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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Apr 3What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads 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.
RSVP for The Business of Blindness online or contact Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642.
Vision: Peer-Led Support Group (online)Vision: Peer-Led Support Group (online)
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Apr 3Vision is a peer-led drop-in support group that runs on a 12-week cycle of topics based on Hannah Fairbairn’s 2019 book, “When You Can't Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery”. Every first and third Monday of the month, we meet to 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. Reading is not required. However, if you would like topic details beyond our discussions, please refer to the book available on BARD (DBC11619).
April 3: The Shock and the Doc
April 17: Back at HomeRSVP online for Vision or contact Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Tech Together: April 2023 (online)
Tech Together: April 2023 (online)
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Apr 4Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times.
April 4: Let's Talk Low-tech
Using access technology involves working with computers, smartphones, and applications with lots of buttons, bells, and whistles... But does it always have to? Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about low-tech life hacks for getting things done.
RSVP online for Let's Talk Low-tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
April 11: Make the Most of Screen Reader Solutions
Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss the myriad options for making your devices talk. Whether you are a new user or a seasoned screen reading veteran, you won't want to miss this helpful overview.
RSVP online for Make the Most of Screen Reader Solutions or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
April 18: Get Set Up with Settings
Whether you are configuring a new device or troubleshooting a troublesome app, your settings can help you set things up or set things right. Join the Access Technology team and we'll discuss how to confidently explore settings in any situation without disorientation.
RSVP online for Get Set Up with Settings or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
April 25: HumanWare Highlights
Join us as we discuss low vision and blindness products from long-established access technology manufacturers. This discussion will highlight offerings from HumanWare.
RSVP online for HumanWare Highlights or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7684.
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Create In Community Art Class (in-person)
Create In Community Art Class (in-person)
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Apr 6Let'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.
In April, let's experiment with creating Junk Journals, personalized scrapbooks loaded with uneven pages, ephemera, pockets, fold-outs, dangles and anything else you choose to insert within its pages. Bring old trims, tickets, postcards, and other bits of stuff to personalize your creation.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)Tecnologia para Todos (en línea)/Technology for All (online)
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Apr 6Join 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: jcolon@lighthouse-sf.org or by calling 415-694-7323.
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Creators' Space: Ahmet Ustunel, "Please Touch the Art" works in clay (in-person)
Creators' Space: Ahmet Ustunel, "Please Touch the Art" works in clay (in-person)
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Apr 7From detailed masks celebrating the working hands of laborers to detailed dragons disguised as teapots, Ahmet's ceramic creations are a feast for the senses. During Creator's Space this month, get your hands on some of Ahmet's intricate and thought-provoking sculpture and hear his stories. Afterward, get your hands on some air-dry clay and create your own work inspired by Ahmet's work, prompts and technique ideas.
RSVP to Maia Scott at MScott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608.
EHC Virtual Campfire (online)EHC Virtual Campfire (online)
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Apr 7These 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.
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!
