LightHouse will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Events in November 2022
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Oct 31(2 events)
12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person) – This event takes places at LightHouse headquarters at 1155 Market, San Francisco All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot. If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320. Appointments are preferred but not required. The General Election will include:
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections 6:00 pm: G-VIBES in the evening (online)6:00 pm: G-VIBES in the evening (online) – G-VIBES are Gratitude Visually Impaired Blind Energizing Sessions. In these solutions-based peer-support groups, participants share their grounding and energizing tools that lead to gratitude. Previous presentations included poetry, music, drumming, visualization, Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, self-care, and forgiveness. These sessions can help you feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve your health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships. Space is limited.
Are you new to this program and need the link? RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607.
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Nov 1(3 events)
10:00 am: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person)10:00 am: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse SF (in-person) – This event takes places at LightHouse headquarters at 1155 Market, San Francisco All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot. If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320. Appointments are preferred but not required. The General Election will include:
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections 10:00 am: Sterling Adaptives OrCam Demonstration at LightHouse SF (in-person)10:00 am: Sterling Adaptives OrCam Demonstration at LightHouse SF (in-person) – Sterling Adaptives, who provide the latest in access technology products for people who are blind, low vision or have other disabilities, is providing a free demonstration of two OrCam products on November 1 in partnership with the LightHouse Access Technology department. The products demonstrated will be the OrCam MyEye 2 and the OrCam Read, both of which are access technology devices which access print using text-to-speech and Voice Assistant technology. OrCam MyEye 2This is a wearable device that attaches to glasses. It’s activated by pointing gestures or by following the wearer’s gaze and reads printed and digital text aloud. It also helps with navigation and object recognition. It includes interactive reading, which allows the wearer to do a voice search for specific text or assist with identification of objects. Watch a short video on the OrCam MyEye 2. OrCam ReadThis handheld device reads any printed or digital text at the push of a button. User can start reading from any point on a specific page, and also connect to Bluetooth or wired headphones. Watch a short video on the OrCam Read. Event DetailsWhat: OrCam Demonstration by Sterling Adaptives When: Tuesday, November 1, from 10:a00 am to noon Where: LightHouse San Francisco, 1155 Market St. 10th Floor, San Francisco RSVP: Register online for the OrCam demonstration. If you have any questions, please email JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7618. To learn more about OrCam, visit orcam.com. 2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. What's Up with Watches Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables. Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Keep in Touch with Tech Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives. Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence. Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. What's Cooking! Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays. Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Nov 2(1 event)
12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person)12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance in San Rafael (in-person) – This event takes places at the Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus at 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901. All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot. If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320. Appointments are preferred but not required. The General Election will include:
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections |
Nov 3(2 events)
11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person)12:00 pm: Complete Your Midterm Ballot in Advance at LightHouse East Bay (in-person) – This event takes places at LightHouse East Bay at the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703. All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you would like to complete your ballot in advance of the election with a LightHouse volunteer, we are offering a few times in the Bay Area to work with a volunteer to complete the ballot. If you are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election and have not already registered, the deadline to register to vote is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ If you would like to schedule an appointment to have a volunteer support you in voting, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7320. Appointments are preferred but not required. The General Election will include:
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections |
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Nov 8(3 events)
7:00 am: Election Day (in-person)7:00 am: Election Day (in-person) – Location: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco On November 8, there is a general election and LightHouse will be hosting a polling location for any registered San Francisco voters. Complete your ballot at a location you know, we hope to see you vote in person on November 8th! The last day to register to vote for the November 8 General Election is October 24. You can register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in advance of the election. If you’d rather complete the ballot ahead of time and would like to request a volunteer to support, please email volunteer@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415 – 694 – 7320. The General Election will include:
For more information about the upcoming November 8 election, please go to the California Secretary of State’s Election page- https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections 1:00 pm: COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person)1:00 pm: COVID-19 Bivalent Booster & Flu Shot Clinic (in-person) – In partnership with The San Francisco Department of Public Health, LightHouse is happy to once again provide a convenient space for the disability community to access Covid-19 boosters and flu shots. The clinic takes place at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market St., 10th Floor. Everyone five years of age and older will be eligible to receive a booster if it has been at least three months since their last. Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the Omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. For more info, please visit the FDA bivalent booster info page. The flu shot will also be available on this day. Appointments are not required but you can make one; this will also help expedite the check-in process. If you’d like to make an appointment, please email info@lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-431-1481. 2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. What's Up with Watches Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables. Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Keep in Touch with Tech Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives. Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence. Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. What's Cooking! Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays. Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Nov 9
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Nov 10(3 events)
11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online) – Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go! When: Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Where: This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities. Course Prerequisites To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment. RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7. 4:30 pm: Asian Art Museum Descriptive Tour and Performance (in-person)4:30 pm: Asian Art Museum Descriptive Tour and Performance (in-person) – The Asian Art Museum has invited us to experience another fabulous collection of happenings, starting with a descriptive tour and a bit of art making followed by some social time and refreshment and concluding with a performance fusing classical and hip hop together. The exhibit we will visit sounds enticing: Into View: Bernice Bing celebrates the museum’s acquisition of 20 paintings and works on paper that shine a light on an important local Asian American artist who has only recently gained broad recognition for her achievements. These works reveal the evolution of Bing’s remarkable practice, from paintings of the 1950s and 1960s that straddle Abstract Expressionism and figuration to work from the 1980s and 1990s that explores a synthesis of Zen calligraphy and Western abstraction. The group performing later in the evening is bound to delight Ensemble Mik Nawooj’s Hip-Hop Orchestra samples from across classical genres, sharing original music in an underground party setting like the New York scene that birthed hip-hop. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
Nov 11(1 event)
(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person) (All day) Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others. This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4. TransportationRound-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13. |
Nov 12(1 event)
(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person) (All day) Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others. This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4. TransportationRound-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13. |
Nov 13(1 event)
(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person)(All day): Writers' Workshop at Enchanted Hills Camp (in-person) (All day) Are you a blind or low vision adult who loves to write? Then why not share your weekend and your story with other storytellers. Write about a challenge you’ve faced and how facing that challenge transformed you. Discover your own determination and confidence. People who are confident in themselves are better equipped to help others. This workshop takes places at LightHouse's Enchanted Hills Camp at 3410 Mt Veeder Rd. in Napa. Cost: $200 for the weekend. Thanks to the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services for providing additional funding for this program. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at SBolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607 no later than November 4. TransportationRound-trip transportation to EHC will be provided from the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St. in Berkeley. The shuttle to EHC departs at 1:00 pm on November 11 and returns to Ed Roberts Campus at 1:00 pm on November 13. |
Nov 14(1 event)
1:00 pm: Voices: Discuss Adult Programs at LightHouse (online)1:00 pm: Voices: Discuss Adult Programs at LightHouse (online) – Do you want a voice in adult programming LightHouse? Join us as we plan and discuss upcoming events. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Nov 15(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. What's Up with Watches Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables. Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Keep in Touch with Tech Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives. Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence. Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. What's Cooking! Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays. Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
Nov 16(1 event)
5:00 pm: LightHouse Plays Goalball (in-person)5:00 pm: LightHouse Plays Goalball (in-person) – Goalball is a game created for blind veterans. In a goalball match, participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. Bay Area Outreach goalball practice is a fun way to get exercise and meet new people. The goalball practice is designed for all ages and experience levels and is free-of-charge. If you do not have your own Goalball equipment, we can provide you with elbow pads, knee pads, as well as eye shades. For this outing, we will meet at LightHouse San Francisco at 1155 Market and head over to the gym in Berkeley as a group. The gym is located at 2100 Browning St. in Berkeley. Please note: Proof of full vaccination is required. Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
Nov 17(2 events)
11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person)11:00 am: Create in Community (in-person) – Get your creative juices flowing every week in the LightHouse Craft Room. We’ll explore a variety of different arts media and prompts that will change each month. Let loose your curiosity and sense of play in a supportive space where you are welcome to experiment with the current LightHouse projects, or bring your own craft to work on alongside friends. No experience is necessary. Wear or bring something you don't mind getting dirty. This November, we will sculpt with air dry clay, creating works that celebrate both form and function, possibly suitable for holiday decorating and gift giving. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lightouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608. 2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online) – Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go! When: Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Where: This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities. Course Prerequisites To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment. RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7. |
Nov 18
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Nov 19(1 event)
7:00 pm: dark/lessons/rupture - Audio Described & haptic dance performance (in-person)7:00 pm: dark/lessons/rupture - Audio Described & haptic dance performance (in-person) – This evening of work features preview excerpts from three new works by Jess Curtis, and Beyond Gravity artists Silk Worm, and jose e. abad. One work of note features LH student, Tiffany Taylor and other blind artists: Into The Dark, a new ensemble work instigated by Jess Curtis in collaboration with a diverse ensemble of Blind, Low Vision and Sighted performers, addresses the physical, subconscious, and literal effects of western culture’s binary mythologizing of darkness and light. This haptic experience starts at 7:00pm, an hour prior to show time. It takes place at CounterPulse located on Ohlone territory at 80 Turk Street. Tickets are sliding scale from $10 to $50 and you can choose your level when you reserve your tickets at https://counterpulse.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F4y00000ZTfuKEAT. CounterPulse also has a "No one turned away for lack of funds" policy. If you want to reserve headsets for audio description and / or sign up for the haptic tour, email info@counterpulse.org. Please let Maia Scott know that you are attending: mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608 |
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Nov 22(1 event)
2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online)2:00 pm: Tech Together: November 2022 (online) – Join the Access Technology team for a series of informal conversations on technology topics relevant to these current times. Tech Together is a chance to share your knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other blind technology users. Our Access Technology Specialists and Trainers share their expertise, tips, and handy resources on each week’s topic. Afterward, there is time for our students and friends to add to the conversation, as we all learn from each other. What's Up with Watches Smartwatches are becoming a prolific and popular option for health tracking and communication. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss the features and accessibility enhancements available on these wonderful wearables. Tuesday, November 1, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What's Up with Watches or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Keep in Touch with Tech Technology allows everyone to stay connected. Join the Access Technology team, and we'll discuss some popular and accessible applications and services we can use to keep in touch with those who touch our lives. Tuesday, November 8, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Keep in Touch with Tech or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. Talk Shopping We’ll be discussing the apps and services you can use to buy all your favorite things. Whether you're checking off items on a grocery list, shopping for a special occasion, or just indulging in a little retail therapy, we’ll highlight accessible ways to shop with confidence. Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: Talk Shopping or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. What's Cooking! Tis the season for delicious dishes and festive feasts! Join the access technology team for a tasty Tech Together. We'll discuss tips and strategies for accessible recipe-finding and meal planning, as well as some accessible kitchen tools that can help you spice up your holidays. Tuesday, November 22, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm RSVP for Tech Together: What’s Cooking! or leave a voicemail at 415-694-7618. |
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Nov 27(1 event)
11:00 am: Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person)11:00 am: Lighthouse Goes Rock Climbing (in-person) – Discover the sport of rock-climbing with the always fun and supportive volunteers of ParaCliffHangers. There is no better way to get moving and stay active, than hanging off the side of a rock wall. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed. Equipment can be rented upon arriving for $5. We will be meeting at Lighthouse HQ at 11:00 am the day of and heading over on BART as a group. The event starts at noon. The cost is $10. Location: Pacific Pipe, 2140 Mandela Parkway, Oakland RSVP to Andrew Martinez at AMartinez@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7642. |
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Nov 29(1 event)
6:30 pm: Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online)6:30 pm: Book Discussion: There Plant Eyes with author Leona Godin (online) – The LightHouse will host author M. Leona Godin at our November 29th online discussion of Godin’s non-fiction book, There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness From Homer to Helen Keller, from Dune to Stevie Wonder, from the invention of Braille to the science of echolocation, M. Leona Godin explores the fascinating history of blindness, interweaving it with her own story of gradually losing her sight. There Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be “blind.” For millennia, blindness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness (“blind faith”), irrationality (“blind rage”), and unconsciousness (“blind evolution”). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic book hero Daredevil). “[A] thought-provoking mixture of criticism, memoir, and advocacy.” —The New Yorker Leona Godin is a writer, performer, and educator who is blind. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times; Playboy; O, The Oprah Magazine; and Catapult, where she writes the column, “A Blind Writer’s Notebook.” She was a 2019 Logan Nonfiction Fellow and has written and produced two theatrical productions: The Star of Happiness, based on Helen Keller’s time performing on vaudeville, and The Spectator & the Blind Man, about the invention of Braille. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. |
Nov 30(1 event)
11:30 am: Holiday Celebration with the Elks (in-person)11:30 am: Holiday Celebration with the Elks (in-person) – The weather is cooling down while holiday cheer is warming up. The Elks have cordially invited Lighthouse students to attend a festive holiday luncheon in their 3rd floor Ballroom at the Kensington Park Hotel, at 450 Post St. located near Union Square and the Powell St. Station in San Francisco. The doors open at 11:30 am with an offering of refreshment and lunch served at noon. After your delicious meal, dial up the cheer by singing along to holiday favorites at their piano or contributing jokes or stories during open mic. Please plan to go directly to the Kensington and let the good times roll. RSVP to Sabrina Bolus at Sbolus@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7607. Space is limited. |
Dec 1(2 events)
11:00 am: Create In Community Art Making (in-person)11:00 am: Create In Community Art Making (in-person) – Let's gather together in the 11th floor art space to explore a different art process, style or media each moth wile connecting with fellow creatives. These are exploratory, process-oriented classes that invite you invite you to work at whatever level you are, be it first timer to expert. It's December. Need a last-minute holiday card? Drop in to create a variety of card options including Braille blind, pop-up cards and more. Take them home complete with an envelope ready for giving. RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7608 2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)2:00 pm: Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online) – Take your travel to the next level with Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding. Join Kacie Cappello and Fernando Macias from the Access Technology department, and O&M Specialist extraordinaire, Katt Jones, to explore the tools and techniques for navigating safely and confidently through our opening, changing world. We’ll discuss how native iPhone functionality like Siri and the Compass app can help you orient to your surroundings. You will learn route-planning strategies using Apple Maps and Google Maps, and how to get public transportation information from apps like Moovit and LiveBart. You will hear accessible apps like Microsoft Soundscape in action, and try features out for yourself. Whether you’re rediscovering your favorite coffeeshop, or preparing for your next great adventure, you’ll be ready to boldly go where you’ve always wanted to go! When: Thursday, 11/10/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. Where: This is a virtual class to be attended via the Zoom platform. Please, if possible, attend the Zoom meeting on a separate device than your iPhone, so the phone can be used for in-class activities. Course Prerequisites To participate and fully benefit from this class, students must:
Note: After RSVP-ing, one of the class instructors will be in touch with a brief pre-course screener call. This step is required prior to enrollment. RSVP: please email Julie Koh at JKoh@lighthouse-sf.org or call Julie on 415-694-7684. Space is limited and registrations close on November 7. |
Dec 2(1 event)
5:30 pm: Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person)5:30 pm: Friday Salon Creatives' Share Space (in-person) – Artists, Makers, Creatives and thinkers; do we have the perfect Friday Night for you. Join together with other artists, writers, musicians, artisans and anyone who enjoys creative process to share works in progress and completed creations in a laid back and friendly vibe. Give and receive feedback about shared work if it's desired and support our community as they press forward to complete projects for festivals, shows or personal growth. Whatever you're making, bring it! RSVP to Maia Scott at Mscott@lighthosue-sf.org or 415-694-7608. |
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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!
