LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in January 2024
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Jan 3We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. 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 online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)
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Jan 3This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.
Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.
Gratitude VIBES (online)Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Jan 3Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.
January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make AssumptionsRSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jan 3Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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28th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium (in-person)
28th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium (in-person)
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Jan 428th Annual Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium, Connection is the Key: Building rapport, relationships, and realistic expectations
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Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Jan 10We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. 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 online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)
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Jan 10This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.
Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.
Gratitude VIBES (online)Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Jan 10Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.
January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make AssumptionsRSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jan 10Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Tecnologia para Todos (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (online)
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Jan 11Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
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Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
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Jan 16Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
January 16: 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 415-694-7684.January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. -
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Jan 17We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. 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 online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)
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Jan 17This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.
Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.
Gratitude VIBES (online)Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Jan 17Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.
January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make AssumptionsRSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jan 17Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Tecnologia para Todos (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (online)
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Jan 18Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19. -
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
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Jan 23Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
January 16: 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 415-694-7684.January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684. -
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19.Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)Stress Reduction & Meditation (online)
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Jan 24We offer a series of short, meditation-based practices each Wednesday morning for relaxation and stress reduction. The group is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners, and instruction is provided in all aspects of the practice. Instructor Ellen Simpson will be leading. 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 online for Stress Reduction & Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)Limited Series: Seated Tai Chi for the Blind and Visually Impaired (online)
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Jan 24This is a Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program (BORP) Adaptive Sports program, in partnership with Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Join Shifu Ralf Somack for this free, 16-week online class specifically designed for the blind and low vision community. This is a pilot program and participant feedback is important. This 45-minute class will be taught seated. Tai Chi is a set of slow, gentle exercises and a form of moving meditation practiced for relaxation, health, exercise, and self-defense. In this program, you will learn the first 24 movements of the Sun style system. Sun Style is particularly well suited for people new to Tai Chi as it is easy to perform and it contains powerful Qigong influences that calm the mind and promote deep breathing. Click the RSVP link below for more information and to register or email cynthia@borp.org.
Ralf Somack has taught Tai Chi and other Internal Chinese Martial Arts for many years at BORP and other locations throughout the Bay Area. He specializes in designing programs for seniors and the disabled community.
Gratitude VIBES (online)Gratitude VIBES (online)
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Jan 24Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Please join us for an inspiring series of student presentations, individual check-ins, and gratitude-closers.
January 3: Author, Kevin Brinckman, Courtney and Her Families
January 10: Inspired Voices: Echoing the Powerful Words of Legends
January 17: Sounds of Appreciation - Share your happy tunes with us and let the melody of gratitude play!
January 24: Friends
January 31: The Four Agreements: # 3, Don't Make AssumptionsRSVP online for Gratitude-VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Goalball with BORP (in-person)Goalball with BORP (in-person)
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Jan 24Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.
When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. BerkeleyFor more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org
Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.
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Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19. -
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
Introduction to Access Technology Winter 2024 Session (in-person)
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Jan 22 – Jan 26This event takes place daily January 22 through January 26 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street, Floor 10, Multipurpose Room (MPR) letter ACourse Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer the first in-person Introduction To Access Technology immersion. Join Kacie Cappello, Debbie Worstman, and Gabriel Griffith to explore the concepts and tools you will need to use devices confidently and comfortably. We will discuss access technology vocabulary in an approachable, digestible and jargon-free manner. We will provide overviews of low vision enhancements and spoken feedback tools available for computers, smartphones and tablets. There will be workshops on dedicated devices, getting to know your phone, options for notetaking, and access-optimized apps, resources and technical support contacts.Please note that lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own bagged lunch.
Course Prerequisites:
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:- Live in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Be new to Access Technology, having not received prior one-on-one or group training.
- Be curious and open to learning basic, beginner Access Technology specific information.
Be comfortable learning in a group setting. This means:- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Do give others a chance to ask questions if they haven’t gotten to do so already.
- Please refrain from sharing personal, private, or sensitive information.
How To RSVP:
To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, or call 415-694-7684, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, January 19. -
Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)
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Jan 30Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
January 16: 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 415-694-7684.January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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!
