LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
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Jan 18This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
Tech Together OnlineTech Together Online
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Jan 18Tech Together Online: Team Up on Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a robust virtual conferencing platform with solid accessibility support for access technology users. Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to join, schedule, and moderate meetings on Microsoft Teams.
RSVP for Tech Together Online: Team Up on Microsoft Teams.
Tuesday, January 18 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Tech Together Online: Get Together on Google Meet
Google Meet is Google's platform for hosting virtual meetings. How does its accessibility experience compare to that of other virtual conferencing contenders? Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to join, schedule and moderate meetings on Google Meet.
RSVP for Tech Together Online: Get Together on Google Meet
Tuesday, January 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
Get Moving: O&M for Independent Travel
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Jan 20This course is designed to offer foundational Orientation & Mobility knowledge, concepts, and skills in a friendly, small group atmosphere. It is intended for any individual who is new to blind and low vision skills training; waiting for one-on-one services; or would benefit from developing their existing skills with an in-depth O&M training refresher.
To RSVP, please contact Robert Alminana at ralminana@lighthouse-sf.org or Jennifer Huey jhuey@lighthouse-sf.org. Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 11.
Tecnología para TodosTecnología para Todos
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Jan 20Tecnología para Todos, es un espacio en donde los usuarios comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias. Cada mes conversamos sobre distintos servicios, aplicaciones y dispositivos disponibles para personas ciegas y con baja visión. ¡Te esperamos!
Jueves, 20 de enero del 2 al 4 pacifico
Este evento será programado en la plataforma Zoom. Podrá acceder a Zoom desde una computadora, dispositivo móvil, o marcando directamente desde cualquier teléfono. Recibirá los datos de la reunión de Zoom al confirmar su participación mediante correo electrónico a: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org o dejando un mensaje de voz al (415) 694-7323.Join our 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.
Thursday, January 20 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
RSVP to Jeffrey Colon at JColon@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7323.
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2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Applications Open
2022 Holman Prize for Blind Ambition Applications Open
Jan 21Now in its sixth year, the Holman Prize for Blind Ambition awards up to $25,000 each to three blind people with ideas that will challenge misconceptions about blindness worldwide. If you will be at least 18 years of age by October 1, 2022 and are blind or legally blind, you can apply. Applications open on Friday, January 21 at noon Pacific Standard Time or GMT/UTC -8.
Spanish Audio Described Movie ClubSpanish Audio Described Movie Club
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Jan 21When: Friday January 21, 2022 from 8:00 – 10:30 PM
Who: Blind and low-vision teens and young adults
RSVP: Contact Daisy Soto at dsoto@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7328
Looking for something new to do on Friday night’s? We’re excited to announce a new 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, we hope you’ll join us on January 22nd for this new program premier!
For our first gathering we will be watching Black Widow, a Marvel thriller about Avenger Natasha Romanoff and her past as a spy.
*Note: Black Widow is rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of violence/action, some language, and thematic material.”*
Reunion de Audio Descripción en Español
Cuando: Enero 22 2022 8:00 – 10:30 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 de presentar nuestro nuevo programa para jóvenes, una reunión para mirar películas 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 el estreno de este nuevo programa.
Nuestra primera película será Black Widow, la historia de Natasha Romanoff Y su pasado como espía.
*Nota: esta película es clasificada PG 13 por lenguaje y algunas escenas de violencia.*
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!
