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• Tele-Support Talks

  The Power of Social Support for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired

  Monday, November 18, 2024 - During this discussion, we will explore the critical role that social connection plays in the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

  

• Ask the TVI

  Music: How it Can Enrich Your Child’s Life as a Visually Impaired Youth

  Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Join us as we discuss music and how it can enrich your child's life as a visually impaired youth. Richard Thai from The Filomen D’Agostino Greenberg Music School will discuss their comprehensive music program, which is designed especially with the needs of children with visual impairments in mind.

  

• Look Good and Do Good with EyeCare EyeWear and Two Blind Brothers

  Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - We cordially invite you to an exclusive event at our fashion-forward eyewear boutique, EyeCare EyeWear. As a recent addition to the neighborhood, we are thrilled to present our diverse collections of frames, where your purchase can help you look good and do good!

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  Exploring YouTube

  Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - From tutorials on assistive technology to reviews and guidance on computers and smartphones, YouTube offers many resources for people with vision loss. In this session, we will learn how to search for content, discover content created by people in the blind and visually impaired community, and subscribe to channels on the topics that interest you.

  

• Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services

  Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Learn more about the latest technology offerings and services available at Lighthouse Guild.

  

• Laugh for Sight Comedy Show Fundraiser

  Monday, October 28, 2024 - Join us at the legendary Gotham Comedy Club for an unforgettable night of laughter and support at this year’s Laugh for Sight NYC. Lighthouse Guild is honored to be one of three beneficiaries of the proceeds raised at this amazing event, along with the U.S. Blind Baseball Association and The Animal Medical Center’s Schwartzman Guide Dog Fund.

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Seeing Through Strength: Ashley Mizell’s Journey with Vision Loss, Motherhood, and Creativity

  Monday, October 21, 2024 - Ashley will share about her experiences with vision loss, parenting three boys, the impact of stem cell treatment, and her journey to becoming a content creator.

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  Low Tech Low Cost

  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Simple low tech solutions can sometimes be the right tool for a task. Whether it's having the right lighting for reading, using bump dots on a microwave, or using a "Say When" device for pouring a drink, simple things can make daily tasks easier for people who are blind or visually impaired. This webinar will discuss low tech, low cost aids and devices which can easily be integrated into your daily routine. Special guest, Ashley Miell, social media influencer, and mom of three boys, will be sharing practical tips and insights from her own experience with vision loss that you do not want to miss.  

  

• Ask the TVI

  How Parents Can Support Their Children: Homework, Test Prep and Parent-Teacher Conferences

  Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Join us for a discussion on how parents can effectively support their children with homework, test preparation, and tips for parent-teacher conferences.

  

• Adaptive Athletic Grants Workshops with Challenged Athlete Foundation and Foreseeable Future Foundation

  Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Lighthouse Guild is proud of its adaptive athletic effort.  Join us for our second workshop designed to inform and connect the blind and low-vision community with financial resources to support individuals as they pursue their athletic goals. Representatives from both organizations will be live in-person and virtually to discuss everything applicants will need to know. Attendees will have an opportunity to: