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Jun 7(3 events)

1:00 pm: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic at LightHouse


Jun 7

Members of the LightHouse community, their friends and families, and members of the wider community are invited to receive either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Tuesdays, June 7 and June 14. Each vaccination clinic runs between 1:00 and 4:30 pm at our 1155 Market Street San Francisco headquarters.

To register to attend the LightHouse vaccination clinic at 1155 Market Street, you will first need to make an appointment by calling 415-694-7648 or by emailing info@lighthouse-sf.org. Voicemail messages can be left for callback outside of these hours.

This line is available to speakers of both Spanish and English. Other language interpreters are available once you leave a voicemail requesting a callback.

Please note: Any COVID-19 vaccines can be used for booster vaccination, regardless of the vaccine product used for primary immunization. Both Pfizer & Moderna booster vaccines will be available during the two clinic dates.

These clinics are for booster vaccinations only and the clinics are for people ages 18 and older. Vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old will not be available at the LightHouse. However, staff can refer to other sites in the city offering pediatric vaccines.

Eligibility For Those Getting Their First Booster at LightHouse

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients

The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

  • For most people, at least five months after the final dose in the primary series
  • For people who are moderately or severely immuno-compromised, at least three months after the final dose in the primary series

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients:

The CDC recommends a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

  • For most people, at least two months after the primary dose of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine
  • For people who are moderately or severely immuno-compromised, at least two months after the additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Eligibility For Those Getting Their Second Booster at LightHouse

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients

People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:

  • Adults ages 50 years and older
  • People who are moderately or severely immuno-compromised

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine recipients:

People in the following groups can choose to get a second booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after the 1st booster:

  • Anyone who got a Johnson & Johnson J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for both their primary dose and booster
  • Adults ages 50 years and older
  • People who are moderately or severely immuno-compromised

Dates & Location

Dates
Tuesday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 14, both from 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Address
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
San Francisco headquarters
1155 Market Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Accessibility

  • ASL interpreting will be available at the clinic.
  • LightHouse volunteers will be on site to provide instructions and help navigating

Getting to Your Appointment

Please visit the directions to San Francisco LightHouse webpage for detailed information on how to get to your appointment by public transit and rideshare.

Please note masks are mandatory indoors at the LightHouse and we practice six feet social distancing. The LightHouse is proud to be able to offer our headquarters as a central, easy, and welcoming location for our extended community to receive booster vaccinations and we welcome back volunteers and nurses from the San Francisco Department of Public Health for a second COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinic.

2:00 pm: Tech Together (Online)


Jun 7

June 7: Gadget Grab Bag
Join the Access Technology team for an informal discussion about our favorite gadgets and accessories. Feel free to come prepared to shout out a favorite gadget of your own!

RSVP to Gadget Grab Bag

June 14: All About iPads
In line with our previous conversation about computer specifications, the Access Technology team will discuss all iPad offerings from the iPad, to the Pro, to the Air, to the Mini. Join Tech Together and let's talk about these fantastic tablets!

RSVP to All About iPads

June 21: Chromebook Accessibility Continued
Chromebooks are a popular mainstream computer option, especially in schools, but did you know that they ship with accessibility features out of the box? Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss additional tools and features of these devices that can enhance your productivity in educational environments.

RSVP to Chromebook Accessibility Continued

June 28: ACB and NFB Convention Information
Convention season is upon us once more! Both the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind will be holding their summer conventions in person this year, with virtual participation options. Whether you’ve never attended such a gathering of blind community, or you’re a veteran convention goer, we’ll share all the ways you can participate, connect and explore during these memorable celebrations of blind empowerment!

RSVP to ACB and NFB Convention Information

7:00 pm: Book Discussion: Fairest: A Memoir (online)


Jun 7

In celebration of Pride Month, join The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Talking Books and Braille Center for a 3-week book study that examines one of the most deeply introspective memoirs on the market (Teen Vogue, 2020). Meredith Talusan’s Fairest: A Memoir is a raw, unfiltered look at race, class, sexuality, gender, and so much more. Talusan navigates through the complexities of growing up as a young kid with albinism in a rural community in the Philippines, who grew up to become a Harvard graduate, an artist and activist questioning the boundaries of gender, and discovering her place within the gay community.

Send your RSVP to Sabrina at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP to register and receive the event link and study guide.

Reader Discretion advised: This book contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.

Jun 8
Jun 9(1 event)

2:00 pm: Introduction to Access Technology Session 1: June/July 2022 (online)


Jun 9

This is an 8 week course that introduces access technology concepts, terminology, and options on smartphones and computers in a group setting. The goal for this group introductory course is to help students not only learn about the basics of access technology but to also learn alongside a community. With our knowledgeable and patient AT instructors, we hope to provide a solid foundation for people who are completely new to access technology or who want to solidify their understanding of what access technology is and can do to empower them.

Here is a brief description of our 8-week curriculum and class schedule:

  • 06/09/2022: What Is Access Technology
    In this class, we will discuss what the term "Access Technology" means as well as the varied terminology one may come across in learning more about access technology.
  • 06/16/2022: Access Technology on Computers
    In this class, we will explain the different access technology options on computers by covering Magnification or Zoom options on the Windows and Mac for low vision users. We will also cover the steps to navigate the keyboard and to perform different tasks using Screen Reader on a Windows or Mac.
  • 06/23/2022: Access Technology on Smartphones
    In this class, we will cover access technology options on smartphones and how to activate screen readers such as Voice Over on iOS and Talk Back on Android devices.
  • 06/30/2022: Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
    In this class, we will review the various voice assistant options such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant as well as Smart Speakers such as Homepod, Google Nest, and Echo. Additionally, we will cover the strengths and best uses for these voice assistants.
  • 07/07/2022: The Home Screen and Phone Calls:In this class, we will unlock the smartphone and navigate the home screen items and putting our previously learned skills to the test. We will also use virtual assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant to open applications and make phone calls.
  • 07/14/2022: Notetaking with Access TechnologyIn this class, we will discuss the different aspects to notetaking whether it be in an academic, professional, or personal context and the uses of adaptive notetaking tools and devices such as digital recorders, Braille devices, and notetaking solutions on smartphones and computers.
  • 07/21/2022: Text Messages and Email
    In this class, we will explore the basic layout of messaging and email applications and the conversations within the messaging and mail applications. We will also continue to apply our skills and use Siri or Google Assistant to read send, read, and play back text messages and emails.
  • 07/28/2022: System Settings and Downloading Apps
    In this last class, we will learn to adjust system settings, use Siri/Google Assistant to toggle options such as Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, Dark Mode, etc., and search for apps on the App Store or Play Store. Then we will learn how to download and explore new applications.

Session 1is full. But you may RSVP for Session 2 which will start in August to jko@lighthouse-sf.org to be added to the class email list and waitlist.

Jun 10(2 events)

11:30 am: Lunch at Orphan Andy's (in-person)


Jun 10

To kick off San Francisco's Pride celebration, let's do lunch in the Castro and take in the scene afterward! We will meet at LightHouse HQ with your Clipper card and some cash, and we will head down to Muni for a short ride to our destination, Orphan Andy's, a diner located at the corner of Castro and Market, just across the street from the Muni station. Time and interest pending, we can even visit Cliff's Hardware, one of the coolest stores of its kind where you can find curiosities amidst the regular necessities.

Send your RSVPs to Maia at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 9.

1:00 pm: Meet Me in the Kitchen (in-person)


Jun 10

“Meet Me in the Kitchen” is a five week course designed to empower LightHouse students with the non-visual techniques needed to prepare and present delicious meals independently. This course is created and taught by Bobbi Pompey, a Independent Living Skills Specialist with a passion for cooking and teaching. Each week you will learn non-visual kitchen skills, general cooking tips and tricks, and prepare a snack or meal.

Skills You Will Learn Include

  • Organizing, labeling, and preparing your kitchen and work space
  • Measuring wet and dry ingredients
  • Using knives, kitchen appliances, blindness/low vision gadgets and other “tools of the trade”
  • Understanding how to build flavor profiles, decipher lingo used in recipes, and determine the doneness of food
  • Serving, garnishing, and presenting meals with multiple dishes to friends and families
  • Spots in this fun and educational course are limited, so secure your participation by contacting Briana Kusuma, bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335.

Course Schedule

  • Session 1-  Welcome and Course Overview- This session will include staff/student introductions, a course overview, a tour of the kitchen, and an introduction to basic techniques for navigating a kitchen. Class will conclude with a lesson on pouring and spreading and the preparation of a snack.
  • Session 2 -  Cracking the Code- By the end of this session, you will understand how to decipher common recipe lingo, develop delicious flavor profiles with spices stock a pantry with basic staples, and shop for groceries independently. Techniques for measuring will be used to create a spice rub and/or basic sauce.
  • Session 3 - Getting the Job Done- Knife skills are the main focus of this session. Students will make a simple one-pot soup and learn to determine when food is done.
  • Session 4 - Learning to Spin All the Plates- This class marks the transition into the more advanced portion of the course. Labeling, organizing, blindness devices, kitchen gadgets, and the use of small appliances will be covered as ways to add efficiency to meal preparation. You will prepare a three part meal during this session.
  • Session 5 - Putting On the Finishing Touches- Taking all the skills of previous classes you will learn to; serve themselves, serve others, set a table, decorate and/or garnish a meal.

To RSVP, please contact Bobbi Pompey, 415-694-7613, bpompey@lighthouse-sf.org.

Jun 11

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!

SDS safety dataClick here for our cleaning product safety data sheets (SDS) and ingredient information.

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