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    New Technology to Support People with Hearing and Vision Loss

    OMNY program, the new contactless fare payment system NYC for subways and buses, and how older people with half fare cards can easily transition to this convenient “tap and go” system. 

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    Vision Rehabilitation: Low Vision Care & Services

    This 13-minute video presentation describes vision rehabilitation services and illustrates the impact vision rehabilitation has in the lives of people with vision impairment.

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    Eye Health Tips

    May is Healthy Vision Month, but taking care of your eyes should be a health priority year-round, like eating a balanced diet and being physically active.

  • Tech Talk Webinar

    RealSAM Pocket Voice Activated Smartphone

    May 16, 2023 - Dr. Bryan Wolynski introduces Voice Activated Smartphone technology and discusses the future of this technology and how it will play a more prominent role in the future as natural language processing improves.

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    Assistive Navigation Technologies

    Safely navigatinga new environment, both indoors and outdoors, can be a challenge for people who are blind or visually impaired. Orientation and mobility training is necessary to ensure independent and safe travel, as is the importance of using a white cane or a guide dog. While not meant to replace them, some technologies can help with navigation and are available at Lighthouse Guild.  

  • Tech Talk Webinar

    Introduction to iPhone Accessibility (Part 2)

    March 21, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss the basic accessibility features and how to access them on your device. This discussion highlights accessibility features that help people who are blind or visually impaired.

  • Tech Talk Webinar

    All About Alexa

    April 18, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss Amazon Alexa Products.

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    Mental Health Awareness Can Help with Vision Loss

    Mental health awareness and management are vital to a healthy lifestyle and influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Some people who experience vision loss later in life are more vulnerable to mental health struggles but are unaware of them.

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    What is Chat GPT?

    And What Does It Have to Do with Assistive Technology? Chat GPT stands for Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer and was developed by an AI research…

  • Tech Talk Webinar

    Introduction to iPhone Accessibility (Part 1)

    February 21, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild tech experts provide tips on basic accessibility features and how to access them on your device.

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