Empowering Vision. Transforming Lives.
Lighthouse Guild delivers innovative care, technology, and community to help people with vision loss live fully and independently.
December 22, 2025
Born legally blind, Michael grew up at Lighthouse Guild, where skills training and mentorship helped him turn lived experience into strength. Through programs like Tech Pals, he learned to empower others through technology and connection—work he now carries forward every day as a Specialist at Apple, proving that low vision is part of his story, not a limitation.
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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.
Tele-Support Talks
Monday, January 19, 2026 – Preparing for college is an exciting milestone for many students, but navigating the scholarship and financial aid process can feel overwhelming. This presentation will provide students and families with helpful information and resources related to the college application process, financial aid programs, and scholarship opportunities available to students with visual impairment.
Ask the TVI
Thursday, January 8, 2026 – In this session, we will explore Orientation and Mobility (O&M)—what it is, how it works, and why it’s important for people who are blind or have low vision. We’ll look at key skills for safe and confident travel in all types of weather, along with helpful tools and techniques.
Tech Talk Webinar
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – This session will provide an overview of voice command technology, including what it is, how it works, and the ways it can be used to make daily tasks easier. Participants will also learn practical examples of how clients are using voice commands to stay connected, organized, and independent.
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