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Lighthouse Guild Presents 2023 Awards for Outstanding Accomplishments in Vision Science, Technological Innovation, and Advocacy for People with Vision Impairment
NEW YORK (October 20, 2023) –Community members, clients, administration and staff, gathered in Lighthouse Guild’s technology center on West 65th Street in New York City…
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Concept to Reality: Developing Big Ideas for Accessible Technology for People with Vision Loss
How does life-changing technology for people who are blind or visually impaired become available? Between initial conception and going to market there is a rigorous testing and development process. The latest episode of the popular podcast “On Tech and Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” explores the pathway from concept to reality with two vision technology innovators.
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Lighthouse Guild Announces 2023 Awards for Outstanding Accomplishments in Vision Science and Advocacy
NEW YORK (October 3, 2023) – Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, announced today recipients of its 2023 awards for outstanding accomplishments in vision science, technological innovation, and advocacy: Wiley A. Chambers, MD, will receive the Bressler Prize; Saqib Shaikh will receive the Pisart Award; and former New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, is selected to present the Morse Lecture in Advocacy.
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Are Robotic Guide Dogs the Next Step in Transformative Technology for People with Vision Loss?
Researchers are now working on robotic technologies that incorporate sophisticated computer learning systems to augment the traditional white cane or replicate many of the same functions of a guide dog.
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Can My Child See the Blackboard?
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, a national health observance during back-to-school season that highlights the importance of protecting children’s vision and eye health.
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Why Sunglasses Are More Than a Fashion Statement
Styles of sunglasses may change each year, but one thing remains constant: sunglasses are key to protecting your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun.
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Lighthouse Guild Awards College Scholarships of $10,000 Each to 15 Students Who Are Blind
Lighthouse Guild announced today that it is awarding 15 college scholarships of $10,000 each to 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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Smart Cities and Autonomous Driving: How Technology is Providing Greater Freedom of Movement for People with Vision Loss
The latest episode of the Lighthouse Guild podcast “On Tech and Vision” explores how technology is transforming the world for people with vision loss through game-changing concepts such as smart cities and autonomous driving.
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Students Gathered in Central Park to Play the Adaptive Sport of Blind Baseball
On Saturday, May 6, students gathered for a morning of fun and excitement in Central Park, playing the adaptive sport of blind baseball. The participants ranged from ages six to thirteen and are students from Lighthouse Guild’s Youth Skills Program.
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Team Lighthouse Guild Rides in Bike Tour to Raise Awareness of Eye Health
New York— On Sunday, May 7, Team Lighthouse Guild was among the 32,000 riders participating in the 2023 TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
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