Join us every third Tuesday of the month at 3pm EST for an online discussion on assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Experts in the field of technology and vision loss will provide demonstrations, answer questions, and provide strategies to help individuals with vision loss attain their goals. Topics include high- and low-tech devices, accessible features on iOS devices, apps for daily activities, apps for socialization, talking books, smart speakers and more! All are welcome to join us!
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Tech Talk Library
Did you miss a talk or would like to listen to one again? We have collected all our monthly informational talks from experts in various fields for you to listen to anytime and anywhere. If you like what you hear, please feel free to share!
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Introduction to iPhone Accessibility (Part 1)
February 21, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts provide tips on basic accessibility features and how to access them on your device.
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Introduction to iPhone Accessibility (Part 2)
March 21, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss the basic accessibility features and how to access them on your device. This discussion highlights accessibility features that help people who are blind or visually impaired.
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All About Alexa
April 18, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss Amazon Alexa Products.
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RealSAM Pocket Voice Activated Smartphone
May 16, 2023 – Dr. Bryan Wolynski introduces Voice Activated Smartphone technology and discusses the future of this technology and how it will play a more prominent role in the future as natural language processing improves.
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Tech Talk: The Envision App & AI Smart Glasses
June 20, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss the Envision App & AI-powered smart glasses.
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Tech Talk: Accessible Book Reading Platforms
July 18, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild’s tech experts discuss different book reading platforms such as Audible, the Kindle e-reader, Bookshare and BARD.
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Tech Talk: iPhone Tips and Tricks
August 15, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss iPhone Tips and Tricks. Learn about Smart Typing, Magnifier options, useful voiceover settings, Siri functions and more.
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Tech Talk: Orientation and Navigation Application Technologies
September 19, 2023 – Lighthouse Guild tech experts discuss different wayfinding technologies along with special guests; Idan Meir from RightHear, Michiel Janssen from Ayes, developers of the OKO app, Evelyn Tichenor from GoodMaps and Kevin Yoo from HapticNav & Wayband by WearWorks.
Disclaimer: The provision of products or resources by Lighthouse Guild to its clients is for educational, informational and research purposes only, and does not constitute an endorsement of any product, device, developer, vendor or manufacturer.
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