Author: Andrea Ogarrio

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Have You Been Denied a Private and Independent Vote on Election Day?

Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), a non-profit legal center, is investigating complaints involving problems with electronic, accessible voting machines at poll sites in San Francisco County. Are you an individual who uses an electronic voting machine and has experienced problems voting at your poll site with the machine? For example: • The machine was not working … Continue reading Have You Been Denied a Private and Independent Vote on Election Day? →

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Cross Country Skiing in the Sierra with Sierra Regional Ski for Light

Do you enjoy cross country skiing or snowshoeing? Have you always wanted to learn? Sierra Regional Ski For Light (SRSFL) is now accepting applications for its 2014 ski season. 2014 ski schedule includes: One-day trips (open to children and adults) January 25, sign up date deadline is January 18, 2014 February 8, sign up deadline … Continue reading Cross Country Skiing in the Sierra with Sierra Regional Ski for Light →

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Estate Gift Will Help Support Deaf-Blind Session at Enchanted Hills Camp for Years to Come

Jill Sprinkle and her husband were both Deaf-Blind. Beginning in 1995, Jill was a long-time enthusiastic participant at the LightHouse. Here she learned braille, Orientation and Mobility, and cooking. One of her great joys was attending Enchanted Hills Camp Deaf-Blind sessions. She told people that Enchanted Hills was her second home, and exulted in having a … Continue reading Estate Gift Will Help Support Deaf-Blind Session at Enchanted Hills Camp for Years to Come →

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Fun Times with the LightHouse Youth Program

Halloween Costume Party and Social In preparation for Halloween the LightHouse Youth gathered for a night of frightful fun and games, ingenious costumes, mummified hotdogs, a Halloween-themed piñata, and enough candy to satisfy even the most die-hard trick-or-treaters. Attendees monster-mashed and boo-gied the night away to some of their favorite Halloween tunes. Old Ships of … Continue reading Fun Times with the LightHouse Youth Program →

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Enchanted Hills Retreat – a Romantic Spot for Nuptials in Napa

For several years, the Mosaic Project’s Brian Lowe and Lara Mendel have been running week-long sessions for fourth and fifth-graders at Enchanted Hills Retreat. The Mosaic Project’s Outdoor School builds self-esteem and com­mu­nity in the beau­ti­ful, nat­ural set­ting of Enchanted Hills, and through these sessions the children “begin to rec­og­nize their com­mon­al­i­ties and gain respect … Continue reading Enchanted Hills Retreat – a Romantic Spot for Nuptials in Napa →

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Go Take a Hike! LightHouse Consults on Accessible Topographic Map of Redwood Creek Watershed

The LightHouse’s Access to Information Services has produced several braille brochures and tactile trail maps for Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). We’ve also provided training to GGNRA personnel on providing access and accommodation to people with disabilities and consulted on such things as audio tours and topographic maps. Recently we visited a sculptor’s space … Continue reading Go Take a Hike! LightHouse Consults on Accessible Topographic Map of Redwood Creek Watershed →

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December Swag Sale at Adaptations!

In anticipation of the Holiday Season, Adaptations is pleased to announce a 40% off Holiday Swag Sale. For the whole month of December, receive 40% off all Lighthouse Branded apparel –that includes t-shirts, hooded zip-up and pullover sweatshirts, sweaters, beanies, backpacks, bags, coffee tumblers and water bottles. Don’t know what to get your loved ones … Continue reading December Swag Sale at Adaptations! →

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Reflection…Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Connects People

The Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion training week in Napa and the Changing Vision Changing Life Cohort Training Series in San Francisco and San Rafael really bring people together. During this past year of immersion classes in all locations, 74 students started their journey into blind and low vision skills training so that they could … Continue reading Reflection…Changing Vision Changing Life Immersion Connects People →

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Enjoy Performances of American Standards on January 18 and 19 and Support Enchanted Hills Camp

The Gill Family and friends continue the tradition of serenading us in support of our Enchanted Hills Camp Special Needs Session with two concerts exploring American popular song. What: “The Song is You”: Kern (Jerome) and Cahn (Sammy) go to Hollywood When: Two performances – Saturday, January 18th and Sunday January 19th, 7:30 p.m. Where: … Continue reading Enjoy Performances of American Standards on January 18 and 19 and Support Enchanted Hills Camp →