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Tele-Support Talks
The Link Between Diet and Eye Health
Monday, March 17, 2025 - Discover the powerful connection between nutrition and eye healthin this insightful presentation. Learn how diet plays a crucial role inmaintaining vision, particularly for individuals with diabetes. This sessionwill provide practical guidance on foods that support eye health, key nutrientsto focus on, and lifestyle habits that can help prevent or managevision-related conditions. Whether you're a professional, caregiver, or someoneaffected by vision loss, this discussion will offer valuable takeaways toenhance eye care through better nutrition.
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
The Paradigm Shift in Innovation: Remixing Existing Tech to Advance Accessibility
Technology developed specifically for people with low vision has historically been bespoke, specific, and expensive, requiring the creation of new technology for a relatively small population of users. But recently we’re seeing a paradigm shift from building new vision tech from scratch to building on top of existing technology that most people use daily.
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Tele-Support Talks
Unlocking Potential with Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations for People with Vision Loss
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Discover how Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations (DVE) empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired to achieve meaningful employment and greater independence. This presentation will explore the purpose, process,and benefits of a DVE, offering insights into how it identifies career opportunities and equips individuals with the tools to succeed in the workforce.
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Ask the TVI
Summer Camp
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Join us with representatives from 6 camps to discuss the reasons why summer camp might be a good opportunity for you and your child to learn and create memorable, meaningful experiences. Participating camps will include Camp Abilities, the Brooklyn JCC, Easter Seals Summer Camp, Envisions Blind Sports Camp, VisionsSummer Camp and Leader Dogs Summer Camp.
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Blog
Seeing AI Tutorials
Step-by-step Seeing AI tutorials created by our Tech Pals, designed to help you navigate and make the most of this powerful app for the blind and visually impaired.
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
How Well Do You Really Need to See to Drive?
Today, self-driving cars are all the buzz when it comes to cutting edge driving technology that could help people with vision impairment drive. But there are other, simpler technologies that are already helping people who are blind or visually impaired navigate behind the wheel — some of which draw on technology that’s been around for hundreds of years!
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Tele-Support Talks
Assistive Technology
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Join us as we discuss Assistive Technology for students who are blind or have low vision.
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Ask the TVI
Special Education
Thursday, January 9, 2025 - Join us as we discuss special education with our guest speaker, Lilliana Diaz-Pedrosa, Attorney at Advocates for Children of NY.
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Tech Talk Webinar
2024 in Review: Assistive Technology Innovations, Web Accessibility & Reddit /r/Blind
December 10, 2024 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss advancements that happened in 2024, including the growth of AI-powered tools and wearables, the ongoing impact of emerging technologies, and how mainstream technology is enhancing assistive devices.
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Ask the TVI
Assistive Technology
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Join us as we discuss Assistive Technology for students who are blind or have low vision. Nancy Doyle and Chancey Fleet from the Heiskell Talking Books Library in New York City will explain some of the different types of assistive technology that should be provided assistive
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