Vision & Health Blog

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  Seeing AI Tutorials

  Step-by-step Seeing AI tutorials created by our Tech Pals, designed to help you navigate and make the most of this powerful app for the blind and visually impaired.

  

• Blog

  Tech Tips for Accessibility

  Enhance Your Smartphone, Master Assistive Apps, and Explore the Latest Devices for People who are Blind and Visually Impaired Siri  For iPhone users, Siri can…

  

• Guest Speakers

  Bressler Pisart Morse Award Lectures 2024

  Transcript Dr. Roberts: All right. Good afternoon. Welcome to the 2024 Lighthouse Guild Awards lectures. We are delighted to have those of you here in our…

  

• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  How Well Do You Really Need to See to Drive?

  Today, self-driving cars are all the buzz when it comes to cutting edge driving technology that could help people with vision impairment drive. But there are other, simpler technologies that are already helping people who are blind or visually impaired navigate behind the wheel — some of which draw on technology that’s been around for hundreds of years!

  

• Blog

  Does My Child Have a Vision Problem?

  Healthy vision is crucial for a child’s learning ability and is one of the keys to success in school. When children struggle to see the board or the computer screen, it can affect their attention, comprehension, and ability to follow instructions in the classroom.

  

• Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services Registration Confirmation

  Thank you for registering for Explore Lighthouse Guild: Technology and Services. If you have any questions, please contact TechCenter@lighthouseguild.org Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98134074838 Meeting ID:…

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  Ballot Marking Devices: An Accessible Vote of Confidence

  As Election Day approaches, millions of New Yorkers are preparing to vote. If you’ve ever felt frustrated or discouraged trying to vote on a paper ballot that is too difficult to read, you are not alone. However, you can ease this stressful situation by using a Ballot Marking Device (BMD), an accessible machine that can enlarge your ballot’s font size or audibly read out every word through headphones.

  

• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  BenVision: Navigating with Music

  This podcast is about big ideas on how technology is making life better for people with vision loss.

  

• Blog

  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. 

  

• Guest Speakers

  Interactive Panel Discussion on Accessible Entertainment

  How can users with vision impairment access visual media? Join expert panelists for this insightful discussion! This will be an opportunity to share your experiences, and learn from others in our community.