Technology & Vision
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Explore Lighthouse Guild Technology & Services
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Learn more about the latest technology offerings and services available at Lighthouse Guild.
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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.
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Tech Workshop (In-Person)
Exploring the Victor Reader Stream 3 and Alternative Solutions
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - There are many options for taking notes and accessing your digital and audio media content. Digital content such as books, newspapers, and audio podcasts keep us all up-to-date and informed.
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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.
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Tech Workshop (In-Person)
eSight Go Demonstration Day
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Join us for a hands-on demonstration of the new eSight Go, a wearable electronic device designed to magnify your view at distance and near for individuals with low vision.
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Adaptive Athletic Grants Workshops with Challenged Athlete Foundation and Foreseeable Future Foundation
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Lighthouse Guild is proud of its adaptive athletic effort. Join us for our second workshop designed to inform and connect the blind and low-vision community with financial resources to support individuals as they pursue their athletic goals. Representatives from both organizations will be live in-person and virtually to discuss everything applicants will need to know. Attendees will have an opportunity to:
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Tech Workshop (In-Person)
Low Tech Low Cost
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Simple low tech solutions can sometimes be the right tool for a task. Whether it's having the right lighting for reading, using bump dots on a microwave, or using a "Say When" device for pouring a drink, simple things can make daily tasks easier for people who are blind or visually impaired. This webinar will discuss low tech, low cost aids and devices which can easily be integrated into your daily routine. Special guest, Ashley Miell, social media influencer, and mom of three boys, will be sharing practical tips and insights from her own experience with vision loss that you do not want to miss.
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Lectures
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.
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Lectures
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.
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Tech Workshop (In-Person)
Mac versus PC
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Whether you're using a computer for work, entertainment, or simply browsing the web, choosing the right platform can be overwhelming. Both Mac and PC systems offer accessibility features, but which is better for individuals with visual impairments? Lighthouse Guild tech experts will address this question and more, with valuable insights from special guest Brian Fischler.
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