Welcome to Connect Alt
A centralized hub compiling events from blind and low vision organizations across the web. Making resources accessible to everyone, because participation should be barrier-free.
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Organization Highlight
Wayfinder Family Services
Wayfinder Family Services provides specialized services for children, youth, and adults who are blind, visually impaired, or have developmental disabilities. Their mission is to ensure that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.
Locations
Headquartered in Los Angeles with locations throughout Southern California, Wayfinder offers a wide range of adaptive sports and recreational programs for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages.
Services offered:
- Adaptive sports programs (Goalball, Blind Tennis, Beep Baseball)
- Recreational activities (Tandem Cycling, Skiing, Swimming)
- Youth camps and overnight experiences
- Family support services
- Early intervention programs
- Orientation and mobility training
- Residential and educational programs
Featured Programs:
Adaptive Sports Programs
Year-round sports programs designed specifically for blind and visually impaired individuals, including goalball, blind tennis, beep baseball, and blind soccer.
Learn moreCamp Bloomfield
Overnight camp sessions for children, teens, and adults with visual impairments, offering swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and more in a fully accessible environment.
Learn moreAudio Description of Events
This audio provides a spoken overview of upcoming events for the blind and low vision community.
Upcoming Events Calendar
Browse upcoming events from various organizations for the blind and low vision community, all in one accessible place.
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Event Categories
May 2025
Events for May , 2025
Lighthouse Connections Group: Blindsided Ted Talk
Join us for a discussion of the 'Blindsided' Ted Talk, exploring perspectives on vision loss and its impact.
Beep Baseball - Open Practice with The Panthers
Open practice session for beep baseball, an adaptive version of baseball for blind and visually impaired players.
Ages: 18+
TD Five Boro Bike Tour 2025 with Team #SeeNoLimits
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure! Join the Foreseeable Future Foundation and Lighthouse Guild for the iconic TD 5 Boro Bike Tour. Pedal through all five boroughs, soak in the sights, and make every mile count for the visually impaired community.
A unique opportunity to experience NYC while supporting programs for the blind and visually impaired.
Emotional Support: Young at Heart
Stay connected, build confidence, and improve communication skills in this supportive class for all ages.
Free for students. Runs Tuesdays, May 6 – August 12, 2025
Emergency Prep Workshop
Learn how to build an essential emergency kit and stay prepared for any crisis in this hands-on workshop.
Free for students. Runs Wednesdays, May 7 – August 13, 2025
Poetry of Rock
Explore classic rock lyrics from the '60s and '70s, their meanings, and historical context.
Free. Runs Wednesdays, May 7 – July 16, 2025
Accessing the Visual Environment: Successful Outcomes
Helping students maximize their use of prescribed optical devices is key to achieving long-term success in accessing the visual environment. Join this webinar to learn effective training strategies, progress monitoring for both near and distance devices, and when to update key assessments.
Presenters: Tara Bowie, Jodi Floyd, Alicia Wolfe, Amy Campbell | Focus: Sensory Efficiency
Lighthouse Connections Group: Rights & Responsibilities
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a person with vision loss, including accessibility laws and advocacy strategies.
Tandem Cycling
Tandem cycling event for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages. Experienced captains will guide riders.
All ages welcome
Beep Baseball - Open Practice with The Panthers
Open practice session for beep baseball, an adaptive version of baseball for blind and visually impaired players.
Ages: 18+
Blind Soccer - Spring Youth Clinic with PlayLA
Youth clinic for blind soccer, teaching fundamentals of this Paralympic sport to children and teens.
Ages: 5-17
Steering the Future: AI's Role in Autonomous Vehicles
A discussion on AI in autonomous vehicles featuring a guest speaker from Waymo. Topics include AI in navigation, safety, and the future of transportation. Happy hour snacks and beverages provided for in-person attendees.
Hybrid event (In-Person + Zoom). Giveaway: Exciting AI technology products!
Low Vision Conference 2025: Learning and Literacy Media Decisions
This conference focuses on applying Learning/Literacy Media Assessment data to determine and implement the use of MultiMedia for students with low vision. Open to professionals and families.
Registration fees: Professionals $60, Paraprofessionals & Students $25, Family Members $25
Tech Together: Digital Accessibility
An introduction to best practices in digital accessibility.
Beep Baseball - Open Practice with The Panthers
Open practice session for beep baseball, an adaptive version of baseball for blind and visually impaired players.
Ages: 18+
Blind Soccer - Spring Youth Clinic with PlayLA
Youth clinic for blind soccer, teaching fundamentals of this Paralympic sport to children and teens.
Ages: 5-17
Long Beach Adaptive Sports Fair 2025
Long Beach Adaptive Sports Fair 2025
Join us for a day of adaptive sports demonstrations, activities, and resources for individuals with visual impairments and other disabilities.
All ages welcome
Quarterly Vision Webinar – Mental Health
This webinar explores the emotional challenges of vision loss and provides strategies for coping, resilience, and community support.
Duxbury Braille Translator: Macros and Math
Macros and Math, part 4 of 4 in the series "Duxbury Braille Translator: from First Paddle to Flocking Flying." Learn about math transcription and macros that can be used for any kind of document. Fly away from this session as captain of your own craft, on your way to a mastery of Duxbury Braille Translator.
Presenter: Kyle DeJute, APH Braille Trainer | Focus: Assistive Technology
Access to More Books
Learn about the library resources available for patrons to access for free, with a focus on Bookshare and Libby.
Available both online and in-person
Accessing the Visual Environment: Learning From One Another
No two low vision programs are exactly alike, but there's so much we can learn from each other. Following an overview of various state programs learn from a panel of experts of how to encourage device use, the importance of starting early, and effective communication.
Presenters: Cindy Bachofer, Tara Bowie, Jodi Floyd | Focus: Sensory Efficiency
LA Community Connections – Mental Health and Vision Loss
A free virtual event on mental health and vision loss featuring Dr. Ann Wagner, clinical psychologist, and Sonya Chapnick, certified yoga therapist.
RSVP required to attend
Beep Baseball - Open Practice with The Panthers
Open practice session for beep baseball, an adaptive version of baseball for blind and visually impaired players.
Ages: 18+
Goalball Clinics with PlayLA - Youth
Youth goalball clinics for children and teens aged 5-17. Learn the fundamentals of this Paralympic sport.
Ages: 5-17
Blind Tennis Clinics
Blind tennis clinics for individuals aged 12 and older. Adapted tennis using audible balls and modified rules.
Ages: 12+
From Starter to Loaf: Mastering Sourdough Bread Without Vision
This step-by-step guided workshop will teach participants how to make sourdough bread from scratch—covering everything from creating and maintaining a starter to fermentation and baking. You'll also learn how to incorporate kinesthetic, tactile, visual, and audible strategies into the bread-making process.
In-person workshop. After signing up, you'll receive an email with the access details.
Indoor Navigation Software Boutique
Explore indoor navigation technology for blind people. Learn about different types of indoor navigation, smartphone applications, and the future of this technology for navigating complex indoor spaces like airports or office buildings.
Register for the Indoor Navigation Software boutique today.
No-Hook Crochet with Museum of Craft and Design
A tactile crochet workshop accessible for those who are blind or have low vision. Materials provided. Registration required.
Tai Chi Class
Tai Chi classes for all levels. Schedule: 2–3 PM: Beginners – Touch positioning with description, 3–4 PM: Intermediate/Advanced, 4–4:30 PM: Push Hands – Partner study.
Beep Baseball - Open Practice with The Panthers
Open practice session for beep baseball, an adaptive version of baseball for blind and visually impaired players.
Ages: 18+
Blind Soccer - Spring Youth Clinic with PlayLA
Youth clinic for blind soccer, teaching fundamentals of this Paralympic sport to children and teens.
Ages: 5-17