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• Tech Events

  Tech-In Session

  Thursday, November 2, 2023 - While accessible technology can help individuals with vision impairment in their work, travel, and communication with loved ones, it’s understandable that questions about using your iPhone, apps, or staying informed about the latest tech solutions can be frustrating. 

  

• Laugh for Sight Comedy Show Fundraiser

  Monday, October 30, 2023 - Join us at the legendary Gotham Comedy Club for an unforgettable night of laughter and support at this year’s Laugh for Sight NYC. Lighthouse Guild is honored to be one of three beneficiaries of the proceeds raised at this amazing event, along with the U.S. Blind Baseball Association and Flight for Sight.

  

• Tech Events

  Tech Workshop: iPhone Accessibility for Low Vision

  Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - Whether you are new to our workshop or returning, there is always something new to learn.

  

• Lighthouse Guild Awards Lectures

  Thursday, October 19, 2023  - Please join us for three exciting lectures by the 2023 Lighthouse Guild Awards recipients for outstanding accomplishments in vision science, technological innovation, and advocacy! 

  

• Tech Events

  Tech Talk: OrCam

  Join Lighthouse Guild’s Tech experts for a discussion on OrCam. We will review the OrCam MyEye and the new OrCam Read 3.

  

• Tele-Support Talks

  Advocating for Your Child with Vision Loss

  Advocating for services, educational or medical, can be frustrating and confusing. Learn more about tools and strategies to help you advocate for your child while developing relationships with service providers. 

  

• Foreseeable Future Foundation Grant Workshop

  Monday, October 16, 2023 - Lighthouse Guild in conjunction with the Foreseeable Future Foundation is hosting a grant writing workshop where individual athletes can apply for an athletic grant. Lighthouse Guild volunteers and U.S. Blind Baseball Association coaches will be on hand to provide letters of recommendation, required action photos, and other required materials to create an application.  

  

• Tech Events

  Tech In-Session

  Thursday, October 5, 2023 - While accessible technology can help individuals with vision impairment in their work, travel, and communication with loved ones, it's understandable that questions about using your iPhone, apps, or staying informed about the latest tech solutions can be frustrating. 

  

• Voting Accessibility: Know Your Rights! Workshop and Demo

  Lighthouse Guild and the New York Board of Elections present a workshop and open house led by the ADA Coordinator from the Board of Elections to help people who are visually impaired with the voting process.  

  

• Tech Events

  Tech Talk: Orientation and Navigation Application Technologies

  Dr. Bryan Wolynski and Shanell Matos from Lighthouse Guild discuss different wayfinding technologies along with special guests; Idan Meir, Founder of RightHear, Michiel Janssen, Founder of Ayes, developers of the OKO app, and Evelyn Tichenor, GoodMaps VP of Sales and Partnerships.