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  • Guest Speaker Series: Claire Spector, Textile Artist

    Guest Speaker Series: Claire Spector, Textile Artist


    Jul 29

    Guest Speaker Series: Claire Spector, Textile Artist
    Monday, July 29, 1-2:00 p.m.

    Legally blind textile artist Claire Spector sews by feel. Her “Blind Stitching: Vis-AbilityTM” exhibition of contemporary textile art will be on display in the LightHouse Gallery on the first floor of our 1155 Market St. headquarters, June 8 through December 20, 2019.

    The exhibition explores working in different ways and stepping out into a wider world after blindness through the medium of contemporary textile art. Claire finds following the tactile work of sewing to be meditative. Sharing art guided by touch opens dialogue and new opportunities to explore fresh possibilities in making tactile art. Claire joins us to share her own journey through the intersection of artistry and blindness. Please RSVP to Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • Scanning Showdown

    Scanning Showdown


    Jul 30

    Scanning Showdown

    Have you ever wished you had an app for reading mail or simply accessing printed text on the go? Do you want to know the options available for portable scanning of documents? If so this is the workshop for you. Join us on July 30 from 1-4:00 p.m. and share in our exploration of mobile scanning apps. We will be looking at both free and low cost scanning apps designed to improve our access to the printed word. Join us and discover ways to access the information on a sign, business card or document you need to read when at rest or on the go.  An RSVP is required for this class. To register, email ahogan@lighthouse-sf.org or call: 415.694.7343

    This class is free to participants through support from the City of San Francisco’s SF Connected program.

  • Family Camp II

    Family Camp II

    (All day)
    Jul 31 Aug 3

    Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show.

    To apply, fill out the application online, or print out and send in a paper form. For more information and application forms, visit the camp session website.

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  • Family Camp II

    Family Camp II

    (All day)
    Jul 31 Aug 3

    Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show.

    To apply, fill out the application online, or print out and send in a paper form. For more information and application forms, visit the camp session website.

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    ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts

    ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts


    Aug 1

    ASL/VIP Tactile Expressive Arts Thursdays weekly, 10 a.m. to Noon
    Summer Semester: June 20 - August 1

    Join our community of Deaf and blind/low vision adults and enjoy specialized sensory activities, gardening, cooking, exercise, music, cultural arts and more, all led by instructors fluent in ASL and trained to ensure you have a safe, fun, and rewarding experience. This exciting program is brought to you in proud partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. For more info or to RSVP, contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Knitting

    Knitting


    Aug 1

    Every week, our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets or other creative applications.

    For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

  • Family Camp II

    Family Camp II

    (All day)
    Jul 31 Aug 3

    Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show.

    To apply, fill out the application online, or print out and send in a paper form. For more information and application forms, visit the camp session website.

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    Knitting East Bay

    Knitting East Bay


    Aug 2

    Knitting East Bay
    First & Second Fridays, 10 AM-noon
    Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
    3075 Adeline, Berkeley

    Come sit and knit in the East Bay! LightHouse knitters are taking up residence in the warm and friendly ADA Cafe in the Ed Roberts Campus conveniently located above Ashby BART station. Our knitters gather to share their purls of wisdom and get in the loop on each other’s latest project, and usually end up in stitches spinning yarns. Whether you knit for pleasure, distraction, or just practical economics, or you’ve never done it before and want to give it a try, there’s always room for another loom. Learn, refine, or teach a skill that makes your gift-giving budget lighter weight, or support a student-led altruistic project like knitting chemo caps, beanies for babies, lap blankets, or other creative applications. For more info, needle Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316.

    Giving Blood, Giving Life: Bay Area Blind Community's Day of Giving Blood Drive

    Giving Blood, Giving Life: Bay Area Blind Community's Day of Giving Blood Drive


    Aug 2

    The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
    Join the LightHouse community in giving back by giving blood. To schedule your appointment or for more information visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: DayOfGiving or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) If you have questions regarding your eligibility to donate blood, or have traveled in the past year, please call 1-866-236-3276. This event is co-sponsored by LightHouse for the Blind and Red Cross of America.

    Talking Titles

    Talking Titles


    Aug 2

    Talking Titles
    Second Fridays monthly, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
    Ed Roberts Campus/ADA Cafe
    3075 Adeline, Berkeley

    Calling all book worms and word nerds! Let's talk titles, talking titles, that is. We're grabbing great titles from the National Library Services, devouring great reads in our preferred format, and gathering on the monthly to share all the feels, the highlights, the low-lights, and dissect with reckless abandon. Keep reading for more details on NLS if you are new to the alternative format book game, and contact Adult Program Coordinator Serena Olsen at solsen@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7316 to suggest titles, submit queries or simply RSVP.

    About NLS:
    The National Library Service (NLS) grants access to blind and print disabled individuals to alternative formats of tens of thousands of books and magazines for free in braille or audio formats, delivered to your door or instantly downloadable to a variety of devices. To learn more about NLS, visit their Frequently Asked Questions website.  To apply, visit the application website or call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) to find your local NLS partner library.

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  • Family Camp II

    Family Camp II

    (All day)
    Jul 31 Aug 3

    Family Camps are offered to families with visually impaired children ages 17 and under, and to visually impaired parents with children ages 17 and under. The sessions are for immediate family members only. Camp activities include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, nature studies, parent discussion groups and evening activities such as the family talent show.

    To apply, fill out the application online, or print out and send in a paper form. For more information and application forms, visit the camp session website.

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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.

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