Lighthouse Guild

02/19/2026

Meet Dr. Rebekkah Lin, Lighthouse Guild’s Low Vision Optometrist, who helps people make the most of the vision they have. 

In this week’s video, Dr. Lin discusses how AI apps and smart glasses can open doors — and how a true low vision evaluation can highlight challenges that standard exams don’t even touch. 

Hit play to learn more. 
 

02/18/2026

Lighthouse Guild’s very own Kiana Glanton was featured on an incredible episode on The Motherly Podcast 🎙️💙

When Kiana lost her vision to an autoimmune disease, she was also becoming a mother... How do you raise a child while navigating blindness? She breaks it all down — the adaptive technology, the community that showed up, and the unbreakable bond with her daughter.

Kiana also talks about her work at Lighthouse Guild and leading Lighthouse Guild’s blind baseball team — breaking stereotypes one swing at a time ⚾

This conversation is raw, powerful, and proof that motherhood has no formula – just love, resilience, and finding your way.

Listen now 🎧 Link in comments below!

02/13/2026

On the eve of Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing a story that shows us how meaningful connection can begin in the simplest moments. ❤️

Jay and Lulu first started getting to know each other sitting side by side on a Saturday morning bus — a weekly commute to Lighthouse Guild’s teen program, a supportive space where teens with vision loss explore activities, grow skills, and form lasting friendships. 🚌

Their story is a beautiful reminder that community, access, and shared experiences can open the door to unexpected connections.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jay and Lulu, and everyone celebrating!

Read their full story here below, and feel the love!

The summer before Lulu started 10th grade, her friends kept mentioning a new student, Jay, who was expected to join their high school in the fall. She kept hearing words like cool, funny – yet when he showed…

02/12/2026

Low Vision Awareness Month continues! 👁️✨

This week, meet Dr. Laura Sperazza, one of our incredible Low Vision optometrists. She's clearing up some of the biggest questions about low vision — and sharing a patient story that'll stick with you. 

Ready to learn something new? Hit play! 

02/06/2026

🏈 Ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend, Lighthouse Guild President and CEO Thomas Panek was featured in an NPR story about new technology helping blind and visually impaired fans follow the game!

📲 Haptic tablets and audio description are changing how people experience live sports at home. Thomas envisions a future where blind fans can track the ball in real-time and tell their sighted friends exactly where it is.

🐕 This Sunday, Thomas will be watching with friends, family, and his guide dog "Ten"—named after Eli Manning and lovingly called his "Labrador receiver." Let us know in the comments where you’re watching the game!

The future of accessible sports is here! Read the full story ⬇️

Some blind and low vision fans will get to use haptic tablets at Super Bowl 60. It allows them to feel the ball as it moves around the field.

02/05/2026

It's Low Vision Awareness Month, and we're diving deep all February long. ✨

For the millions of people who have low vision, and for those who may not even know, we've got you covered. 💛

This month, Lighthouse Guild's Low Vision Optometrists are breaking it all down from the common causes, warning signs, technology — and how a low vision exam can change everything.👁️

02/04/2026

🌟 Lighthouse Guild is thrilled to celebrate our growing collaboration with Lincoln Center! Together, we're breaking down barriers and creating unforgettable cultural experiences for the blind and low vision community.

From accessible screenings like the upcoming San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood documentary, accessible tactile tours, and so much more on the horizon — this is just the beginning of something truly special.

The power of collaboration opens doors and creates more access for everyone! 🎭✨

02/03/2026

🎵 Meet Fitz — audio engineer, entrepreneur, and the inspiring voice behind our Braille Literacy Month celebration! 🎧

Born with retinitis pigmentosa, Fitz spent years as the only person with vision loss in the music industry. He labeled his entire soundboard in braille and refused to compromise his standards. 💪

Then he reconnected with Lighthouse Guild. He found community, purpose, and a way to give back. 💙

Check out more about Fitz:

My name is Fitz Martin, and I’m the Founder and CEO of Will Power Entertainment. The name says it all: where there’s a will, there’s a way! I’ve been proving that my entire…

01/29/2026

Ever wondered how six dots create an entire language? Fitz breaks down the braille system using his braille cube — showing how different combinations form letters, numbers, and everything in
between.

It's time to connect the dots.

01/23/2026

What a night! 🎨✨

This week we kicked off our 2026 Visionary Evening Dinner at Findlay Galleries in Palm Beach. A huge thank you to James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui for hosting us!

Amy Grantham's exhibition "An Eye Made Quiet" set the scene. Amy once volunteered as a reader for a blind individual served by Lighthouse Guild — a beautiful full-circle moment that highlighted the importance of making art accessible for all.

In this vein, we also showcased beautiful artwork created by students in our Saturday Teen program, where teens with vision loss learn skills that help them become more independent adults.

After such a successful kickoff, we're looking forward to our Visionary Evening on February 23, where we will be honoring the wonderful Michele and Howard Kessler, and Harry and Gigi Benson!

01/22/2026

From slate and stylus to modern tech — what can today's Braille devices do that the old ones couldn't❓ 🤔

Fitz takes us to the second stop on the Lighthouse Guild Braille-Road, continuing to celebrate Braille Literacy Month, showing us three different ways to read and write Braille — and what makes each one unique!

Watch to the end to see the Braille Monarch, it’s mind blowing! 👀

01/15/2026

🚂 All aboard the Lighthouse Guild Braille-Road!

First stop: Fitz breaks down why Braille still matters in a world of audiobooks and voiceover.

Spoiler — it's essential. Watch now! 👆