Last month LightHouse and San Francisco Parks and Recreation’s Project Insight held a gathering for blind and low-vision youth and their families at Golden Gate Park. Here new families got to mingle with families already a part of our network. The weather was beautiful and kids and adults alike enjoyed activities such as hand painting … Continue reading Family Fun Day and BBQ at Golden Gate Park
BJ Epstein began her association with the LightHouse in March of 2011 working on the Accessible BART Station Map Project, a collaboration between LightHouse and Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. This innovative project, funded by a New Freedom grant, will produce talking tactile maps of each BART station and will allow those who are blind or … Continue reading BJ Dietz Epstein joins LightHouse team as Accessible Media Specialist
Why should you consider therapy at the LightHouse? Well, first, because we’ve hired one of the best practitioners in the field. And also because in some instances working with a therapist who deeply understands blindness and low vision can yield quicker and stronger results than working with practitioners unfamiliar with what our community experiences every … Continue reading LightHouse Now Offering Counseling and Psychotherapy from Someone who Walks the Walk
In June the LightHouse of the North Coast will join a panel of local vision resource providers. When: Saturday, June 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Humboldt County Main Library, 1313 Third Street, Eureka, next to the Ingomar Club Ali O. Lee, LightHouse Vision Rehabilitation Services Coordinator, will talk about LightHouse services, local resources … Continue reading Connect with LightHouse of the North Coast at Library Vision Resources Panel
You may have heard of Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind. Now the LightHouse presents a Day Camp led by our experienced staff. This summer, the San Francisco LightHouse is offering three summer day camp sessions for blind and low-vision youth based out of San Francisco. Each camp session promises to be exciting, educational and … Continue reading Register Now for Summer Day Camp – Your Kids Will Love Exploring the Bay Area with the LightHouse
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Jernigan Institute is again collaborating with the Smith-Kettlewell Video Description Research and Development Center to host a stakeholder focus group on advanced concepts in video description. The focus group will be held during the 2013 NFB National Convention in Orlando, Florida. This year there will be two sessions … Continue reading Video Description Focus Group
On Tuesday May 14, at 4:00 p.m., E:60 will air a segment on Beep Baseball. The segment will feature local legends, The West Coast dogs. This will be the team’s fourth championship in a row–seventh in thirteen years. Check out the YouTube promo.
Saturday, April 20 blossomed into a beautiful blue-sky Napa day, perfect for wine tasting, food, and most importantly, a good long bicycle ride with over 2,000 other cyclists, all part of the 2013 Cycle for Sight fundraising event for Enchanted Hills Camp. Rotary of Napa hosts the event each year, and proceeds are split between … Continue reading Cycle for Sight 2013 Team LightHouse – The Biggest Team Yet
How do blind and visually impaired kids learn the life skills their sighted peers pick up visually? Last month our three-day workshop during a beautiful, sunny weekend at Enchanted Hills Camp provided another enriching and educational experience for youth ages 16 to 25 years old who are interested in how to be successful in their … Continue reading A Leader is Born – Youth Learn to Lead at Transition Summit 2013
The Delta Gamma Alumni Association is hosting a Kentucky derby party which will benefit the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind … and you’re invited! Where: The Republic at 3213 Scott Street (at Lombard Street) in San Francisco When: May 4th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. What: Wear your best derby hat and be ready … Continue reading You’re Invited To A Derby Party
