LightHouse will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Events in June 2024
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May 26(1 event)
(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person)(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person) (All day) Where: Hyatt Regency SFO Main Hotel @ 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 What: KublaCon is dedicated to bringing people together from all walks of life to congregate in a magical place where games of every imaginable kind can be played as a joyous community. Why: Because tabletop games bring are a blast, and KublaCon has proudly partnered with LightHouse to bring light to the world of accessible games! More details to come! Register for your badge at kublacon.com. |
May 27(1 event)
(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person)(All day): LightHouse at KublaCon (in-person) (All day) Where: Hyatt Regency SFO Main Hotel @ 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010 What: KublaCon is dedicated to bringing people together from all walks of life to congregate in a magical place where games of every imaginable kind can be played as a joyous community. Why: Because tabletop games bring are a blast, and KublaCon has proudly partnered with LightHouse to bring light to the world of accessible games! More details to come! Register for your badge at kublacon.com. |
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May 31(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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Jun 3(1 event)
11:00 am: Technology Club at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)11:00 am: Technology Club at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – This is a blended meeting which means you may attend in person on campus or by phone. |
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Jun 6(2 events)
9:00 am: LightHouse & Xfinity Comcast Roundtable Discussion on Latest Accessibility Trends (in-person)9:00 am: LightHouse & Xfinity Comcast Roundtable Discussion on Latest Accessibility Trends (in-person) – Please join us for an opportunity to meet Tom Wlodkowski, VP of Accessibility at Comcast, during his visit to California. We'll be discussing the latest accessibility trends along with our efforts for greater digital inclusion and access with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired – San Francisco. All Access Tech enthusiasts are welcome! Refreshments will be provided. When: Thursday, June 6, 9:00 am to 11:00 am This event is brought to you by Xfinity Comcast and LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (online)5:30 pm: LightHouse Board Meeting Open to the Public (online) – Members of the public are invited to attend the Thursday, June 6th meeting of the Board of Directors of San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This meeting will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom and runs from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific. 30 minutes will be reserved for public comment, and members of the public will have up to three minutes to comment. If you would like to reserve a slot to speak, please complete the LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Please submit your RSVP as far in advance as possible. RSVPs and requests to speak must be received before noon Pacific on Wednesday, Jun 5th to be included in the agenda. If you would like to attend the virtual meeting, please fill LightHouse Public Comment and RSVP Sign Up form. Whether you plan to have a public comment or not, you will need to fill out this form to get the Zoom info. Zoom information will be emailed to you closer to the date of the board meeting. |
Jun 7(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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Jun 10(1 event)
9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person) – Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session Course Description:The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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. Class Names & Dates:Class 1: What is Access Technology? Class 2: Access Technology on Computers Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6 Where: Course Prerequisites:To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must: How To RSVP:To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Thursday, June 6. |
Jun 11(3 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person) – Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session Course Description:The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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. Class Names & Dates:Class 1: What is Access Technology? Class 2: Access Technology on Computers Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6 Where: Course Prerequisites:To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must: How To RSVP:To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Thursday, June 6. 1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (in-person)1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (in-person) – This is a Spanish language social group that meets once a month on every 2nd Tuesday. Beginning, April 9, 2024 the group will alternate the meeting location between the San Francisco Public Library and LightHouse every other month. And feel free to stick around for the Spanish Book Club right after this at 2:00 pm. Please contact Esmeralda Soto 415-694-7323 or via e-mail at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any additional information. Este es un grupo social de habla hispana que se reúne una vez al mes cada 2 martes. A partir del 9 de abril de 2024, el grupo alternará el lugar de reunión entre la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco y LightHouse. También si quieren acompañarnos para el club de libros será a las 2 PM después de Los Visionarios. Comuníquese con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o por correo electrónico al ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org para cualquier información adicional 2:00 pm: Spanish Book Club (in-person)2:00 pm: Spanish Book Club (in-person) – This is a Spanish language book club that meets once a month on every 2nd Tuesday. Beginning, April 9, 2024 the group will alternate the meeting location between the San Francisco Public Library and LightHouse. If you’re available, you can also join us for Los Visionarios, the Spanish language social group that meets in the same place just before this at 1:00 pm. Please contact Esmeralda Soto 415-694-7323 or via e-mail at ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org for any additional information Este es un club de lectura en español que se reúne una vez al mes cada 2º martes. A partir del 9 de abril de 2024, el grupo alternará el lugar de reunión entre la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco y LightHouse. Si están disponibles por favor de acompañarnos para el grupo social de Los Visionarios aquí mismo a las 1 PM Comuníquese con Esmeralda Soto al 415-694-7323 o por correo electrónico al ESoto@lighthouse-sf.org para cualquier información adicional |
Jun 12(1 event)
9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person) – Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session Course Description:The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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. Class Names & Dates:Class 1: What is Access Technology? Class 2: Access Technology on Computers Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6 Where: Course Prerequisites:To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must: How To RSVP:To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Thursday, June 6. |
Jun 13(1 event)
9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person) – Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session Course Description:The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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. Class Names & Dates:Class 1: What is Access Technology? Class 2: Access Technology on Computers Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6 Where: Course Prerequisites:To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must: How To RSVP:To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Thursday, June 6. |
Jun 14(2 events)
9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person)9:30 am: Introduction to AT Summer Session: June 2024 (in-person) – Introduction To Access Technology, June 2024 Session Course Description:The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Kacie Cappello, Fernando Macias, and Jacques Law 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, 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. Class Names & Dates:Class 1: What is Access Technology? Class 2: Access Technology on Computers Class 3: Access Technology on Mobile Devices Class 4: Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Class 5: Workshops 4, 5, and 6 Where: Course Prerequisites:To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must: How To RSVP:To RSVP, please send an email to the LightHouse Access Technology department, at@lighthouse-sf.org, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Thursday, June 6. 10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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Jun 21(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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Jun 27(1 event)
2:00 pm: LightHouse Day (in person)2:00 pm: LightHouse Day (in person) – In June 2023, the City of San Francisco honored LightHouse with a Proclamation for our commitment to promoting independence, equity, and employment to the blind and low vision community. This year we are continuing the tradition by honoring another LightHouse enterprise, LightHouse ECO, with a LightHouse Day Declaration by the City of Alameda and reception to follow. Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024 |
Jun 28(1 event)
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person) – Attention to Sonoma County Residents who have low vision and are 65 or older. Interested in learning more about using Al apps on your iPhone or Android? The Earle Baum Center is offering a free phone stand and two hours of training on how to use the Seeing Al App on iPhone and Android. Cathy Mulhern will be teaching you how to use the Seeing Al App to:
What you need: Bring your phone and materials you want to be able to read and that you currently rely on others to read for you such as mail, a can of food etc. Where: Earle Baum Center at 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 When: Fridays from 10:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Room 3. Prerequisites:
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. |
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Jul 1(1 event)
11:00 am: Technology Club at Earle Baum Center (hybrid)11:00 am: Technology Club at Earle Baum Center (hybrid) – This is a blended meeting which means you may attend in person on campus or by phone. |
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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.
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