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LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

The week's events

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Jan 28(1 event)

4:00 pm: Babes in Ho-lland: Audio-Described Performance & Haptic Tour (in-person)


Jan 28

WHAT: Babes in Ho-lland.
WHEN: Sunday, January 28 4.00pm Haptic Tour and 5.00pm Performance.
WHERE: Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94704.

From Shotgun Players. World Premiere! In the sunless Pittsburgh winter of 1996, two young women connect over a shared love for R&B but quickly discover something deeper. While attending a predominantly white college, these two Black students create their own bubble of self discovery, music, and sanctuary. The stress of first love, financial hardship, and future uncertainty threaten to destroy it.

Purchase tickets to Babes in Ho-lland.

After purchasing your ticket, contact the box office by email at boxoffice@shotgunplayers.org or phone 510-841-6500, extension 303 to let them know that you will need a listening device for the audio described portion of the performance.

Get more info on Babes in Ho-lland.

The live audio description for this performance will be provided by Gravity Access Services, Inc.

 

 

Jan 29
Jan 30(2 events)

1:00 pm: The Blind Telephone Network (dial-in)


Jan 30

Announcing the Blind Telephone Network 2024 program

The Blind Telephone network, originally founded by blind veterans, now is pleased to welcome all blind and low vision folks to join in phone calls will be held on Tuesday and Thursday of each week.

Tuesdays programs are what we call chit chat and chew the fat. During these sessions, most topics are acceptable; however, we refrain from discussing politics and religion. Prayer requests are acceptable, but will not be done during the call. This is a time for socializing, and sharing our experiences with blindness, in order to help others develop independence and self-confidence.

On Thursdays, we emphasize education, travel, technology, history, entertainment, and innovative role-models, etc.. These sessions will feature presenters on such topics as: Lewis and Clark expedition, Mt. Rushmore, railroad history and the mob museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.We encourage suggestions for topics or locations from our participants.

All sessions last for one (1) hour and start on time.

The call in number is: 605-475-5620, and the access code is: 3789127#. If you plan to save these numbers in your contacts, I recommend inserting two (2) commas between the main number and the access code.

Those wishing to receive an e-mail reminder for upcoming sessions or links provided by the presenter, should:

Send an e-mail to Doc Eudaly at deteacha@sbcglobal.net. Please put your full name, phone number, and email address in the body of your e-mail.

Calls for 2024 will begin on Tuesday, January 9.

For Thursday, January 11, our initial program will be on the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC.  We hope to hear you on these free telephone calls, where you can both learn and contribute

On behalf of the founding members,

Douglas “Doc” Eudaly, PH,D

1-559-999-2625

 

2:00 pm: Tech Together: January 2024 (Online)


Jan 30

Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.

January 16: Open Forum
Do you have a favorite tech tip or trick to share? Do you have questions about your tech setup? Do you have ideas about future Tech Together events? Join the Access Technology team for a fun and freeform discussion where we can all nerd out and learn about tech, together.
RSVP online for Open Forum, or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 23: Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2
From lights, to locks, to speakers, to appliances, join the Access Technology team and we’ll continue our discussion on the virtual assistants and devices you can use to make your home more connected and more accessible.
RSVP online for Smarten Up Your Home, Part 2or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

January 30: Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos
Ian Ramos of Access Ingenuity will be joining us to discuss speech recognition tools for access technology users.
RSVP online for Let's Talk About Speech Recognition, Featuring Ian Ramos or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.

Jan 31(1 event)

6:30 pm: Goalball with BORP (in-person)


Jan 31

Bay Are Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) Goalball Practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The practice is designed for beginners and experienced players. If you do not have your own equipment, we can provide you with both elbow and knee pads and eyeshades.

When: Wednesdays, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. Berkeley

For more details, please contact Brandon Young brandon@borp.org

Please note - Proof of full vaccination is required and will be checked for new participants.

Feb 1(2 events)

1:00 pm: The Blind Telephone Network (dial-in)


Feb 1

Announcing the Blind Telephone Network 2024 program

The Blind Telephone network, originally founded by blind veterans, now is pleased to welcome all blind and low vision folks to join in phone calls will be held on Tuesday and Thursday of each week.

Tuesdays programs are what we call chit chat and chew the fat. During these sessions, most topics are acceptable; however, we refrain from discussing politics and religion. Prayer requests are acceptable, but will not be done during the call. This is a time for socializing, and sharing our experiences with blindness, in order to help others develop independence and self-confidence.

On Thursdays, we emphasize education, travel, technology, history, entertainment, and innovative role-models, etc.. These sessions will feature presenters on such topics as: Lewis and Clark expedition, Mt. Rushmore, railroad history and the mob museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.We encourage suggestions for topics or locations from our participants.

All sessions last for one (1) hour and start on time.

The call in number is: 605-475-5620, and the access code is: 3789127#. If you plan to save these numbers in your contacts, I recommend inserting two (2) commas between the main number and the access code.

Those wishing to receive an e-mail reminder for upcoming sessions or links provided by the presenter, should:

Send an e-mail to Doc Eudaly at deteacha@sbcglobal.net. Please put your full name, phone number, and email address in the body of your e-mail.

Calls for 2024 will begin on Tuesday, January 9.

For Thursday, January 11, our initial program will be on the FDR Memorial in Washington, DC.  We hope to hear you on these free telephone calls, where you can both learn and contribute

On behalf of the founding members,

Douglas “Doc” Eudaly, PH,D

1-559-999-2625

 

2:00 pm: Tecnologia para Todos (online)


Feb 1

Join 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 Fernando Macias at FMacias@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7670

Feb 2(3 events)

10:00 am: Seeing AI Training for Seniors 65+ at Earle Baum Center (in-person)


Feb 2

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.

1:30 pm: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED: Audio Described Performance


Feb 2

Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA 94041

Pre show talk: 1:30 pm
Audio Described Performance: 2:00 pm

One of the greatest playwrights of our time returns to the stage in this open-hearted memoir charting one man’s journey of self-discovery through adversity, and what it means to be a Black artist in America. Originally performed by August Wilson himself, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED recounts his early days as a young poet, his first few jobs, encounters with racism, a stint in jail, divine connection with music, and the luminosity of love. Helmed by former Artistic Director and acclaimed Wilson interpreter Tim Bond, and brought to life by award-winning actor Steven Anthony Jones, this captivating production provides unique insights about the man behind some of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century.

For tickets, contact the Box Office at 1-877-662-8978 or boxoffice@theatreworks.org to purchase a ticket and pre-register for the audio described portion of the performance.

More information on HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED.

The live audio description for this performance will be provided by Gravity Access Services, Inc.

7:30 pm: HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED: Audio Described Performance


Feb 2

Where: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA 94041

Pre show talk: 7:30 pm
Audio Described Performance: 8:00 pm

One of the greatest playwrights of our time returns to the stage in this open-hearted memoir charting one man’s journey of self-discovery through adversity, and what it means to be a Black artist in America. Originally performed by August Wilson himself, HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED recounts his early days as a young poet, his first few jobs, encounters with racism, a stint in jail, divine connection with music, and the luminosity of love. Helmed by former Artistic Director and acclaimed Wilson interpreter Tim Bond, and brought to life by award-winning actor Steven Anthony Jones, this captivating production provides unique insights about the man behind some of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century.

For tickets, contact the Box Office at 1-877-662-8978 or boxoffice@theatreworks.org to purchase a ticket and pre-register for the audio described portion of the performance.

More information on HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED.

The live audio description for this performance will be provided by Gravity Access Services, Inc.

Feb 3

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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