08/06/2026
ACB is grateful for the generous support of Lighthouse Guild, which will help strengthen and grow our services and programs for people who are blind or have low vision!
Lighthouse Guild is a New York-based nonprofit that has worked with the blind and low-vision community for over 100 years. Its purpose is to empower people who are blind or have vision loss to live, work, and shine — through care, community, and technology.
Care that meets people where they are: low-vision services, independent living skills, counseling, and guidance for families figuring out what comes next.
Community built on the idea that no one should navigate vision loss alone: support groups, adaptive sports, access to the arts, peer connection, and programs for youth and teens.
Technology that keeps expanding what's possible. The organization's Technology Center trains people on adaptive technology, and its Tech Pals program builds intergenerational mentorship — pairing younger blind and low-vision tech users with adults growing their confidence. Lighthouse Guild is also partnering with Meta to expand access and help ensure Meta's glasses are built with the blind and low-vision community in mind. Earlier this year, President and CEO Thomas Panek, who is blind, ran the NYC Half Marathon using them!
And not all of it requires being in New York. Remote support groups and virtual services reach people across the country and beyond.
Want to find out more? Follow Lighthouse Guild or visit lighthouseguild.org.
Thank you, Lighthouse Guild, for your partnership and for your ongoing work to empower people who are blind or have vision loss.
