Author: Lisamaria Martinez

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SF’s Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee Presents Recommendations For Increased Access To Street Parking

San Francisco’s Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee has identified an interconnected program of policy recommendations that will increase access to street parking and reduce disabled parking placard misuse. Members of the committee will be presenting the recommendation at a meeting at the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco on July 17 at 10:30 a.m. and … Continue reading SF’s Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee Presents Recommendations For Increased Access To Street Parking →

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Enchanted Hills Retreat – Reserve Your Group’s Time Now

We herald the impact of Enchanted Hills Camp on hundreds of blind youth and their families each year. What we don’t often mention are the countless people who – compelled by its beautiful landscape and amenities – select Enchanted Hills as the setting for their workshop, staff retreat, reunion and even wedding.       … Continue reading Enchanted Hills Retreat – Reserve Your Group’s Time Now →

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Grant from Napa Resources Conservation District Means Safety and Cleaner Water for Enchanted Hills

The streams around Enchanted Hills are going to be a lot cleaner and the fire roads are going to be a lot safer, thanks to a $400,000 grant awarded to the LightHouse by the Napa Resources Conservation District.               Enchanted Hills Camp Director Tony Fletcher said, “The seeds of … Continue reading Grant from Napa Resources Conservation District Means Safety and Cleaner Water for Enchanted Hills →

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Tickets Going Fast! Enchanted Hills Camp Open House, Pool Party and Bike Ride on July 27

Come experience the magic of Enchanted Hills during the camp season: When: July 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. What: Camp Tours, Swimming, BBQ, Paddle Boating, Wine Tasting Where: Enchanted Hills Camp, 3410 Mt. Veeder Road, Napa, CA Who: Anyone who loves BBQ, Biking, or Swimming and wants to experience the wonders of Enchanted Hills … Continue reading Tickets Going Fast! Enchanted Hills Camp Open House, Pool Party and Bike Ride on July 27 →

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Survey Participants Needed By June 25

SimBio makes simulation-based software for teaching biology to college students. A project funded by the National Science Foundation is currently underway to make biology labs more accessible to blind and low-vision students. SimBio needs your help and this is what they have to say about the project: The first part of the project is researching … Continue reading Survey Participants Needed By June 25 →

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Important Announcement: Sidewalk Closure at 100 Van Ness (between Fell and Hayes)

When: Starting Monday June 10 and ending June 14, the Van Ness Avenue sidewalk in front of 100 Van Ness (the old AAA building) will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This closure will continue one week each month through September. The LightHouse will post the dates as they are announced. Where: 100 … Continue reading Important Announcement: Sidewalk Closure at 100 Van Ness (between Fell and Hayes) →

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Leave a Legacy: Designate it for Enchanted Hills Camp

Did you know that you can specify a planned gift such as a bequest to a particular LightHouse program, such as Enchanted Hills Camp? The LightHouse is able to operate our extraordinary camp in large part because of people like you who have remembered the camp in their will or estate planning. And we’re excited … Continue reading Leave a Legacy: Designate it for Enchanted Hills Camp →