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Guest Speakers
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
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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Blog
Navigating a New School Year: Back-to-School Tips for Children with Vision Loss
As we prepare for another exciting school year, it's important to ensure a smooth transition for children with vision loss. With some preparation and support, you can make the back-to-school experience positive and empowering for them. Here are some valuable tips to help your child thrive in the upcoming academic year:
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
The Possibilities of Vision Restoration
This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss.
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A First-Time Experience: Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Play Goalball
New York (May 20, 2024) — On Saturday, May 18, twenty-five students ages fourteen to twenty-one from the Lighthouse Guild Youth Transition Program participated in…
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On Tech & Vision Podcast
Biosensors: The Future of Diagnostic Medicine
This episode is about how biosensor technology is revolutionizing the field of diagnostic and preventive medicine. Biosensors can take many forms – wearable, implantable, and even ingestible. And they can serve many different functions as well, most notably when it comes to detecting the various pressure levels in our bodies.
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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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Blog
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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Blog
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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Blog
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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