9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)
– Mar 11
This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Fernando Macias 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 Mateo, 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, March 8.
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)
– Mar 12
This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Fernando Macias 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 Mateo, 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, March 8.
Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
March 5: Make the Most of Screen Magnification
Join the Access Technology team and we'll take a look at the magnification features of Windows and Mac computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.
March 12: Magnification on Mobile Devices
Join the Access Technology team and we'll take a look at the magnification features of our smartphones and tablets. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.
March 19: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices
Join the Access Technology team for a discussion on standalone magnification solutions. We'll dive into desktop and portable devices, and zoom in on the options that will optimize your visual experience.
March 26: Zooming In on the CloverBook Pro Products
The LightHouse Access Technology team is honored and delighted to welcome Justin Wesson of Irie AT, producers of the CloverBook digital video magnifiers, to discuss the functions and features of these outstanding and versatile devices.
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)
– Mar 13
This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Fernando Macias 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 Mateo, 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, March 8.
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)
– Mar 14
This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Fernando Macias 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 Mateo, 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, March 8.
9:30 am: Introduction to Access Technology (in-person)
– Mar 15
This class runs from March 11-15 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day.
Where:
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired of San Francisco
1155 Market Street
Course Description:
The Access Technology team is delighted to offer an in-person immersion introducing new students to access technology. Join Fernando Macias 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 Mateo, 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, and mention that you’d like to enroll in the Introduction To Access Technology course. Space is limited and registrations close on Friday, March 8.
10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)
– Mar 15
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:
Read mail
Read a bill
Read a letter on your own without someone else knowing your business
Identify what you have in the pantry (is the can beans or dog food?
Identify what currency you are handing a cashierCathy 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:
Have Seeing Al app downloaded on iPhone or Android.
Know how to use Siri and have it set up for iPhone users.
Have not received a phone stand from Earle Baum Center.
RSVP: To Cathy Mulhern at 707-206-8486 by calling Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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