Technology & Vision Archives - Lighthouse Guild https://lighthouseguild.org/topic/on-tech-vision/ Dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:51:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 Visual Impairment in Children https://lighthouseguild.org/visual-impairment-in-children/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:25:34 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?p=15655 This 15-minute video presentation describes common causes of visual impairment in children and demonstrates how visual impairment can impact a child’s development, learning, daily activities and socialization.

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]]> Vision Magnification and Enhancement Systems https://lighthouseguild.org/vision-magnification-and-enhancement-systems/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:21:51 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?p=15653 This 9-minute video reviews a range of assistive technology for people with vision impairment. 

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]]> Tech Talk: 2023 Tech in Review https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-talk-2023-tech-in-review/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:44:06 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15639 December 19, 2023 - Join Lighthouse Guild's Tech experts, Dr. Bryan Wolynski and Shanell Matos, for a reflective Tech Talk as we celebrate the conclusion of 2023. It's the perfect time to share the tech tools that we all use in our daily lives. Whether it's a must-have app, a game-changing accessory, or assistive technology, we want to hear about it.  

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]]> Reimagining the Visual Arts https://lighthouseguild.org/reimagining-the-visual-arts/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:57:17 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?p=15603 Dr. Cal speaks with El-Deane Naude from Sony Electronics about the Retissa NeoViewer, a project developed with QD Laser that projects images taken on a camera directly onto the photographer’s retina. This technology allows people who are visually impaired to see their work much more clearly and with greater ease.

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]]> Tech In-Session: GoodMaps https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-in-session-goodmaps/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:08:30 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15475 Thursday, December 7, 2023 - This month's featured technology is GoodMaps, a navigation application. Explore the GoodMaps app and use it at Lighthouse Guild for indoor navigation.

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]]> Tech Talk: Be My Eyes https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-talk-be-my-eyes/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:22:37 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15467 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - Join Lighthouse Guild’s Tech experts Dr. Bryan Wolynski and Shanell Matos for a discussion with a representative of Be My Eyes — the app that connects individuals who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies to help them with everyday tasks and challenges.

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]]> 2023 Lighthouse Guild Awards Lecture https://lighthouseguild.org/2023-lighthouse-guild-awards-lecture/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:10:32 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?p=15316 Watch this year's Lighthouse Guild Awards Lectures which feature the Bressler Prize awardee, Dr. Wiley A. Chambers, who talks about the process of approving new ophthalmic drugs. The Pisart Award recipient,  Mr. Saqib Shaikh, discusses how the power of technology can empower people with vision loss through the Seeing AI project. Additionally, the Morse Lecture recipient, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, elaborates on the importance of advocacy for people with disabilities.

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]]> Tech-In Session https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-in-session-2/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:01:40 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15147 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. 

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]]> Tech Talk: OrCam https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-talk-orcam/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:17:17 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15105 Join Lighthouse Guild’s Tech experts for a discussion on OrCam. We will review the OrCam MyEye and the new OrCam Read 3.

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]]> Tech Workshop: iPhone Accessibility for Low Vision https://lighthouseguild.org/events/tech-workshop-iphone-accessibility-for-low-vision/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:40:11 +0000 https://lighthouseguild.org/?post_type=event&p=15095 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - Whether you are new to our workshop or returning, there is always something new to learn.

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