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Helpful Apps for Children who are Visually Impaired
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Join us as we discuss helpful apps for children who are visually impaired. We will be joined by members of the Lighthouse staff to review some apps commonly used by people with visual impairments and how they work. We will also ask parents to tell us their favorite apps and learn about their experiences with using technology with their child.
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Tele-Support Talks
Adaptive Sports
Monday, April 21, 2025 - Did you know April is Adaptive Sports Month? Come and be part of an exciting conversation about the dynamic and inclusive realm of adaptive sports.Explore the profound impact of adaptive sports on both physical and mental well-being, as well as their role in fostering a sense of community and resilience.
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Exploring Braille
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Join us for an informative session where we will dive into the world of Braille. Learn about the Braille code, how the letters are formed, and the techniques used to read Braille.
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Blog
Vision Impairment and Mental Health
This 18-minute video presentation describes the emotional, functional, psychological and social ways that losing vision affects people’s lives, and discusses how behavioral health services, supports and strategies can help them cope.
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The Importance of Keeping Your Visually Impaired Child Physically Active
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Join us as our speakers share their expert advice, recommendations, and resources that will help parents get involved in keeping their visually impaired child physically active.
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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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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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Lighthouse Guild is dedicated to providing exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.
