LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The week's events
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May 1
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May 2
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May 3(2 events)
10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 2:00 pm: Tech Together (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together (online) – May 3: #GetSocial May 10: Computers Part 1: Let's Talk Hardware May 17: Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day RSVP to Accessibility Advocacy for Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 24: Computers Part 2: Let's Talk Peripherals |
May 4
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May 5(3 events)
9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online)9:30 am: Little Learners Playgroup (online) – Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup, Thursdays from 9:30am - 10:15am. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome! For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@lighthouse-sf.org or call (415) 694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room! 10:00 am: Language of Listening (online)10:00 am: Language of Listening (online) – April 19 – May 5 Course Description The whistle of a teapot, or bubbles in a pot hint at tasty things to come. The whizz of cars in front of us are warnings, while those traveling beside us are protective. The dial tone that lets us know we are one step closer to speaking to a loved one. In this series of classes we will discuss the many ways we can sharpen our listening skills to make the most of what we hear. Whether your goal is to get out and travel, prepare a special meal, return to school or work, or write the great American novel, we will help you separate the useful signals from all the noise, and to level up your listening skills. Student Criteria Students interested in this course can be of any skill level and fall anywhere on the spectrum of blindness. They should be comfortable learning in a group setting, willing to actively participate in classes, able to commit to attend all six (6) sessions in there entirety, be able to access the Zoom platform, and be able to hear and understand spoken English and sounds of various pitches/tones. Course Materials A pair of over the ear headphones with a microphone. Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
If you'd like info on when this class will be offered again contact Briana Kusuma at bkusuma@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7335. 2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea)2:00 pm: Tecnología para Todos (en línea) – Tecnología 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! 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 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. |
May 6(2 events)
11:00 am: American Red Cross Blood Drive at LightHouse11:00 am: American Red Cross Blood Drive at LightHouse – Every blood donation can save up to three lives. Will you join the LightHouse community in giving back by giving blood? To schedule your appointment or for more information visit this link or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, please call 1-866-236-3276. This event is co-sponsored by LightHouse for the Blind and American Red Cross. 8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club (online)8:00 pm: Reel Escape Audio Description Club (online) – Reel Escape Audio Description Club Fridays in May @ 8:00 pm
We all need an escape at times, and with the Real Escape Audio Description Club you can do just that with your blind and low vision friends. Our weekly showing will start at 8:00 pm but we will have plenty of time after to connect with your EHC and LightHouse friends.
Who: Teens and young adults who are blind or have low vision
What: Audio description media club via Zoom
When:
Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
RSVP: Please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372.
Note: Zoom meeting information will be shared with those that RSVP by 5:00 pm of the day before the program.
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May 7
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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!