The week's events
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Tech Together: March 2023 (online)
Tech Together: March 2023 (online)
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Mar 21Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification
We'll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
March 14: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.RSVP online for Open Forum or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN
We'll share updates and insights after the 38th annual CSUN Assistive Technology conference.RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices
We'll have a discussion on standalone magnification solutions. We'll dive into desktop and portable devices, and zoom in on the options that will optimize your visual experience.RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)
Stress Reeducation & Meditation (Virtual)
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Mar 22Each 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.
Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: March 2023 (online)
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Mar 22Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Each week a participant presents something that invigorates them. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness and can help you feel more positive emotions, recognize and relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Individual shares and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.
March’s theme is: Welcome Spring!
March 1: Spring Music
March 8: Calligraphy kanji “flower”: symbolic of the life & death cycle
March 15: Spring Flowers: Tulips
March 22: Earth Medicine
March 29: Spring FoodRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-6707.
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Inclusive Innovations: The Future of Accessible Work (hybrid)
Inclusive Innovations: The Future of Accessible Work (hybrid)
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Mar 24
LightHouse is pleased to partner with Envision for Inclusive Innovations, a free disruptive tech event at LightHouse San Francisco headquarters on March 24.
Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate, bringing about major changes in people’s lives. Inclusive Innovations was created to focus attention and understanding on the future of workplace accessibility for employees who are blind or who have low vision.
Representatives from across industry, technology, and employees who are blind and who have low vision, will come together to discuss ideas and share insights on the latest technology trends, new workplace practices, and the role of Inclusive Innovation in shaping the future of workplace accessibility, inclusivity and happiness.
Guests will also be able to meet innovators and try out the next generation of assistive technologies firsthand.
The event includes introductory remarks, a panel discussion, audience Q&A, a tech fair and networking drinks and bites.
Speakers include:
Vanessa Vigar - Chief Marketing Officer, Envision
Sharon Giovinazzo - CEO, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Mike May - Chief Evangelist GoodMaps, Sendero Group Founder and author
Karthik Kannan - Chief Technology Officer & Founder, Envision
Iolanda Antunes - Enterprise Product Manager, LinkedIn
Hoby Wedler, - Ph. D. Blind Entrepreneur, chemist, sensory expert and educator
John Gassman - Guest Reservations, Walt Disney
Hunter Benedict - Product Manager at GoogleThere will be 5-minute demos from the following innovators:
Be My Eyes
Goodmaps
Aira
Rebokeh
EnvisionWhat: Inclusive Innovations: Creating Workplace Accessibility and Happiness
When: Friday, March 24, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Pacific
Where: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1155 Market St. San Francisco (Directions to LightHouse San Francisco)
RSVP: Register for Inclusive Innovations for freeCan’t make it in person? You may register for the Inclusive Innovations webinar to hear the panel.
Don’t miss your chance to connect and network with some of the greatest minds in assistive technology!
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!
