Build Everyday Confidence with Meta AI Glasses
Explore how Meta glasses may support greater independence in your everyday life. This free assistive technology (AT) workshop series includes one individual orientation session and four group sessions to help you practice hands-free communication, access information, and apply useful features to daily tasks. With guided demonstrations, hands-on activities, and peer discussion, you can build confidence at your own pace.
Practice hands-free skills that support your goals for everyday independence.
What You’ll Gain
- Build confidence setting up, wearing, and operating Meta glasses with support tailored to your goals.
- Practice hands-free calls, messaging, reading, and descriptions in everyday situations.
- Explore ways to support organization, daily tasks, and participation at home and in the community.
- Learn privacy practices, feature limitations, and strategies for troubleshooting and requesting help.
- Create a personalized plan for continued practice, drawing on instructor guidance and shared strategies.
How the Series Works
You’ll begin with an individual session to discuss your goals, review setup and accessibility preferences, and find a comfortable starting point. Four group sessions follow, with opportunities to practice, ask questions, share strategies, and apply skills to realistic situations. Instruction includes time for review and troubleshooting to support different levels of experience.
What You’ll Practice
Individual Orientation: Getting Started and Personal Goals
Get familiar with the glasses, review basic setup and controls, discuss accessibility preferences, and identify your goals.
Session 1: Core Features and Getting Comfortable with the Basics
Learn how to wear and operate the glasses, make hands-free calls, send messages, and use voice commands to read and describe information. Explore privacy considerations and safe use.
Session 2: Read and Describe Around the House
Practice using reading and description features for everyday activities at home, from accessing printed information to identifying objects.
Session 3: Using Meta Out and About
Explore how Meta glasses may support everyday activities, organization, and participation in your community.
Session 4: App Connections and Useful Features
Explore app connections, practice troubleshooting, and discover additional features. Develop a plan to continue building your skills.
Workshop Dates and Locations
Choose between our in-person and virtual workshop series. Each includes four group sessions and a separate individual orientation.
In-Person Series Schedule
Thursdays at 10:00–11:00 AM at Lighthouse Guild Technology Center, 250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023
- Session 1: November 19 – Core Features
- Session 2: December 3 – Read and Describe Around the House
- Session 3: December 10 – Using Meta Out and About
- Session 4: December 17 – App Connections and Useful Features
Virtual Series Schedule
Fridays at 2:00-3:00 PM ET
- Session 1: November 20 – Core Features
- Session 2: December 4 – Read and Describe Around the House
- Session 3: December 11 – Using Meta Out and About
- Session 4: December 18 – App Connections and Useful Features
Register for the Free Workshop Series
When you register, you’re signing up for the full series: one individual session and four group sessions.
Join Our Tech Talk
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.
