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Physical Mobility, Physical Activity & Muscle Strength in Individuals with Age-related Macular Degeneration
This study will be conducted at Lighthouse Guild and New York University School of Medicine. Eligibility: We are recruiting English-speaking participants, 18 years or older, with…
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Eye and Hand Movements While Conducting Daily Tasks
Purpose of study: This study examines the ways in which people with vision loss coordinate their eye and hand movements while doing tasks such as making…
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Comparison of Assistive Indoor Navigation
Purpose of study: This study assesses participants’ ability to navigate through the Lighthouse Guild building. Three new technologies for indoor navigation will be tested: GoodMaps,…
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Comparison of Assistive AI Devices and Software
Purpose of study: Recently, several new devices have been developed that use AI innovations that provide access to text-to-speech, scene description, and object recognition. This study…
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Diabetes Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 373 million Americans have diabetes. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S.! Possibly even more worrisome, an estimated 96 million adults in the country (1 in 3) have prediabetes.
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Lectures
2023 Lighthouse Guild Awards Lecture
The 2023 Lighthouse Guild Awards Lecture featured Bressler Prize recipient Dr. Wiley A. Chambers on the process of approving new ophthalmic drugs, Pisart Awardee Mr. Saqib Shaikh on empowering people with vision loss through Microsoft’s Seeing AI project, and Morse Lecture honoree Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, who emphasized the critical role of advocacy for people with disabilities.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications is essential for millions of people in the United States who have diabetes. One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is vision loss. Lighthouse Guild offers the following tips to help reduce risk and preserve eyesight.
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Operation Safe Travel Free Virtual Workshop
At Lighthouse Guild, we are committed to providing exceptional services and workshops that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. We are…
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Halloween Eye Safety
Halloween can be a fun and festive holiday. Still, it’s also important to prioritize eye safety, especially if you or your children are wearing costumes that involve masks, makeup, or accessories that could potentially harm your eyes.
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
Innovation Process from Big Idea to Reality
This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss.
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