LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in August 2023
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Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 1Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
August 1: Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps.
Join the Access Technology team to navigate the world of music streaming services. We will also discuss Audio formats such as HiFi and lossless.RSVP online for Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 8: All about Audio Gear
Join the Access Technology team to explore a wide variety of audio recording and audio producing gear! We will discuss microphones, earbuds, headsets, speakers, amplifiers, and more.RSVP online for All about Audio Gear, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 15: Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!
Join the Access Technology team, and we will discuss the ins-and-outs of audio recording. We will address using the iPhone, using audio interfaces, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Reaper, GarageBand and Ableton Live.RSVP online for Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 22: Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts
Join the Access Technology team to talk all about podcasting! We will demystify equipment, dedicated services, servers, environmental considerations, etc.RSVP online for Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 29: Get in Touch with Tactile Icons
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Anne DeWitte, of Tangible Surface Research, to the Tech Together community! Tangible Surface Research produces the Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System, (HALOS), and sells premade and custom sets of tactile icons to make inaccessible home appliances accessible. Anne will be discussing the importance, use cases, and development of these products, and sharing how community members like you can get your hands on some tactile icons.RSVP online for Get in Touch with Tactile Icons, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Aug 2We 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 Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 2Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. From uplifting songs to personal stories of overcoming adversity. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.
August Theme: Stories of Gratitude
August 2: Someone Helped My Mom, a daughter’s story
August 9: Tails of Gratitude, paws that changed our lives
August 16: NO CLASS
August 23: Closer Than Ever, siblings' thankful ties
August 30: Grateful Melodies Week, embracing the music of gratitudeRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Aug 3Join 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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NLS eReader workshop (in-person)
NLS eReader workshop (in-person)
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Aug 4The San Francisco Public Library Talking Books and Braille Center (TBBC) and LightHouse are excited to announce our upcoming workshop, an Introduction to the National Library Service (NLS) eReader. The workshop provides a basic orientation to the eReader, starting with getting familiar with the layout of the device and basic functionality of the thumb keys. We will cover how to read a Braille book from an NLS cartridge and the various navigation options available in the eReader’s Book Reader. Workshop attendees will be able to receive additional one-on-one training with members of TBBC and LightHouse staff.
This workshop will be held in person at the LightHouse headquarters at 1155 Market St, 10th floor. The work is open to both LightHouse students and TBBC patrons.
Registration for this workshop is required, as space is limited.
To register, please call us at 415-557-4253 or email talkingbooks@sfpl.org with the following information:
- Your name
- Preferred Braille grade (uncontracted or contracted Braille)
- If you need assistance getting to the LightHouse from the Main branch of the San Francisco Public library.
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Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)
Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)
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Aug 7Vision is a peer-led drop-in support group that runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, “When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery”. Every first and third Monday of the month, we meet to discuss different topics and share our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. We are people with similar experiences who genuinely want to support one another in all aspects of living independently with our changing vision. Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book available on BARD (DBC11619).
August Topics
August 7: A Home That Works for Everyone (Chapter 7)
"When you have practiced making requests in stores and at reception desks, it’s time to start on roommates or family. This is tough. Everyone wants to have things the way they like them. Advocating for changes—at least in shared spaces—is a long job."August 21: Social Encounters Without Good Vision (Chapter 8)
"You know you have lost good vision, but what exactly is missing? Why can talking to a friend seem like speaking into the void? Of course it’s all the visual cues you are missing. In psychological jargon they are called visual paralinguistics—information you get from eyes, faces, and body language, which often communicate more than the words. This is why you need some new strategies. It’s like learning a new part of your job. "Future Topics
09/04: Independent Socializing (Chapter 9)
09/18: Getting Out on Your Own (Chapter 10)
10/02: Personal Recovery (Chapter 11)
10/16: Whole Person Again (Chapter 12)RSVP online for Vision: Peer-led Support Group or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 8Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
August 1: Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps.
Join the Access Technology team to navigate the world of music streaming services. We will also discuss Audio formats such as HiFi and lossless.RSVP online for Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 8: All about Audio Gear
Join the Access Technology team to explore a wide variety of audio recording and audio producing gear! We will discuss microphones, earbuds, headsets, speakers, amplifiers, and more.RSVP online for All about Audio Gear, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 15: Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!
Join the Access Technology team, and we will discuss the ins-and-outs of audio recording. We will address using the iPhone, using audio interfaces, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Reaper, GarageBand and Ableton Live.RSVP online for Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 22: Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts
Join the Access Technology team to talk all about podcasting! We will demystify equipment, dedicated services, servers, environmental considerations, etc.RSVP online for Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 29: Get in Touch with Tactile Icons
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Anne DeWitte, of Tangible Surface Research, to the Tech Together community! Tangible Surface Research produces the Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System, (HALOS), and sells premade and custom sets of tactile icons to make inaccessible home appliances accessible. Anne will be discussing the importance, use cases, and development of these products, and sharing how community members like you can get your hands on some tactile icons.RSVP online for Get in Touch with Tactile Icons, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Aug 9We 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 Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 9Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. From uplifting songs to personal stories of overcoming adversity. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.
August Theme: Stories of Gratitude
August 2: Someone Helped My Mom, a daughter’s story
August 9: Tails of Gratitude, paws that changed our lives
August 16: NO CLASS
August 23: Closer Than Ever, siblings' thankful ties
August 30: Grateful Melodies Week, embracing the music of gratitudeRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 15Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
August 1: Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps.
Join the Access Technology team to navigate the world of music streaming services. We will also discuss Audio formats such as HiFi and lossless.RSVP online for Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 8: All about Audio Gear
Join the Access Technology team to explore a wide variety of audio recording and audio producing gear! We will discuss microphones, earbuds, headsets, speakers, amplifiers, and more.RSVP online for All about Audio Gear, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 15: Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!
Join the Access Technology team, and we will discuss the ins-and-outs of audio recording. We will address using the iPhone, using audio interfaces, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Reaper, GarageBand and Ableton Live.RSVP online for Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 22: Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts
Join the Access Technology team to talk all about podcasting! We will demystify equipment, dedicated services, servers, environmental considerations, etc.RSVP online for Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 29: Get in Touch with Tactile Icons
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Anne DeWitte, of Tangible Surface Research, to the Tech Together community! Tangible Surface Research produces the Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System, (HALOS), and sells premade and custom sets of tactile icons to make inaccessible home appliances accessible. Anne will be discussing the importance, use cases, and development of these products, and sharing how community members like you can get your hands on some tactile icons.RSVP online for Get in Touch with Tactile Icons, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Aug 16We 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 Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Aug 17Join 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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Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)
Vision: Peer-led Support Group (online)
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Aug 21Vision is a peer-led drop-in support group that runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, “When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery”. Every first and third Monday of the month, we meet to discuss different topics and share our experiences, thoughts, and knowledge. We are people with similar experiences who genuinely want to support one another in all aspects of living independently with our changing vision. Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book available on BARD (DBC11619).
August Topics
August 7: A Home That Works for Everyone (Chapter 7)
"When you have practiced making requests in stores and at reception desks, it’s time to start on roommates or family. This is tough. Everyone wants to have things the way they like them. Advocating for changes—at least in shared spaces—is a long job."August 21: Social Encounters Without Good Vision (Chapter 8)
"You know you have lost good vision, but what exactly is missing? Why can talking to a friend seem like speaking into the void? Of course it’s all the visual cues you are missing. In psychological jargon they are called visual paralinguistics—information you get from eyes, faces, and body language, which often communicate more than the words. This is why you need some new strategies. It’s like learning a new part of your job. "Future Topics
09/04: Independent Socializing (Chapter 9)
09/18: Getting Out on Your Own (Chapter 10)
10/02: Personal Recovery (Chapter 11)
10/16: Whole Person Again (Chapter 12)RSVP online for Vision: Peer-led Support Group or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 22Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
August 1: Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps.
Join the Access Technology team to navigate the world of music streaming services. We will also discuss Audio formats such as HiFi and lossless.RSVP online for Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 8: All about Audio Gear
Join the Access Technology team to explore a wide variety of audio recording and audio producing gear! We will discuss microphones, earbuds, headsets, speakers, amplifiers, and more.RSVP online for All about Audio Gear, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 15: Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!
Join the Access Technology team, and we will discuss the ins-and-outs of audio recording. We will address using the iPhone, using audio interfaces, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Reaper, GarageBand and Ableton Live.RSVP online for Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 22: Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts
Join the Access Technology team to talk all about podcasting! We will demystify equipment, dedicated services, servers, environmental considerations, etc.RSVP online for Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 29: Get in Touch with Tactile Icons
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Anne DeWitte, of Tangible Surface Research, to the Tech Together community! Tangible Surface Research produces the Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System, (HALOS), and sells premade and custom sets of tactile icons to make inaccessible home appliances accessible. Anne will be discussing the importance, use cases, and development of these products, and sharing how community members like you can get your hands on some tactile icons.RSVP online for Get in Touch with Tactile Icons, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Aug 23We 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 Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 23Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. From uplifting songs to personal stories of overcoming adversity. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.
August Theme: Stories of Gratitude
August 2: Someone Helped My Mom, a daughter’s story
August 9: Tails of Gratitude, paws that changed our lives
August 16: NO CLASS
August 23: Closer Than Ever, siblings' thankful ties
August 30: Grateful Melodies Week, embracing the music of gratitudeRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
Tech Together: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 29Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
August 1: Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps.
Join the Access Technology team to navigate the world of music streaming services. We will also discuss Audio formats such as HiFi and lossless.RSVP online for Go with the Flow with Music Streaming Apps, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 8: All about Audio Gear
Join the Access Technology team to explore a wide variety of audio recording and audio producing gear! We will discuss microphones, earbuds, headsets, speakers, amplifiers, and more.RSVP online for All about Audio Gear, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 15: Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!
Join the Access Technology team, and we will discuss the ins-and-outs of audio recording. We will address using the iPhone, using audio interfaces, and digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Reaper, GarageBand and Ableton Live.RSVP online for Is This Thing On? Get Ready to Record!, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 22: Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts
Join the Access Technology team to talk all about podcasting! We will demystify equipment, dedicated services, servers, environmental considerations, etc.RSVP online for Let’s Cast Those Pods: All about Recording Podcasts, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
August 29: Get in Touch with Tactile Icons
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Anne DeWitte, of Tangible Surface Research, to the Tech Together community! Tangible Surface Research produces the Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System, (HALOS), and sells premade and custom sets of tactile icons to make inaccessible home appliances accessible. Anne will be discussing the importance, use cases, and development of these products, and sharing how community members like you can get your hands on some tactile icons.RSVP online for Get in Touch with Tactile Icons, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
Stress Reduction and Meditation (online)
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Aug 30We 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 Jeffrey Schneider has more than 40 years of meditation and teaching experience. It is a virtual class using the Zoom platform—everyone is welcome as little or often as they like. Dial in, find a comfo rtable position, breathe deeply, clear your head, and de-stress.
RSVP online to Stress Reduction and Meditation or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)Gratitude VIBES: August 2023 (online)
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Aug 30Gratitude-VIBES are Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. Join us for an inspiring series of student presentations. From uplifting songs to personal stories of overcoming adversity. Individual check-ins and a gratitude exercise follow presentations.
August Theme: Stories of Gratitude
August 2: Someone Helped My Mom, a daughter’s story
August 9: Tails of Gratitude, paws that changed our lives
August 16: NO CLASS
August 23: Closer Than Ever, siblings' thankful ties
August 30: Grateful Melodies Week, embracing the music of gratitudeRSVP online for Gratitude VIBES or to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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!
