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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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A First-Time Experience: Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Play Goalball 
New York (May 20, 2024) — On Saturday, May 18, twenty-five students ages fourteen to twenty-one from the Lighthouse Guild Youth Transition Program participated in…
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Lighthouse Guild Receives Grant from American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF)
Funding to Study Pros and Cons of Assistive Devices for People with Vision Impairment
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Lighthouse Guild Names New Director of Manhattan GuildCare
NEW YORK (April 16, 2024) – Registered nurse Mordecai Erps has been named director of GuildCare in Manhattan. 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 Manhattan, Albany, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
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Women’s Eye Health Tips from Lighthouse Guild
Women are at increased risk for glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, disorders that can lead to vision loss if left unchecked. Pregnancy and menopause can also impact vision.
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How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse: Five Tips from Lighthouse Guild
Excitement continues to build for the solar eclipse that will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024, and be viewable in North America. If you’re planning to watch, it’s essential to make eye safety your top priority.
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Five Tips for People with Vision Loss from Lighthouse Guild Social Workers
Social workers are essential in helping people with vision loss manage challenges. From addressing urgent and chronic life issues, to making sure people can get to their appointments, get their medications and access needed medical equipment, social workers are on hand to offer professional guidance and smooth the way.
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The Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence for People with Vision Loss Is Topic of Latest Episode of “On Tech and Vision”
When it comes to emerging technology, there’s no hotter topic than artificial intelligence. People are exploring the possibilities of what AI can achieve – including accessible technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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