LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2022
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Sterling Adaptives OrCam Demonstration at LightHouse SF (in-person)
Sterling Adaptives OrCam Demonstration at LightHouse SF (in-person)
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Nov 1Sterling Adaptives, who provide the latest in access technology products for people who are blind, low vision or have other disabilities, is providing a free demonstration of two OrCam products on November 1 in partnership with the LightHouse Access Technology department.
The products demonstrated will be the OrCam MyEye 2 and the OrCam Read, both of which are access technology devices which access print using text-to-speech and Voice Assistant technology.
OrCam MyEye 2
This is a wearable device that attaches to glasses. It’s activated by pointing gestures or by following the wearer’s gaze and reads printed and digital text aloud. It also helps with navigation and object recognition. It includes interactive reading, which allows the wearer to do a voice search for specific text or assist with identification of objects.
Watch a short video on the OrCam MyEye 2.
OrCam Read
This handheld device reads any printed or digital text at the push of a button. User can start reading from any point on a specific page, and also connect to Bluetooth or wired headphones.
Watch a short video on the OrCam Read.
Event Details
What: OrCam Demonstration by Sterling Adaptives
When: Tuesday, November 1, from 10:a00 am to noon
Where: LightHouse San Francisco, 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco
RSVP: Register online for the OrCam demonstration. If you have any questions, please email JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7618.
To learn more about OrCam, visit orcam.com.
Tech Together: November 2022 (online)Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
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Nov 1Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.
What's Up with Watches
Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables.
Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Keep in Touch with Tech
Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives.
Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Talk Shopping
We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.
Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
What's Cooking!
Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.
Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire (online)
Enchanted Hills Camp Virtual Campfire (online)
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Nov 5Join a fun-filled evening that will consist of all your favorite real campfire traditions, including camp’s traditional opening campfire ceremony rituals, special guest performances, and singalongs. Campfire attendees will also be informed of rebuild updates and all other camp related program offerings.
To register for the event and get the Zoom link for the virtual campfire, please contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
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Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
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Nov 8Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.
What's Up with Watches
Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables.
Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Keep in Touch with Tech
Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives.
Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Talk Shopping
We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.
Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
What's Cooking!
Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.
Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)
Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)
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Nov 10Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go!
When:
Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 11/17/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/01/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/08/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/15/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.Where:
This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities.
Course Prerequisites
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
- Live in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Have an iPhone with up-to-date software and the ability to download apps.
- Be comfortable independently exploring new iPhone apps.
- Be comfortable using your phone and its accessibility features, (VoiceOver, Zoom, etc), to access information on the screen.
- Be comfortable using your phone in different environments and in all lighting conditions.
- Be comfortable listening to and processing multiple sources of audio feedback.
- Be comfortable using the phone outdoors to obtain information about your environment while traveling.
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment.
RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7.
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Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
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Nov 15Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.
What's Up with Watches
Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables.
Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Keep in Touch with Tech
Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives.
Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Talk Shopping
We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.
Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
What's Cooking!
Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.
Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)
Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)
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Nov 17Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go!
When:
Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 11/17/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/01/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/08/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/15/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.Where:
This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities.
Course Prerequisites
To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
- Live in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
- Have an iPhone with up-to-date software and the ability to download apps.
- Be comfortable independently exploring new iPhone apps.
- Be comfortable using your phone and its accessibility features, (VoiceOver, Zoom, etc), to access information on the screen.
- Be comfortable using your phone in different environments and in all lighting conditions.
- Be comfortable listening to and processing multiple sources of audio feedback.
- Be comfortable using the phone outdoors to obtain information about your environment while traveling.
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment.
RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7.
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Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)/Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)
Spanish Audio-Description Club (online)/Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español (en línea)
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Nov 18Looking for something new to do on Friday nights? We’re excited to announce a the return of the Spanish audio described movie club for teens and young adults. Whether you’re a fluent speaker or just want to brush up on some Spanish skills and connect with friends over an action-packed movie, or show we hope you’ll join us every third Friday of the month at 8:00 PM!
This month we will be watching the next episode of Hawkeye, one of the latest Marvel series releases!
Friday, November 18, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
RSVP by November 17 to Daisy Soto at DSoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328
Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español
Cuando: Noviembre 18, 2022 8:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Quién: jóvenes ciegos y de baja vista.
RSVP: Para registrarse, contacten a Daisy Soto dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org o 415-694-7328
Buscando algo nuevo que hacer los viernes por la tarde? Estamos muy emocionados en presentar el regreso de nuestro programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas y series con audio descripción en español! No importa si son fluidos en español, o si simplemente quieren practicar el idioma un poco más conviviendo con amigos y mirando una nueva película. Espero que todos nos puedan acompañar para Este programa, cada tercer Viernes del mes a las 8:00 PM.
Este mes miraremos el siguiente capítulo de Hawkeye, una de las nuevas aventuras de Marvel.
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Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
Tech Together: November 2022 (online)
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Nov 22Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other.
What's Up with Watches
Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables.
Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Keep in Touch with Tech
Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives.
Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
Talk Shopping
We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence.
Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
What's Cooking!
Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays.
Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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!
