Upcoming/Past Events.
Apple Park Accessibility Tour
Apple has long been a pioneer of digital accessibility efforts. Come join us to tour Apple Park and see how they promote accessibility within their products as well as their own campus. Meet at Apple Park Visitor Center.
Homeless Garden Project Spring Session
Get ready for Spring planting at the Homeless Garden Project. Bring your gardening gloves and be ready to garden. Further volunteer information tbd.
Valley Transportation Authority VTA Information Session
Interested in how the Valley Transportation Authority makes public transport accessible the Santa Clara Valley? Come join us in a discussion with Valley Transportation Authority representatives.
Braille Challenge at Vista Eye Center
The Northern California Regional Braille Challenge is an annual competition and literacy event designed to promote and celebrate the skills of students who are blind or visually impaired, focusing on their mastery of braille. It’s part of the National Braille Challenge, a nation wide contest organized by the Braille Institute of America, which aims to encourage youth who use braille as an essential tool for literacy. Braille Challenge competition is hosted by Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in partnership with California School for the Blind and SF LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Cane Training at Vista Eye Center
White canes are essential tools to provide access to mobility and navigation. Join us at Vista Eye Center for a sight cane training session to learn the basics of using a white cane. Non visually impaired are also welcome.
Milal Mission (Organization for the Special Needs) Volunteer Orientation/Training
Interested in volunteering for Milal Mission in San Jose? Attend the volunteer orientation to learn more about the program and its participants. Lunch is provided.
Yoga at the Vista Eye Center for Low Vision
Description
Advance your health with breathing, stretching, and strengthening exercises. Chair options are available and all ability levels are welcome.
Schedule
Mondays at 10:00am
Cost
$15/quarter
Farrer Road MRT Station Street Photography Session (SINGAPORE STANDARD TIME)
Come join us for street photography and witness the accessibility features of Singapore’s sprawling MRT system. Meet at the Farrer Road MRT Station. Weather forecast is rainy so remember to bring a rain jacket.
Navigating The Mental Health Crisis (ONGOING WEB EVENT)
The Mental Health Crisis’ impact is clear. Between 2019-2020, mental health-related ER visits increased 24% among children ages 5-11, 31% for 12-17. (NIH) A 2021 Harvard study reports 61% of people ages 18-25 experiencing profound loneliness. How can we address this silent crisis?
This event will serve to facilitate discussion on this crisis. Look out for weekly podcast episodes, interviews with key figures in mental health research, and inspiring articles on how we can navigate a mental health together.
Homeless Garden Project Tour
Come join us for a tour at the Homeless Garden Project. Meet some of the key members of the community and visit the retail store. Sample products made by the homeless community. Bring your garden gloves!
Googleplex Accessibility Tour
Come tour accessibility features at Googleplex and witness how Google makes its campus accessible to its employees. Lunch at the Googleplex cafe. Meet at the Huddle.
Street Photography Session
Come out and take your best shots. Meet at Diridon Station Lobby in downtown San Jose. Join us for a day of street photography focusing on accessibility in the city followed by lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Get tips from a photographer. Meet at Diridon Station Lobby.