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214 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Civic Center
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850 ftBig Bus Tours Stop 8, Fulton Street
880 ftMarket St & Van Ness Ave
910 ftVan Ness Muni
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Specialties
Adaptations — the LightHouse Store offers accessible gadgets, gear and more for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Whether you’re looking for a white cane or you fall in the «I’m not blind, but I can’t see» category and need a magnifier, Adaptations is the place for you. We offer high– and low-tech products for you, your family or friends who need some alternative solutions in order to learn, connect and thrive. When you visit Adaptations, you’ll be met by an experienced representative who will take the time to explain options, demonstrate products and make sure you’ve got what you need in hand. To learn more about Adaptations visit, our store’s web-site. And to learn about other ways the LightHouse can assist you, check us out at www. lighthouse-sf.org. We’re the blind leading the blind, and proud of it!
History
Established in 1970.
The LightHouse was founded in 1902 as a reading room for the blind, and over the last century, has grown into the première provider of programs and services for the blind community. A small store was opened in 1970 to meet the need for accessible products. In 1994, the LightHouse opened its location on Van Ness Avenue and dedicated space to Adaptations — the LightHouse Store. Today, Adaptations offers in-store hours, as well as a full on-line shopping experience.
Meet the Manager
Sam R.
Manager
Sam first joined the LightHouse family when he was 19 and attended Enchanted Hills Camp, our accessible summer camp and retreat for blind and visually impaired youth, adults and seniors. Over the years, Sam returned many times as a camper, counselor-in-training and counselor, gaining a network of blind friends, varied work experience and much more. After college, Sam became a fellow at partner agency National Industries for the Blind in Virginia, where he learned business management and development skills. When an opportunity to join the LightHouse team as our Assistant Director of Business Services and Adaptations Store Manager came up, he jumped at the opportunity to come back to his home state. Sam is the proud father of a one year-old little boy. His wife, whom he met at Enchanted Hills, recently started a blind parents group that meets regularly at the LightHouse.
