All LightHouse offices will be OPEN on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
All LightHouse offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving starting Thursday, November 28 and will be open again on Monday, December 2.
All LightHouse offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6.
Check out a new LightHouse Monthly e–newsletter of all events and classes, click this link for the November issue: http://bit.ly/LightHouseMonthly_Newsletter
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| Oct 27 | Oct 289:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeOct 28 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. |
Oct 299:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingOct 29 – Bring your own device to our Weekday Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Oct 30 | Oct 31 | Nov 1 | Nov 2 |
| Nov 3 | Nov 49:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeNov 4 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. |
Nov 59:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingNov 5 – Bring your own device to our Weekday Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Nov 6 | Nov 71:00 pm: Welcome to Windows 101:00 pm: Welcome to Windows 10Nov 7 – Welcome to Windows 10! Come join the LightHouse access tech team as we explore features and functions of Windows 10, yes Windows 10. Do you have concerns, are you skeptical, do you wonder why you can’t stick with Windows 7 instead of learning a new operating system? The time has come to make the transition and we will help to allay your concerns and share our knowledge of the differences between Windows7 and Windows 10. We will point out some of the new features of Windows 10, explore both the similarities and differences between the two operating systems and explain why the transition has become necessary. You must be an enrolled LightHouse student to participate. To sign up for the class, contact Shen Kuan at 415-694-7312 or skuan@lighthouse-sf.org This class is free to participants through support from the City of San Francisco’s SF Connected program. |
Nov 8 | Nov 9 |
| Nov 10 | Nov 119:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeNov 11 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. |
Nov 129:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingNov 12 – Bring your own device to our Weekday Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. 2:00 pm: Tech Together2:00 pm: Tech TogetherNov 12 –
Tech Together Do you use accessible technology regularly, but don’t have time to keep up with what’s new and what’s changing? Do you sometimes hit roadblocks in your technology use and wish you could problem solve with someone else? Do you love your iPhone or iPad and want to learn more about accessible apps? Are you a screen reader or magnification user who’s trying to adapt to increasingly complex websites? Do you just want to talk about technology and the latest developments for blind and low vision users? Tech Together is a monthly technology learning group of blind and low vision technology users. People who are blind are resourceful and clever, but there is no reason we should each have to reinvent the wheel, or the app, for ourselves. In these sessions, we will discuss the topics that are of interest to the group, and help one another to understand troubleshooting, find app recommendations, and learn about the latest in Tech… Together! Each session will be facilitated by LightHouse Access Technology specialists, but the content of the event is for the participants to decide on for themselves. Come with ideas on topics and bits of news and software you want to share with your friends. If you are brand new to access technology, you may wish to book an individual appointment with an Access Technology instructor before joining this group. This group is free and open to all, but a current LightHouse waiver is required. To make sure you are registered as a LightHouse student, contact Erin Luaridsen, Director of Access Technology, at 415-694-7368 or elauridsen@lighthouse-sf.org |
Nov 13 | Nov 14 | Nov 152:00 pm: Cookin’ for a Crowd2:00 pm: Cookin’ for a CrowdNov 15 – Interested in scaling up your kitchen skills? Nothing pushes your culinary capacity like prepping a meal for dozens of folks. Every month we need to feed our hungry bingo masses and there’s nothing like learning by doing. Join this team and see what your kitchen skills can do. Come roll up your sleeves and join the Bingo Dinner Team! RSVP to Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Nov 1612:00 pm: Select the Right Tech12:00 pm: Select the Right TechNov 16 – If you are blind or have low vision, finding the right piece of access technology can be a daunting undertaking. Knowing the options that are available to meet your needs is the first step towards making a good choice. Back by popular demand, here's a chance to see first-hand the latest and greatest in access technology. We've invited a variety of access tech vendors to the workshop - they'll show you all kinds of magnification tools, braille displays, hand-held devices, apps and more. You'll be able to browse the vendor tables, compare devices, and ask questions. While you are here, chat with a LightHouse technology specialist to get tips on selecting the right technology, and learn how you can receive training on your access technology here at LightHouse. For questions, or to RSVP, contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. LightHouse offers space for vendors to show their products to the blind community, but vendor participation in this event does not imply LightHouse endorsement. 1:00 pm: Katie's Kitchen1:00 pm: Katie's KitchenNov 16 – Katie's Kitchen Channeling her experience preparing desserts for birthday parties, social gatherings, and intimate wedding receptions, Katie Phan guides you through the how-tos of blind baking on a journey through pastries, breads, cakes, pies, and all things delightful to the palate. She can keep it sweet and sinful or guide you on how to make adjustments for happier, healthier alternative treats. To RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
| Nov 17 | Nov 189:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeNov 18 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. |
Nov 199:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingNov 19 – Bring your own device to our Weekday Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Nov 20 | Nov 216:00 pm: 30% & Growing: Union City6:00 pm: 30% & Growing: Union CityNov 21 – 30% & Growing Conveniently located in the shopping center across the street from the Union City BART station, Bar Bay Grill is a cozy suburban sports bar that serves up a tantalizing array of Asian-fusion tapas, like skewers of grilled meats and veggies, curry bread boxes, fried nibblies, and savory items doused in garlic butter. Wash it down with your favorite beverage from the full bar and enjoy the company of your 30% crew. RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. |
Nov 22 | Nov 23 |
| Nov 24 | Nov 259:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole9:30 am: The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike ColeNov 25 – The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole Every Monday, 9:30 AM to noon What does it really mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads a weekly forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins-and-outs of blindness-from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so grab a cup of coffee and a seat at the table-for more information or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316. Not able to join us in person? You can now call in to participate live: dial 929-436-2866 and enter meeting ID 692 100 581 when prompted. |
Nov 269:00 am: Free Access Technology Training9:00 am: Free Access Technology TrainingNov 26 – Bring your own device to our Weekday Access Technology Trainings! A LightHouse Access Technology Trainer is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. for FREE 1-1.25 hour slots of training and support in VoiceOver (for iOS), speech programs including NVDA and Jaws, Braille Displays, Victor Reader Stream, and assistance with downloading and using apps like KNFBReader and Be My Eyes. Our trainer can also assist you with downloading books from BARD, setting up a FaceBook profile or downloading music. Make an appointment in advance, as availability is on a first come first serve basis! To sign up, please contact Shen Kuan at skuan@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7312. |
Nov 27 | Nov 28 | Nov 29 | Nov 30 |
The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling (415)694-7325.
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