. Si usted está interesado, por favor confirme su asistencia con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. *RSVP antes del 29 de julio Una Tarde de Informacion con Esmeralda Soto , When: Friday, July 30,2021 from 4 pm-5 pm via Zoom virtual platform. Join us, bring questions and please pass the word around. Esmeralda will be providing you with information on LightHouse services and programs. This will be an opportunity to bring new friends along to learn about our organization and we also would like to hear your thoughts and feedback on our current Spanish programs or any suggestions you may have. If you are interested, please RSVP with Esmeralda Soto at 415-694-7323 or esoto@lighthouse-sf.org. *RSVP by July 29

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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