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Navigation with Music Is Topic of New Episode of “On Tech and Vision” Podcast
Sept. 27, 2024 - When it comes to navigation technology for people who are blind or visually impaired, many apps utilize voice commands, loud tones or beeps, or haptic feedback. To create a more natural, seamless experience, the team at BenVision has created a different type of system that allows users to navigate using musical cues instead!
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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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Back-to-School Eye Care Tips from Lighthouse Guild
Vision health is one of the keys to success in school. So, as you get your child ready for the new school year, it’s a good time to add a vision exam to your to-do list.
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Vision Restoration: A Dream Nearer a Reality
NEW YORK (July 17, 2024) -- It has long been a dream to restore vision for people who are blind or visually impaired. However, doing so, either through transplanting a functioning eye or using technological aids, is an incredibly complex challenge. In fact, many considered it impossible. But thanks to cutting-edge research and programs, the ability to restore vision is getting closer than ever.
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Newly Published Study by Lighthouse Guild Researchers Provides Data on Head-Mounted Display Devices for People with Vision Loss
July 9, 2024 - Advances in hardware and software technologies have led to the development of assistive technology devices that may help people with vision loss achieve their goals, including reading and performing activities of daily living.
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Lighthouse Guild Names New Director of Buffalo GuildCare
Jamie Ridout has been named director of GuildCare in Buffalo. GuildCare, a division of Lighthouse Guild, is the only Adult Day Health Care program in New York State specializing in services for people with vision loss and provides services in Buffalo, Albany, Niagara Falls and Manhattan.
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Lighthouse Guild Announces College Scholarships to 16 Students Who Are Blind
Lighthouse Guild is awarding college scholarships of $10,000 each to 16 students from across the country who are legally blind and will be entering college or attending graduate school in the Fall.
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Lighthouse Guild Receives Grant to Increase Essential Technology Training for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
June 3, 2024 - Lighthouse Guild, a leader in supporting people who are blind or visually impaired, has received a $25,000 grant from the CTA Foundation to expand its essential assistive technology training. The CTA Foundation, an affiliate of the Consumer Technology Association, is dedicated to linking seniors and people with disabilities with technology that can enhance their lives. Lighthouse Guild is one of 25 nonprofit organizations receiving funding from the Foundation in 2024.
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Dr. Calvin W. Roberts of Lighthouse Guild Receives John Milton McLean Medal for 2024
NEW YORK (May 24, 2024) — Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, President and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, has been named the distinguished lecturer and recipient of…
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Biosensor Technology: The Future of Diagnostic Medicine Is The Latest Episode of “On Tech and Vision” with Dr. Cal Roberts
NEW YORK (May 3, 2024) — Biosensors, which sense the various pressure levels in our bodies such as blood pressure, are revolutionizing diagnostic and preventive…
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