LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Jan 31(2 events)
10:30 am: BART Safety Training (in-person)10:30 am: BART Safety Training (in-person) – Join LightHouse and the BART Accessibility Team at the Oakland 19th Street BART station, upper level, for a BART Safety Training. Are you a regular BART commuter, or do you only use it when you absolutely have to? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were to accidently fall into the tracks on a BART platform? Do you know how to contact the operator for help while on a BART train? What do you do if there are no seats available? This event will give you the opportunity to inspect a full-scale model of the track with the elusive “third rail”, along with the cubby area under the platform where one can remain safe if a train were coming. We will have a hands-on experience in a BART car to check out the seating arrangements, the door to transfer to the next car, and the location of all the safety features. The LightHouse Media and Accessible Design Lab staff will also be on hand to show you the tactile BART station maps that are available for you to order. RSVP is strongly encouraged to ensure attendees have an opportunity to access all aspects of the presentation. To RSVP or if you have additional questions, contact Sheri Albers at SAlbers@lighthouse-sf.org, or 415-694-7331. 2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2023 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2023 (online) – January 17: Fabulous File Storage Whether you need to back up your files, share files with others, or keep more data than your device will hold, cloud-based file storage can be a useful tool in your toolbox. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss options for accessible online storage. RSVP online for Fabulous File Storage or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. January 24: Meeting Up and Making Friends Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss accessible ways to find meetups, make friends, and enjoy events in a reopening world. RSVP online for Meeting Up and Making Friends or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. January 31: Take a Ride Join the Access Technology team, and we'll take a tour of popular rideshare applications. We'll also discuss strategies for safety and smooth sailing while you're on the road. RSVP online for Take a Ride or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
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Feb 1(1 event)
(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2023 Sessions Registration Opens(All day): Enchanted Hills Camp Summer 2023 Sessions Registration Opens (All day) Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) is back for a full summer of camp sessions this summer! Registration will open on February 1, with more info to follow. For now, check out the different sessions that will be offered.
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Feb 2(1 event)
9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person)9:30 am: LightHouse and AARP Tax Support (in-person) – LightHouse is again partnering with AARP’s Tax-Aide Program to provide free tax filing support at 1155 Market Street this tax filing season. AARP will be at LightHouse HQ on Mondays and Thursdays from February 2 – April 13, 2023. Appointments are required and they can be made for 9:30 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by leaving a voicemail at 415-694-7648 or completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MsNHzhK3Hc This is open to anyone who needs support filing their federal and California state tax returns for the tax years 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. (note: each year requires a separate appointment and we can only complete tax years 2019, 2020, and 2021 in March). There is no requirement based on age, income level, or San Francisco residency. Please bring with you:
COVID-19 Requirements:Masks must be worn at all times. Out of Scope:If any of these situations apply to you, you may be out of scope for AARP. If you think that you are out of scope, please feel free to call us so that we can confirm.
There are some specific requirements and not all taxes will be able to be completed by AARP volunteers; these will be addressed when the appointments are made. If you have any questions, please call 415-694-7648. Thank you. |
Feb 3(3 events)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Let's Talk Travel (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Let's Talk Travel (in-person) (All day) Where: LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street in San Francisco) February 3 at 4:00 pm through February 5 at noon Whether it’s for work, recreation, or a multitude of other reasons, independent travel is a significant part of the transition student experience. Join us this February for a weekend all about the importance of travel, filled with conversations with mentors and professionals, and plenty of opportunities to try out your independent navigation skills throughout San Francisco. Youth Employment Services (YES) Workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the February YES Weekend Workshop, please:
Please note: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 plus boosters when applicable is required to join this event. 5:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online)5:00 pm: EHC Virtual Campfire (online) – These fun-filled evenings 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. RSVP to Andrew Martinez at Amartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club; Wednesday Netflix Series (online) – We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly gathering takes place Friday evenings at 8:00 pm., where we watch the next episode of our series and connect with your LightHouse and EHC friends. Now that we’ve watched all that we could from the world of Daredevil, our club will be switching things up and will start watching the new series, Wednesday, in early February. For those unfamiliar with the show, check out the trailer. ***Parents Please Note*** Wednesday is rated TV-14 for fear, language, and violence which means some content may not be suitable for kids under 14. IMDB has a parental guide that goes into greater detail about why the show received this rating. Read the Parent Guide for Wednesday. Who: teens and young adults who are blind or are low vision What: Wednesday with the Reel Escape Audio Description Club via Zoom When: Friday evenings @ 8:00 pm Where: anywhere you can access a zoom meeting RSVP: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm the day before the program If you are interested in signing up or have any questions about the Reel Escape Audio Description Club, please contact Jamey Gump by email at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372. |
Feb 4(1 event)
(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Let's Talk Travel (in-person)(All day): YES Weekend Workshop: Let's Talk Travel (in-person) (All day) Where: LightHouse Headquarters (1155 Market Street in San Francisco) February 3 at 4:00 pm through February 5 at noon Whether it’s for work, recreation, or a multitude of other reasons, independent travel is a significant part of the transition student experience. Join us this February for a weekend all about the importance of travel, filled with conversations with mentors and professionals, and plenty of opportunities to try out your independent navigation skills throughout San Francisco. Youth Employment Services (YES) Workshops are monthly weekend-long learning experiences for youth and young adults who are enthusiastic about realizing their dream careers, emphasizing the vocational enrichment of low vision and blind youth, providing access to a multifaceted array of mentorship, employment readiness skills, and alternative accessible techniques. Each YES workshop focuses on a specific theme and offers an array of self-advocacy, assistive technology, living skills, and soft skills curricula empowering students to strive toward future employment or post-secondary educational success. The weekend is spent learning from blind and low vision mentors, connecting with blind and low vision peers, and engaging in creative hands-on activities which further support youth to explore and achieve their individualized and professional goals.
Things to Bring:
If you are interested in participating in the February YES Weekend Workshop, please:
Please note: Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 plus boosters when applicable is required to join this event. |
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!