People with Vision Impairment
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Blog
Common Causes of Vision Impairment
This 16-minute video presentation discusses vision-threatening eye diseases and conditions most common in adults, including their symptoms, causes and impact on vision. Approaches for avoiding preventable vision loss and maintaining good eye health are also provided.
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Tech Pals
Bridging Generations Through Technology Tech Pals is a unique program that connects older adults (55+) experiencing vision loss with young adult mentors (ages 18-24) who…
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Julie’s Story
Julie is 86 years old New Yorker. She is also the mother of a 46-year-old son and feels she has had a good life. Julie…
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Jon’s Story
Jon has Retinitis Pigmentosa. He says, “I’ve experienced night blindness my entire life. When I was a kid, I thought that was normal. It wasn’t…
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Blog
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious infection of the eye that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness.
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Register for Tech Talk
Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3pm EST for a live, online webinar on assistive technology for people who are blind or…
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
Ambient Computing and Voice Assistants: From Your Home to the Stars
David Frerichs, Principal Engineer, Alexa Experience at Amazon on the aging and accessibility team, shares his design philosophy for making voice assistants more inclusive, and the preferred mode of engagement for every user.
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Matthew’s Story
In 2019, 15-year-old high school student Matthew lived a happy, everyday teenage life until his world was turned upside down. Matthew was diagnosed with a…
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Join the Visionary Committee
Building leadership for the next generation. The Visionary Committee is a group of early to mid-career professionals committed to supporting Lighthouse Guild’s mission, leadership, and…
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Making the Holidays Bright for Children with Visual Impairment
The holiday season is upon us! This can be an exciting and busy time of year for everyone. For parents of children with visual impairment…
Join our Mission
Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
