Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)

Introduction To Accessible Wayfinding (online)

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Nov 10

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.
Thursday, 11/17/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/01/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/08/2022, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Thursday, 12/15/2022, 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:

  1. Live in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or Humboldt county.
  2. Have an iPhone with up-to-date software and the ability to download apps.
  3. Be comfortable independently exploring new iPhone apps.
  4. Be comfortable using your phone and its accessibility features, (VoiceOver, Zoom, etc), to access information on the screen.
  5. Be comfortable using your phone in different environments and in all lighting conditions.
  6. Be comfortable listening to and processing multiple sources of audio feedback.
  7. Be comfortable using the phone outdoors to obtain information about your environment while traveling.

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.

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