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Lighthouse Guild Graduates Largest-Ever GED Class of Adults Who Are Blind
Lighthouse Guild celebrated its largest-ever GED graduating class yesterday at an inaugural ceremony in New York City. Six adults ranging from their 30s to their 60s, earned their High School Equivalency diplomas through the organization’s specialized GED program after years of rigorous academic preparation designed specifically for learners who are legally blind.
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Lighthouse Guild Launches Lighthouse Guild AI, a First-of-Its-Kind Initiative Placing Blind Leadership at the Center of Adaptive Technology Development
Meta Joins as First Official Partner with AI Glasses Assisting Blind Marathoner at the United Airlines NYC Half NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lighthouse Guild,…
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Lighthouse Guild Assembles Team of Blind and Sighted Riders for 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour
NEW YORK, NY – March 5, 2026 – Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization helping people with vision loss lead independent lives, today announced that Team Lighthouse Guild will return to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The team — made up of both sighted solo cyclists and visually impaired riders paired with sighted captains on tandem bikes — will traverse 40 miles across all five New York City boroughs, raising funds for Lighthouse Guild’s vision programs.
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Lighthouse Guild Receives $32,000 Grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind to Launch Vision Wellness Initiative for Older Adults
NEW YORK, March 3, 2026 — Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization helping people who are blind or have experienced vision loss lead independent lives, today announced it has received a $32,000 grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind for a new program supporting older adults navigating age-related vision loss. The condition affects one in three adults over the age of 60, yet often goes unaddressed until it significantly impacts mobility, safety, and quality of life.
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Lighthouse Guild Celebrates 19th Annual Palm Beach Visionary Evening
Record Support Advances Mission Serving People Who Are Blind or Have Vision Loss Palm Beach, Florida — With a legacy spanning over a century, Lighthouse…
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Lighthouse Guild Announces New Adaptive Athletics Partnership with STIG
November 25, 2025 — Lighthouse Guild, a blind-led New York City based nonprofit with more than 120 years of service to the blind and low vision community, today announced a new partnership with STIG, a national leader in Cybersecurity and Managed IT Solutions, which has committed to becoming the organization’s 2026 sponsor for Adaptive Athletics. This collaboration will support Lighthouse Guild’s own adaptive sports programming – which includes blind baseball, goalball, running, cycling, and youth athletic initiatives – as well as its expanding relationship with New York City’s professional sports.
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Lighthouse Guild Encourages People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired to Stay Active Through Sports and Exercise
NEW YORK (April 17, 2025) – Sports and exercise are for everyone—including individuals who are blind or visually impaired. From goalball and blind baseball to…
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Lighthouse Guild Announces Thomas Panek as New President & CEO
NEW YORK (March 18, 2025) -- Lighthouse Guild, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Panek as its new President and CEO, effective April 2025. He succeeds Dr. Calvin W. Roberts, who has led the organization with distinction.
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Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being: Social Workers Offer Tips for People with Vision Loss
March is National Social Work Month NEW YORK (March 3, 2025) – Social workers play a crucial role in helping individuals with vision loss navigate life’s…
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Remixing Existing Tech to Advance Accessibility for People with Vision Loss
Featured in New Episode of “On Tech and Vision” Podcast NEW YORK (February 21, 2025) – Historically, technology designed for people with low vision has…
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