Lighthouse Guild, a non-profit organization supporting visually impaired individuals, received a $100,000 grant from the Frances G. Scaife Foundation to expand its technological training programs. The grant will help launch the Frannie Scaife Tech Training Initiative, focusing on one-on-one work and group training sessions to teach vital skills to visually impaired individuals. Programs like Tech Pals, where young people teach older visually impaired individuals how to use modern technology, have already made a positive impact on clients’ lives. Other programs benefitting from the grant include Tech-In sessions and volunteer opportunities like tax prep and participation in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Lighthouse Guild aims to not only improve the quality of life for its clients but also to share its knowledge and training resources with a wider audience. Chief Marketing Officer Jaine Schmidt emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork in reaching more people and enhancing accessibility nationwide. The grant from the Frances G. Scaife Foundation, in conjunction with support from other organizations, demonstrates a commitment to empowering visually impaired individuals through technology training, ultimately providing them with tools to achieve independence, work, and education.
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