Vision & Health Blog

Showing 1–10 of 371 results

• Blog

  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.

  

• Guest Speakers

  Assistive Tech Discussion with Spectrum Featuring Xumo

  Xumo is Spectrum’s new streaming device, giving customers a modern way to access their Guide, On Demand library, and to access recorded content. Xumo comes with pre-loaded apps, but is a Spectrum Guide forward experience. Best of all, customers now have access to a voice input feature, allowing them to search for content by title, actor, network, or channel number. The stream box also includes Voice Guidance, a text-to-speech option that allows you to navigate the interface non-visually, as well as access your favorite features like audio description and other accessibility customizations.

  

• Tech Talk

  Tech Talk: Seeing AI, Envision AI & BeMyAI – What’s the Difference?

  February 20, 2024 - Join Lighthouse Guild’s Tech experts Dr. Bryan Wolynski and Shanell Matos explore the differences of artificial intelligence (AI) apps: Seeing AI, Envision AI and BeMy AI.

  

• Blog

  Navigating a New School Year: Back-to-School Tips for Children with Vision Loss

  As we prepare for another exciting school year, it's important to ensure a smooth transition for children with vision loss. With some preparation and support, you can make the back-to-school experience positive and empowering for them. Here are some valuable tips to help your child thrive in the upcoming academic year:

  

• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  The Possibilities of Vision Restoration

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

  

• 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…

  

• On Tech & Vision Podcast

  Biosensors: The Future of Diagnostic Medicine

  This episode is about how biosensor technology is revolutionizing the field of diagnostic and preventive medicine. Biosensors can take many forms – wearable, implantable, and even ingestible. And they can serve many different functions as well, most notably when it comes to detecting the various pressure levels in our bodies.