Lighthouse Guild delivers innovative care, technology, and community to help people with vision loss live fully and independently.
August 20, 2024
After a medical crisis, brain surgery, and losing much of her vision, Amanda thought school was behind her. Then a devastating loss gave her a reason to try again. At Lighthouse Guild, she found the support — and the community — to earn her GED.
Read Amanda’s Story
Our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers is here to help you get the care and support you need. Together, we’ll focus on your health, wellness, and independence.
Get Care: Explore Care
Gain confidence, overcome challenges, and develop the skills to live a more independent life. With Lighthouse Guild by your side, the life you want is within reach.
Find Support: Find Support
Access online courses, professional education, and assistive technology training designed to help people with vision loss — and the professionals who support them — build skills and confidence.
Learn & Train: Explore Learning Opportunities
The Center, which occupies 11,000 square feet at Lighthouse Guild’s New York City headquarters, offers a one-stop resource for vision care, rehabilitation, and technology training.
One of New York’s best assistive technology training programs for people with vision loss.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Join Lighthouse Guild at Lincoln Center’s stunning Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse for an evening of lively conversation with blind professionals working across the entertainment industry. Together, we’ll explore how accessibility is changing the way we create, experience, and share stories — from film, television, and theater to social media and beyond.
News
Lighthouse Guild President & CEO Thomas Panek joined Fox 5 to discuss the organization’s growing partnership with Meta — including a new initiative to provide free Ray-Ban Meta glasses to every blind and low-vision veteran in America.
Tech Workshop (In-Person)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – An in-person, hands-on workshop exploring the VictorReader Stream — a specialized handheld media player designed for blind and low vision users.
Ask the TVI
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – New York City’s parks belong to everyone — this session explores the accessibility features, amenities, and resources available to help people with visual impairments enjoy the city’s green spaces.
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