LightHouse for the Blind - San Francisco Bay Area

10/15/2025

Hey Access Techies, are you wondering what's new with iOS 26? Join Tech Together this Friday, October 17 from 1 - 3!

With a new iOS version comes new features and changes to the iOS experience, but what does this mean for access technology users? This year, as it turns out, it means quite a lot! Join the Access Technology team and we’ll discuss the ups, the downs, and the new capabilities of iOS 26.

For access to the Zoom link, visit:

Tech Together: What’s New in iOS 26? With a new iOS version comes new features and changes to the iOS…

10/15/2025

Happy National !! 🦯 🧡

Today, October 15, is a day to honor and celebrate blind-positivity and independence! The white cane is a symbol of the empowerment and determination that guides us through life, overcoming challenges and obstacles, leading our way towards a more accessible and inclusive future.

What does your white cane mean to you? 🦯

Photo: A person's hand holding their white cane, a sign that says "White Cane Day" is seen behind the cane

10/14/2025

Happy ! We are thrilled to support our community partners PRIDE Industries at their 3rd annual I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair! If you or someone you know is part of the disability community and resides in the Sacramento area, come on down to the convention center at 1400 J Street in Sacramento. There are tons of employers and employment resources here and ready to help grow the disability workforce. Walk-ins are welcome! 🦯🦮🦽

10/09/2025

🚨 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! 🚨
The LightHouse Accessible User Experience (AUX) team is partnering with accessibility innovator Sriram Ganesh from our BVI community on an exciting research study aiming to help develop a new AI-driven platform/tool designed by and for the BVI community. The goal is to bring the power of AI to the BVI community, helping Access Tech (AT) users work faster, more independently, and with less friction.

We’re looking for up to 25 BLV professionals and knowledge workers to participate in a remote user study via Zoom.

About the User Study:
- One hour user study interview via Zoom + up to 4 hours of screen/audio recording while you work naturally on your computer or phone to better understand current AT usage.
- All user data is securely stored in the cloud and used only for research purposes.
- Flexible scheduling, starting next week (October 13th) through late October.
- $150 compensation (redeemable via eGift card, PayPal, or direct deposit)

Interested in Participating?
Complete this short Screener Survey: https://bit.ly/3J1rMeZ

The research team will review your responses and get in contact with you, if your profile and experience is a strong match.

We are looking for participants for our research study. To qualify, just answer a few short questions. If you’re selected, you will receive an email or a phone call from one of our researchers.

10/09/2025

Exciting news for those of you in the Sacramento area– our friends and community partners at PRIDE Industries are hosting their third annual I Am Able Disability Job Fair on Tuesday, October 14! 🦯 🦮 👨‍🦼

In honor of , the I Am Able Job Fair is a free job fair designed for people with disabilities by people with disabilities. To register for this event, please visit: https://www.prideindustries.com/disability-job-fair

Happy job hunting, Sacramento friends!

Discover your next career at the I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair. Register now to interview with employers and explore inclusive job openings.

10/05/2025

Happy White Cane Day from all of us here at LightHouse! 🦯🌁🎉

Video: A large group of marchers carrying White Cane Day signs stand together at the Sausalito Vista Point before beginning the walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. One of the bridge’s towers can be seen behind the crowd.

10/03/2025

Who's ready for tomorrow's third annual White Cane Day march?! We cannot wait to see all of our white cane users, guide dog handlers, and sighted allies join us as we proudly cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge! 🦯 🦮 🌁 🧡

Don't forget- merch can be purchased at LightHouse HQ before the event and during the after-party. If you RSVPed, please be sure to check for the information email sent earlier this week for details, agenda, and everything else you'll need to know to prepare for tomorrow's exciting event.

Photo: Marchers in White Cane Day t-shirts pose together on the Golden Gate Bridge, one is holding a sign that says "Tapping into Potential White Cane Day"

10/02/2025

The LightHouse Public Board Meeting begins this evening at 6:30 PM. The Zoom link will be emailed to those who RSVPed. If you would like additional information about the meeting, please visit: https://lighthouse-sf.org/public-board-meeting-on-october-2/

See you all on Zoom in a few hours! 😊

LightHouse Public Board Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the Thursday, October 2, 2025, meeting of the…

10/01/2025

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! October is an important month for the BVI community, and we'll be celebrating both the collective and individual accomplishments of blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and disabled people all month long!

For our first shout-out, LightHouse is proud to highlight a star employee, Taylor Wall, and his journey from loss to leadership! Taylor is an invaluable member of the LightHouse Eco team and has grown exponentially in his time at LightHouse. Last year, he was honored as our Employee of the Year at National Industries for the Blind's annual Expo in Washington DC, and earlier this year Taylor took on the role of Assistant Director of Production Manufacturing. Thank you for all you do, Taylor!

To read his story, please visit: https://bit.ly/487bQ5f

Picture: Taylor Wall poses next to the LightHouse Sirkin Center sign at our manufacturing facility in Alameda.

09/30/2025

We kicked off our new LightHouse Hiking Program this Saturday with a scenic hike and picnic through Coyote Hills Regional Park. 🦯 🦮

Photo 1: An image of the hikers walking down a trail at Coyote Hills
Photo 2: A group of hikers, some with white canes and guide dogs, pose together for a group photo at Coyote Hills Park

09/24/2025

We can’t wait to celebrate White Cane Day on Saturday, October 4! The LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS THIS FRIDAY! If you haven't yet, please be sure to complete the form here: https://bit.ly/4p4WQuL

And don;t forget, we have merch! If you want a White Cane Day hat, t-shirt, or hoodie, you can make you purchase (cash or check preferred) the morning of the event at the LightHouse HQ. Show your support and cross the Golden Gate Bridge in style! 🦯 🌁

A huge thank you to our friends at Zoox for sponsoring White Cane Day! Because of your support, we’re able to shine a spotlight on the power of the white cane and the independence it represents. We are stronger when we move forward together.

Photo: A group of White Cane Day marchers pose on the Golden Gate Bridge, the bridge towers can be seen behind them

Photo credit: Chelsea Dimyan Forever Memories Photography