Events in June 2022
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Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
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Jun 3“Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.
Skills You Will Learn Include
- Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and work space
- Measuring wet and dry ingredients
- Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
- Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
- Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and families
- Spots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
Course Schedule
- Session 1- Welcome and Course Overview- This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.
- Session 2 - Cracking the Code- By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.
- Session 3 - Getting the Job Done- Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.
- Session 4 - Learning to Spin All the Plates- This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.
- Session 5 - Putting On the Finishing Touches- Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person)
Sea Kayaking Day Trip with ETC (in-person)
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Jun 4It’s time to kick off summer in a fun way with your blind and low vision friends from the LightHouse. Join us on June 4 for our next in person adventure with the LightHouse’s Youth Program as we head to Sausalito for a kayaking day trip with our friends and guides from Environmental Travel Companions (ETC). In addition to experienced guides leading us on our adventure the trip will also include picnic lunch and time to catch up with your LightHouse and EHC friends. The adventure will start in Sausalito and will run from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. The trip is intended for all kayaking skill levels and ETC strives to make their trips accessible for all.
For more information about the ETC Sea Kayaking Program please visit this link.Who: LightHouse Students between the ages of 14 and 24
What: LightHouse kayaking day trip with ETC
When: Saturday, June 4, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 85 Liberty Ship Way Sausalito, California
Cost: The cost of the trip is $60.00 per student and includes lunch, kayaking equipment, and orientation lessons taught by experienced kayaking guides (limited scholarships available)
RSVP: Please contact Jamey Gump at 415-694-7372 or youth@lighthouse-sf.org. The deadline to sign up for this trip is Friday, May 25.Please Note: Limited space is available on this trip. Students must submit payment and all necessary paperwork before one's spot in the trip will be confirmed.
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Tech Together (Online)
Tech Together (Online)
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Jun 7June 7: Gadget Grab Bag
Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about our favorite gadgets and accessories. Feel free to come prepared to shout out a favorite gadget of your own!June 14: All About iPads
In line with our previous conversation about computer specifications, the Access Technology team will discuss all iPad offerings from the iPad, to the Pro, to the Air, to the Mini. Join Tech Together and let's talk about these fantastic tablets!June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued
Chromebooks are a popular mainstream computer option, especially in schools, but did you know that they ship with accessibility features out of the box? Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss additional tools and features of these devices that can enhance your productivity in educational environments.RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued
June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)
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Jun 7In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community.
Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide.
Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.
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Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
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Jun 9This is an 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them.
Here is a brief description of our 8-week curriculum and class schedule:
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
In this class, we will discuss what the term "Access Technology" means as well as the varied terminology one may come across in learning more about access technology. - 06/16/2022: Access Technology on Computers
In this class, we will explain the different access technology options on computers by covering Magnification or Zoom options on the Windows and Mac for low vision users. We will also cover the steps to navigate the keyboard and to perform different tasks using Screen Reader on a Windows or Mac. - 06/23/2022: Access Technology on Smartphones
In this class, we will cover access technology options on smartphones and how to activate screen readers such as Voice Over on iOS and Talk Back on Android devices. - 06/30/2022: Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
In this class, we will review the various voice assistant options such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant as well as Smart Speakers such as Homepod, Google Nest, and Echo. Additionally, we will cover the strengths and best uses for these voice assistants. - 07/07/2022: The Home Screen and Phone Calls:In this class, we will unlock the smartphone and navigate the home screen items and putting our previously learned skills to the test. We will also use virtual assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant to open applications and make phone calls.
- 07/14/2022: Notetaking with Access TechnologyIn this class, we will discuss the different aspects to notetaking whether it be in an academic, professional, or personal context and the uses of adaptive notetaking tools and devices such as digital recorders, Braille devices, and notetaking solutions on smartphones and computers.
- 07/21/2022: Text Messages and Email
In this class, we will explore the basic layout of messaging and email applications and the conversations within the messaging and mail applications. We will also continue to apply our skills and use Siri or Google Assistant to read send, read, and play back text messages and emails. - 07/28/2022: System Settings and Downloading Apps
In this last class, we will learn to adjust system settings, use Siri/Google Assistant to toggle options such as Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, Dark Mode, etc., and search for apps on the App Store or Play Store. Then we will learn how to download and explore new applications.
Session 1is full. But you may RSVP for Session 2 which will start in August to jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the class email list and waitlist.
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
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Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)
Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)
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Jun 10To kick off San Francisco's Pride celebration, let's do lunch in the Castro and take in the scene afterward! We will meet at LightHouse HQ with your Clipper card and some cash, and we will head down to Muni for a short ride to our destination, Orphan Andy's, a diner located at the corner of Castro and Market, just across the street from the Muni station. Time and interest pending, we can even visit Cliff's Hardware, one of the coolest stores of its kind where you can find curiosities amidst the regular necessities.
Send your RSVPs to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 9.
Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
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Jun 10“Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.
Skills You Will Learn Include
- Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and work space
- Measuring wet and dry ingredients
- Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
- Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
- Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and families
- Spots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
Course Schedule
- Session 1- Welcome and Course Overview- This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.
- Session 2 - Cracking the Code- By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.
- Session 3 - Getting the Job Done- Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.
- Session 4 - Learning to Spin All the Plates- This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.
- Session 5 - Putting On the Finishing Touches- Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Tech Together (Online)
Tech Together (Online)
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Jun 14June 7: Gadget Grab Bag
Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about our favorite gadgets and accessories. Feel free to come prepared to shout out a favorite gadget of your own!June 14: All About iPads
In line with our previous conversation about computer specifications, the Access Technology team will discuss all iPad offerings from the iPad, to the Pro, to the Air, to the Mini. Join Tech Together and let's talk about these fantastic tablets!June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued
Chromebooks are a popular mainstream computer option, especially in schools, but did you know that they ship with accessibility features out of the box? Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss additional tools and features of these devices that can enhance your productivity in educational environments.RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued
June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)
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Jun 14In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community.
Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide.
Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.
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Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
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Jun 16This is an 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them.
Here is a brief description of our 8-week curriculum and class schedule:
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
In this class, we will discuss what the term "Access Technology" means as well as the varied terminology one may come across in learning more about access technology. - 06/16/2022: Access Technology on Computers
In this class, we will explain the different access technology options on computers by covering Magnification or Zoom options on the Windows and Mac for low vision users. We will also cover the steps to navigate the keyboard and to perform different tasks using Screen Reader on a Windows or Mac. - 06/23/2022: Access Technology on Smartphones
In this class, we will cover access technology options on smartphones and how to activate screen readers such as Voice Over on iOS and Talk Back on Android devices. - 06/30/2022: Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
In this class, we will review the various voice assistant options such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant as well as Smart Speakers such as Homepod, Google Nest, and Echo. Additionally, we will cover the strengths and best uses for these voice assistants. - 07/07/2022: The Home Screen and Phone Calls:In this class, we will unlock the smartphone and navigate the home screen items and putting our previously learned skills to the test. We will also use virtual assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant to open applications and make phone calls.
- 07/14/2022: Notetaking with Access TechnologyIn this class, we will discuss the different aspects to notetaking whether it be in an academic, professional, or personal context and the uses of adaptive notetaking tools and devices such as digital recorders, Braille devices, and notetaking solutions on smartphones and computers.
- 07/21/2022: Text Messages and Email
In this class, we will explore the basic layout of messaging and email applications and the conversations within the messaging and mail applications. We will also continue to apply our skills and use Siri or Google Assistant to read send, read, and play back text messages and emails. - 07/28/2022: System Settings and Downloading Apps
In this last class, we will learn to adjust system settings, use Siri/Google Assistant to toggle options such as Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, Dark Mode, etc., and search for apps on the App Store or Play Store. Then we will learn how to download and explore new applications.
Session 1is full. But you may RSVP for Session 2 which will start in August to jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the class email list and waitlist.
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
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Farmers Market Friday (in-person)
Farmers Market Friday (in-person)
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Jun 17There's nothing like the smell of fresh fruits and vegetables converging with the aroma of baked goods and a hint of salty sea water. The Farmer's market at the Ferry building showcases a wide variety of produce and locally sourced edibles and artisan goods. It's definitely a treat for the senses. Bring your reusable bags and shopping list to partake of all the offerings. Volunteers will accompany us to describe offerings as we enjoy the fresh air and fresh produce.
Please RSVP to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Please Note: To request a volunteer to accompany you through the farmer's market, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 10.
Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
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Jun 17“Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.
Skills You Will Learn Include
- Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and work space
- Measuring wet and dry ingredients
- Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
- Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
- Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and families
- Spots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
Course Schedule
- Session 1- Welcome and Course Overview- This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.
- Session 2 - Cracking the Code- By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.
- Session 3 - Getting the Job Done- Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.
- Session 4 - Learning to Spin All the Plates- This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.
- Session 5 - Putting On the Finishing Touches- Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Tech Together (Online)
Tech Together (Online)
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Jun 21June 7: Gadget Grab Bag
Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about our favorite gadgets and accessories. Feel free to come prepared to shout out a favorite gadget of your own!June 14: All About iPads
In line with our previous conversation about computer specifications, the Access Technology team will discuss all iPad offerings from the iPad, to the Pro, to the Air, to the Mini. Join Tech Together and let's talk about these fantastic tablets!June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued
Chromebooks are a popular mainstream computer option, especially in schools, but did you know that they ship with accessibility features out of the box? Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss additional tools and features of these devices that can enhance your productivity in educational environments.RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued
June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)
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Jun 21In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community.
Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide.
Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.
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Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online)
Panel Discussion: My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place (online)
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Jun 22My Disability is the Reason I'm so Flexible in the First place
In a 2020 interview, Meredith Talusan said, "you know you can't do anything else you're capable of if you let the world define your normalcy, so when it tries to mark you as deviant, you fight back with your mind, your most flexible body part."
Join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a discussion based on Meredith Talusan's article, "My Very Special Abilities: How My Disability Made Me Flexible." Panel members will discuss their experiences as Blind and Visually Impaired People in the LGBTQ+ community. This panel discussion follows a three-week book study of Talusan's book, Fairest: A Memoir.
Register, receive the event link and submit questions for the panelists.
Please RSVP to sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org
Article Link: My Very Special Abilities: How My Disability Made Me Flexible -
Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)
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Jun 23This is an 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them.
Here is a brief description of our 8-week curriculum and class schedule:
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
In this class, we will discuss what the term "Access Technology" means as well as the varied terminology one may come across in learning more about access technology. - 06/16/2022: Access Technology on Computers
In this class, we will explain the different access technology options on computers by covering Magnification or Zoom options on the Windows and Mac for low vision users. We will also cover the steps to navigate the keyboard and to perform different tasks using Screen Reader on a Windows or Mac. - 06/23/2022: Access Technology on Smartphones
In this class, we will cover access technology options on smartphones and how to activate screen readers such as Voice Over on iOS and Talk Back on Android devices. - 06/30/2022: Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
In this class, we will review the various voice assistant options such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant as well as Smart Speakers such as Homepod, Google Nest, and Echo. Additionally, we will cover the strengths and best uses for these voice assistants. - 07/07/2022: The Home Screen and Phone Calls:In this class, we will unlock the smartphone and navigate the home screen items and putting our previously learned skills to the test. We will also use virtual assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant to open applications and make phone calls.
- 07/14/2022: Notetaking with Access TechnologyIn this class, we will discuss the different aspects to notetaking whether it be in an academic, professional, or personal context and the uses of adaptive notetaking tools and devices such as digital recorders, Braille devices, and notetaking solutions on smartphones and computers.
- 07/21/2022: Text Messages and Email
In this class, we will explore the basic layout of messaging and email applications and the conversations within the messaging and mail applications. We will also continue to apply our skills and use Siri or Google Assistant to read send, read, and play back text messages and emails. - 07/28/2022: System Settings and Downloading Apps
In this last class, we will learn to adjust system settings, use Siri/Google Assistant to toggle options such as Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, Dark Mode, etc., and search for apps on the App Store or Play Store. Then we will learn how to download and explore new applications.
Session 1is full. But you may RSVP for Session 2 which will start in August to jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the class email list and waitlist.
- 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
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Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)
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Jun 24“Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.
Skills You Will Learn Include
- Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and work space
- Measuring wet and dry ingredients
- Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
- Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
- Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and families
- Spots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.
Course Schedule
- Session 1- Welcome and Course Overview- This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.
- Session 2 - Cracking the Code- By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.
- Session 3 - Getting the Job Done- Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.
- Session 4 - Learning to Spin All the Plates- This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.
- Session 5 - Putting On the Finishing Touches- Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.
To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org.
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Tech Together (Online)
Tech Together (Online)
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Jun 28June 7: Gadget Grab Bag
Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about our favorite gadgets and accessories. Feel free to come prepared to shout out a favorite gadget of your own!June 14: All About iPads
In line with our previous conversation about computer specifications, the Access Technology team will discuss all iPad offerings from the iPad, to the Pro, to the Air, to the Mini. Join Tech Together and let's talk about these fantastic tablets!June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued
Chromebooks are a popular mainstream computer option, especially in schools, but did you know that they ship with accessibility features out of the box? Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss additional tools and features of these devices that can enhance your productivity in educational environments.RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued
June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!
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!
