Canceled: Screening of National Disability Forum
The screening of the disability forum has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Author: Lisamaria Martinez
New Blindness and Low Vision Skills Training Classes
For updated information about our classes visit our online calendar. Enroll in Changing Vision, Changing Life Immersion Classes Immerse yourself in our innovative Changing Vision, Changing Life classes that are designed to teach a variety of skills essential to living an independent and successful life. Here are just a few to tantalize you: introduction to … Continue reading New Blindness and Low Vision Skills Training Classes
Twin Sisters Provide Admirable Examples to Campers
Joannah and Juliannah Harris are intelligent, energetic twin sisters in their late twenties who are visually impaired due to retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which an excess of oxygen prior to birth cause retinal damage. Currently attending Humboldt State University, both sisters are majoring in computer science They have travelled extensively and never let … Continue reading Twin Sisters Provide Admirable Examples to Campers
A Taxing New Job – Joseph Chow Works for the IRS
Joseph Chow, an alumnus of the LightHouse Blind Leaders program, recently landed a job at the Internal Revenue Service as a Deskside Support Technician. As a Blind Leader, Joseph worked with a variety of departments and staff members, including Employment Immersion Program Leader Kate Williams. He also worked with the LightHouse’s Information and Resources Specialists, … Continue reading A Taxing New Job – Joseph Chow Works for the IRS
Grace Mata – a Champion of Enchanted Hills Camp
Grace Mata has spent much of her life persuading people to support the causes she believes in and losing vision hasn’t slowed her down. An enthusiastic attendee of Enchanted Hills Camp for many years, Grace raises thousands of dollars through her association with various Lions Clubs in Santa Clara County to ensure the Camp continues … Continue reading Grace Mata – a Champion of Enchanted Hills Camp
The LightHouse Presents: Presidential Debates
Join us! The LightHouse is televising the following important programs in our new Video Conference Center at LightHouse San Francisco Headquarters. Snacks will be provided. Presidential Debates Have a snack and listen to what the candidates have to say. Debates are scheduled to be televised from 6 to 7:30 and will discuss afterwards. October 3, … Continue reading The LightHouse Presents: Presidential Debates
Join the Friends of Enchanted Hills in Toasting the Achievements of Blind People in the Heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country!
On Friday, November 9th come see the screening of The Movement at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Narrated by Robert Redford and Warren Miller, the film features blind Paralympic skier and camper since 1962, Mike May and will be followed by an after-party to benefit Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind. Mike May says, “My … Continue reading Join the Friends of Enchanted Hills in Toasting the Achievements of Blind People in the Heart of the Napa Valley Wine Country!
Vision Awareness Day At The San Francisco LightHouse
Join access Ingenuity this friday, September 28, at the LightHouse headquarters located in San Francisco. Early registration is encouraged! Seating is limited. For more information or to register contact Rich Russo at rrusso@old.lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7352. During this event, which will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 pm., you will: Learn more about low vision, … Continue reading Vision Awareness Day At The San Francisco LightHouse
Having Trouble Using Gift Registry Kiosks At Target Stores?
Disability Rights Advocates is investigating complaints regarding barriers that people who are blind or low vision have experienced attempting to use gift registry kiosks at Target stores. If you have used or attempted to use gift registry kiosks at Target stores, we would like to talk to you. To share your stories, please contact Michael … Continue reading Having Trouble Using Gift Registry Kiosks At Target Stores?
Access Series On Disability and Art: Feature by Feature
Chuck Close, Prosopagnosia and Pixels Lecture by Amanda Cachia with Rosemarie Garland-Thomson and Anthony Tusler de Young Museum — Koret Auditorium Saturday, October 13 10:30 a.m., reception following In conjunction with the exhibition Chuck Close and Crown Point Press: Prints and Processes, this talk highlights how the disabilities of Chuck Close (b. 1940) have given … Continue reading Access Series On Disability and Art: Feature by Feature