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• 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:

  

• 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.

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  Exploring the Victor Reader Stream 3 and Alternative Solutions

  Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - There are many options for taking notes and accessing your digital and audio media content. Digital content such as books, newspapers, and audio podcasts keep us all up-to-date and informed.

  

• Accessible Ballot Printing Assistance

  September 30 – October 29, 2024 - For New York City Voters with vision impairment who have requested an accessible ballot from the Board of Elections, Lighthouse Guild is providing accessible ballot printing assistance.

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  eSight Go Demonstration Day

  Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Join us for a hands-on demonstration of the new eSight Go, a wearable electronic device designed to magnify your view at distance and near for individuals with low vision.

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  Mac versus PC

  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Whether you're using a computer for work, entertainment, or simply browsing the web, choosing the right platform can be overwhelming. Both Mac and PC systems offer accessibility features, but which is better for individuals with visual impairments? Lighthouse Guild tech experts will address this question and more, with valuable insights from special guest Brian Fischler.

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Seeing Beyond: Griffin Pinkow’s Journey of Resilience and Impact

  Monday, September 16, 2024 - Transitioning from a healthy teenager to gradually losing sight can be physically and emotionally devastating for anyone. Griffin has managed to overcome these challenges and has truly made a difference in hundreds of lives. Join us to hear Griffin's story and learn about his resilience when facing adversity.

  

• Ask the TVI

  In-Person and Online Programs Offered for Children with Visual Impairments and Blindness

  Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Join us as we offer information about in-person and online programs offered for children with visual impairments and blindness. We will provide details about how to register and when and where programs will take place.

  

• Tech In-Session Workshop

  AIRA – Access to Information through Remote Assistance

  Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - AIRA (Access to Information through Remote Assistance) is a service which connects people who are blind or visually impaired to a professional agent who provide real-time visual information through a smartphone or smart glasses. Whether its sorting through a stack of important medical documents, finding your way in an unfamiliar environment or identifying the right medication, accurate descriptive guidance for someone with vision loss can make the difference. 

  

• Lighthouse Guild & Knock at the Gate present The Tempest: a Surround Sound Odyssey

  July 1 through August 31, 2024 - Knock at the Gate's latest immersive audio experience, "The Tempest: A Surround Sound Odyssey," is designed for dark environments and headphones. It transports listeners to the mystical depths and shores of Shakespeare's magical island, immersing them in the heart of his beloved tale of magic and miracles, where a vengeful sorcerer is conjuring his final spell.