LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in March 2023
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Feb 26
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Feb 27(1 event)
9:45 am: The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) - Registration Closed9:45 am: The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together (online) - Registration Closed – The Low Vision Skills: Putting It All Together course is composed of essential topics recommended for all participants who are new to low vision. Adults 55 and older, in addition to adult clients of all ages being served by the California Department of Rehabilitation, are invited to participate in a virtual six-session course geared towards learning about their changes in vision. Participants will learn practical ways to maximize successful, independent living skills in work, school, and daily living environments. The virtual course is divided into six lessons over three weeks: a 2.5-hour introductory lesson with a Low Vision Optometrist, Social Worker, and two Certified Low Vision Therapists, followed by five, 2.5-hour lessons which will include practical skills taught by the Certified Low Vision Therapists. It is a comprehensive skills training distance course introducing participants to foundational low vision concepts, skills, and current technologies for maximizing successful, independent daily living skills. After the virtual six-session course, participants can expect to feel more confident in using their vision and making changes in their environment for independent daily living skills. Thereafter, participants can be eligible for individualized Low Vision Therapy lessons. The classes will be taught via Zoom Video Conferencing, best viewed on a tablet, laptop, or computer (phone is not recommended for participation in this course due to small screen size for viewing class materials and resource options) at the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time): Week 1: Monday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 8 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 2: Monday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 15 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Week 3: Wednesday, February 22 and Monday, February 27 (due to the President’s Day Holiday observance Monday, February 20) – 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. If you are not with the California Department of Rehabilitation, and if you are age 55 and older, living in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity, there may be partial scholarship funding for training and course materials. For adults working with the California Department of Rehabilitation, please contact your Rehabilitation Counselor directly to discuss participation and referral. Currently this course registration is closed, however we are accepting referrals for our waitlist for our next available class (dates TBA). To register please contact Debbie Bacon at 415-694-7357 or Certified Low Vision Therapist, Gina di Grazia at gdigrazia@lighthouse-sf.org The class is limited to ten students. |
Feb 28(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: February 2023 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. February 7: The World of Accessible Reading Winter is the perfect season to curl up with a good book. Whether you like nonfiction or novels, join the access technology team, and we'll discuss the applications and tools you can use to read, as well as what's new in the world of accessible reading. RSVP online for The World of Accessible Reading or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. February 14: Exploring eReaders The National Library Service has developed digital Braille EReaders for use by library patrons, and these are now available in the state of California. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss and explore these devices. Braille-readers and book-lovers won't want to miss this one! RSVP online for Exploring eReaders or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. February 28: Virtual Meeting Platforms Join the Access Technology team as we explore and discuss the accessibility and usability of popular meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. RSVP online for Virtual Meeting Platforms or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 1
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Mar 2(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online) – Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Para registrarse, contacten a Jeffrey Colon JColon@lighthouse-sf.or o 415-694-7323. Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: JColon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. |
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Mar 6
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Mar 7(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join 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 RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum 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 RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
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Mar 13
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Mar 14(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join 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 RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum 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 RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 15
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Mar 16(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online) – Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos! Para registrarse, contacten a Jeffrey Colon JColon@lighthouse-sf.or o 415-694-7323. Join the LightHouse’s monthly access Technology Spanish meeting. Tecnología para todos is a space where users share their knowledge and experience. Each month, we talk about services, applications and devices available for blind and low vision users. This event will be conducted using the Zoom platform. You can connect to Zoom using a computer, an app, or by dialing in from any phone. Zoom meeting details will be provided when you rsvp by email to: JColon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323. |
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Mar 20
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Mar 21(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join 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 RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum 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 RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Mar 22
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Mar 23(1 event)
10:00 am: Introductory Tactile Map Workshop (in-person)10:00 am: Introductory Tactile Map Workshop (in-person) – LightHouse’s Rehabilitation Services and Media and Accessible Design departments are teaming up to present this free course on learning to read tactile maps. This workshop takes place at LightHouse East Bay in the Osher Conference Room. The address is Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, 94703. What will you learn?
Prerequisites:
LightHouse Braille Instructor, Divina Carlson; Senior Accessible Media and Braille Specialist, Frank Welte; Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Sarah McIntyre and tactile map aficionado, Jerry Kuns, will be facilitating this introductory training in the practical use of TMAP, tactile maps and tactile BART maps for Bay Area travelers. It must be noted that Jerry states he isn’t happier than when he has a good cappuccino in one hand and a tactile map in the other! Come join us in learning the language of tactile maps. To attend, please contact Briana Kusuma, at BKusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335 no later than Friday, March 17. In your email, please provide Briana your full name, phone number and your residential address, so that we can produce your home map prior to the training. Space is limited to 15 participants. Additional registrants will be placed on a waiting list. We will consider scheduling an additional session if there is sufficient interest. Students may attend with their TVI or O&M teacher. Because this is an in-person activity, we are requesting that you provide proof of vaccination upon entry and wear a mask during the event. This course is made possible thanks to a grant from the Federal Transportation Administration. |
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Mar 27
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Mar 28(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: March 2023 (online) – Join 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 RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 14: Open Forum 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 RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
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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!
