Posts by Jennifer Drue
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Blog
Ballot Marking Devices: An Accessible Vote of Confidence
As Election Day approaches, millions of New Yorkers are preparing to vote. If you’ve ever felt frustrated or discouraged trying to vote on a paper ballot that is too difficult to read, you are not alone. However, you can ease this stressful situation by using a Ballot Marking Device (BMD), an accessible machine that can enlarge your ballot’s font size or audibly read out every word through headphones.
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Vision Tips for Older Adults September Is Healthy Aging Month
Maintaining our health and quality of life as we age requires us to prioritize the protection of our vision. Regular eye exams and early detection are essential for maintaining good eye health, just like many other aspects of our overall health.
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Lectures
Interactive Panel Discussion on Accessible Entertainment
How can users with vision impairment access visual media? Join expert panelists for this insightful discussion! This will be an opportunity to share your experiences, and learn from others in our community.
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Lectures
Assistive Tech Discussion with Spectrum Featuring Xumo
Xumo is Spectrum’s new streaming device, giving customers a modern way to access their Guide, On Demand library, and to access recorded content. Xumo comes with pre-loaded apps, but is a Spectrum Guide forward experience. Best of all, customers now have access to a voice input feature, allowing them to search for content by title, actor, network, or channel number. The stream box also includes Voice Guidance, a text-to-speech option that allows you to navigate the interface non-visually, as well as access your favorite features like audio description and other accessibility customizations.
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Tech Talk Webinar
Tech Talk: Seeing AI, Envision AI & BeMyAI – What’s the Difference?
February 20, 2024 - Join Lighthouse Guild’s Tech experts Dr. Bryan Wolynski and Shanell Matos explore the differences of artificial intelligence (AI) apps: Seeing AI, Envision AI and BeMy AI.
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Tech Talk Webinar
Exploring Meta Smart Glasses
June 18, 2024 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss Meta Smart Glasses features and capabilities.
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Blog
Local Community Connections Can Help You Manage DME Physically and Emotionally
When your worsening eyesight makes life difficult, leaning on your ‘village’ can make all the difference.
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Your Home and DME: How to Create a Space That Balances Independence and Support
When blurry or poor eyesight makes daily activities difficult, here’s what to do to stay independent and secure inside your house.
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For People With DME, Online Connections Provide a Sense of Community
Virtual support can be a helpful way to meet and connect with other people who have DME and share similar experiences.
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Vision Friendly Environments for People with Vision Impairment
This 13-minute video presentation provides tips for creating an environment that is safe, easy to navigate, and welcoming for people with vision impairment.
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