Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography at the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm for "Hands On Mapping: An Introduction to Tactile Cartography." This unique gathering will take place at LightHouse headquarters: 1155 Market St, 10th floor in San Francisco.

We are honored to have Dr. Joshua Miele, MacArthur "Genius Award" Fellow, as our featured speaker for the evening. Alongside Dr. Miele's insights, we’re going to present a program that leads you through a landscape of tactile maps, maps that show places you may know but in a way you have not considered.

Entrance to this event is complimentary, and includes a reception with delicious food and refreshments, fostering further conversation and networking opportunities.

This event is also special as it is MAD Lab's inaugural fundraiser. Funds raised will play a pivotal role in supporting our ongoing work on tactile maps and TMAP.  Individuals who generously donate $250 or more will receive a TMAP t-shirt as a token of our appreciation. To learn more about additional ways to support the cause, view our sponsorship opportunities. 

We welcome you to join us and participate in this enlightening experience.

Please contact Karen Thompson, Senior Director of Individual & Institutional Giving, at KThompson@lighthouse-sf.org if you have any questions.  

This website will be updated with additional information as the event draws closer.