LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)
The Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike Cole (online)
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Mar 20What does it really mean to be a person who is blind or who has low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, will lead this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness, from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies. There's always a lively crowd sharing their own experiences, so make a cup of coffee (or tea), sit in your favorite chair, and call in to chat about the business of blindness.
RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
Vison: Peer-Led Support Group (online)Vison: Peer-Led Support Group (online)
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Mar 20March dates: March 6 & 20
Vision is a solutions-based and peer-led support group. Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, we 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.
RSVP online for Vision Peer-Led Support Group or call 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: March 2023 (online)
Tech Together: March 2023 (online)
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Mar 21Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
March 7: Make the Most of Screen Magnification
We'll take a look at the magnification features of our mobile devices and computers. Whether you use magnification every day or every once in a while, you won’t want to miss this helpful overview.RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Magnification or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
March 14: 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 415-694-7618.
March 21: What's New in the World of Access Technology: Updates from CSUN
We'll share updates and insights after the 38th annual CSUN Assistive Technology conference.RSVP online for Updates from CSUN or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
March 28: Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices
We'll have 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.RSVP online for Outstanding Standalone Magnification Devices or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618.
30% & Growing (in-person)30% & Growing (in-person)
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Mar 2130% & Growing heads over the Bay Bridge into Berkeley! This month we will be gathering for drinks and socializing at Triple Rock Brewing (1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704), a local Berkeley classic. Come out and enjoy food, drinks and comradery with others who are blind and low vision in different stages of their career. For those interested, there will be a group meeting at Lighthouse and traveling to Triple Rock together. Contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642 for more details.
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Create In Community Art Class: March 2023 (in-person)
Create In Community Art Class: March 2023 (in-person)
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Mar 23Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space at LightHouse San Francisco (1155 Market) to explore a different art process, style or media each moth while connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert.
This March, we will create a variety of painted and textured papers that we will later use as collage materials to create colorful and tactile artworks.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
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Inclusive Innovations: The Future of Accessible Work (hybrid)
Inclusive Innovations: The Future of Accessible Work (hybrid)
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Mar 24
LightHouse is pleased to partner with Envision for Inclusive Innovations, a free disruptive tech event at LightHouse San Francisco headquarters on March 24.
Disruptive technology is an innovation that significantly alters the way that consumers, industries, or businesses operate, bringing about major changes in people’s lives. Inclusive Innovations was created to focus attention and understanding on the future of workplace accessibility for employees who are blind or who have low vision.
Representatives from across industry, technology, and employees who are blind and who have low vision, will come together to discuss ideas and share insights on the latest technology trends, new workplace practices, and the role of Inclusive Innovation in shaping the future of workplace accessibility, inclusivity and happiness.
Guests will also be able to meet innovators and try out the next generation of assistive technologies firsthand.
The event includes introductory remarks, a panel discussion, audience Q&A, a tech fair and networking drinks and bites.
Speakers include:
Vanessa Vigar - Chief Marketing Officer, Envision
Sharon Giovinazzo - CEO, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Mike May - Chief Evangelist GoodMaps, Sendero Group Founder and author
Karthik Kannan - Chief Technology Officer & Founder, Envision
Iolanda Antunes - Enterprise Product Manager, LinkedIn
Hoby Wedler, - Ph. D. Blind Entrepreneur, chemist, sensory expert and educator
John Gassman - Guest Reservations, Walt Disney
Hunter Benedict - Product Manager at GoogleThere will be 5-minute demos from the following innovators:
Be My Eyes
Goodmaps
Aira
Rebokeh
EnvisionWhat: Inclusive Innovations: Creating Workplace Accessibility and Happiness
When: Friday, March 24, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Pacific
Where: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 1155 Market St. San Francisco (Directions to LightHouse San Francisco)
RSVP: Register for Inclusive Innovations for freeCan’t make it in person? You may register for the Inclusive Innovations webinar to hear the panel.
Don’t miss your chance to connect and network with some of the greatest minds in assistive technology!
Creators' Space - Accessible Comics with Rachel Lanzerotti (in-person)Creators' Space - Accessible Comics with Rachel Lanzerotti (in-person)
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Mar 24Creators' Space welcomes Rachel “Rae” Lanzerotti to share their accessible comic work in progress. After vision loss in 2020, Rae started making audio-graphic memoirs, and their autobiographical comics received awards in the 2022 Accessible Comics Competition. Rae shares their story, “Embodied,” which uses image, sound, and texture. Come listen, read, discuss and be part of an exploratory practice of making your own simple comic, no experience needed!
RSVP by March 23 to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608
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!
