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Instructional Videos

  • H.A.M. Challenge - Week 5 - Prescribed Workout thumbnail
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 5 - Prescribed Workout The Prescribed Workout for Week 5 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 5 - Prescribed Workout

    Dec 16, 2021

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    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 5 - Low Impact Workout The Low Impact Workout for Week 5 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 5 - Low Impact Workout

    Dec 15, 2021

  • Peepers Magnifiers: Eschenbach SmartLux Digital Handheld Magnifier thumbnail
    Peepers Magnifiers: Eschenbach SmartLux Digital Handheld Magnifier Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center's staff demonstrates the Eschenbach SmartLux Digital Handheld Magnifier. This item can be purchased at our Peepers Store. For more information, visit https://lighthouseeducationcenter.org/about-peepers/shop/
    Peepers Magnifiers: Eschenbach SmartLux Digital Handheld Magnifier

    Dec 9, 2021

  • H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Prescribed Workout thumbnail
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Prescribed Workout The Prescribed Workout for Week 3 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Prescribed Workout

    Nov 30, 2021

  • H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Low Impact Workout thumbnail
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Low Impact Workout The Low Impact Workout for Week 3 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 3 - Low Impact Workout

    Nov 30, 2021

  • H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Prescribed Workout thumbnail
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Prescribed Workout The Prescribed Workout for Week 2 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Prescribed Workout

    Nov 23, 2021

  • H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Low Impact Workout thumbnail
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Low Impact Workout The Low Impact Workout for Week 2 of the Holiday Ab Muscle Challenge.
    H.A.M. Challenge - Week 2 - Low Impact Workout

    Nov 23, 2021

  • Basic Mobility Cane Techniques part 2 thumbnail
    Basic Mobility Cane Techniques part 2 Join us for part 2 of our discussion about basic mobility cane techniques.
    Basic Mobility Cane Techniques part 2

    Nov 18, 2021

  • Holiday Ab Muscle (H.A.M.) Challenge - Week 1 thumbnail
    Holiday Ab Muscle (H.A.M.) Challenge - Week 1 Whatever your goal this holiday season, we can get those core muscles back into working order!
    Holiday Ab Muscle (H.A.M.) Challenge - Week 1

    Nov 16, 2021

  • Basic Mobility Cane Techniques 1 thumbnail
    Basic Mobility Cane Techniques 1 Join us as we talk about basic mobility cane techniques.
    Basic Mobility Cane Techniques 1

    Nov 3, 2021

  • 79. Vision Loss From Strokes thumbnail
    79. Vision Loss From Strokes Strokes both major and minor can result in vision loss and the connection is not always clear. The discussion includes people with firsthand experience. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    79. Vision Loss From Strokes

    Sep 1, 2020

  • 78. Instant Pot thumbnail
    78. Instant Pot The Instant Pot is part pressure cooker, part handy kitchen appliance, but using it is easier than you may think. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    78. Instant Pot

    Jul 28, 2020

  • 72. Glaucoma thumbnail
    72. Glaucoma Glaucoma is a common eye condition which can often be treatable, explained by those with first-hand experience. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    72. Glaucoma

    Jul 28, 2020

  • 64. Stress Management With Exercise thumbnail
    64. Stress Management With Exercise Exercise is a known way to beat stress. You don't have to hit the gym or run a 10K, small intervals of exercise can help. Walking, moving around and even dancing a Hula combat stress and keep the body functioning. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    64. Stress Management With Exercise

    Jul 1, 2020

  • 56. Charles Bonnet Syndrome thumbnail
    56. Charles Bonnet Syndrome With low vision, you don't see everything there is, the surprise is when you see lots of things that aren't there. The Charles Bonnet Syndrome, a Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    56. Charles Bonnet Syndrome

    Jul 1, 2020

  • 60. All About Hadley thumbnail
    60. All About Hadley The Hadley School is a long-time resource for blind and visually impaired people, with new ideas on remote learning. This session was cut short by a technical issue, the school video was covered but Q&A was cut off. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    60. All About Hadley

    Jun 30, 2020

  • 25. Stress Management with Meditation thumbnail
    25. Stress Management with Meditation Meditation can be done in short sessions when time becomes available, a good way to reduce stress while waiting for someone or something, even a long traffic light. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    25. Stress Management with Meditation

    Jun 30, 2020

  • 61. Pantry Pasta, Creating Everyday Meals, Part One thumbnail
    61. Pantry Pasta, Creating Everyday Meals, Part One Create pasta recipes using things you may already have in your pantry. Along the way, practical tips for cooking with low vision from instructor Melissa. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    61. Pantry Pasta, Creating Everyday Meals, Part One

    Jun 29, 2020

  • 48. Apps for Orientation & Mobility thumbnail
    48. Apps for Orientation & Mobility Getting around with low vision can be made easier with a smartphone and some clever apps. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    48. Apps for Orientation & Mobility

    Jun 26, 2020

  • 32. Leisure & Recreation thumbnail
    32. Leisure & Recreation Instructor Cathy discusses some popular pastimes for vision impaired people. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    32. Leisure & Recreation

    Jun 25, 2020

  • 54. Eating for Stress Management thumbnail
    54. Eating for Stress Management Why people eat more when under stress, and the effect on the body. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    54. Eating for Stress Management

    Jun 25, 2020

  • 43. SCUBA with Diveheart thumbnail
    43. SCUBA with Diveheart Diveheart offers adaptive diving instruction for the blind and vision impaired. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    43. SCUBA with Diveheart

    Jun 25, 2020

  • 65. Two Blind Brothers thumbnail
    65. Two Blind Brothers A Zoom meeting for the Young Adults program, brothers Bradford and Bryan talk with teens facing vision loss, along with instructors Angeline and Holly. A Lighthouse Instructional special.
    65. Two Blind Brothers

    Jun 23, 2020

  • 63. O&M Scavenger Hunt thumbnail
    63. O&M Scavenger Hunt Orientation & Mobility begins at home. Participants are challenged to find common objects while they are logged in, and present them on camera if connected by video. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    63. O&M Scavenger Hunt

    Jun 23, 2020

  • 52. Loneliness vs  Feeling Alone thumbnail
    52. Loneliness vs Feeling Alone Even if you live alone, there are ways of fending off loneliness. Many of which seem to involve funny observations. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    52. Loneliness vs Feeling Alone

    Jun 12, 2020

  • 45. Stress Management: Embracing Stress thumbnail
    45. Stress Management: Embracing Stress A look at stress and why in some ways it may be good for you. If you don't let it kill you, that is. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    45. Stress Management: Embracing Stress

    Jun 10, 2020

  • 37. Grooming and Self Care thumbnail
    37. Grooming and Self Care Looking good when you can't necessarily see yourself, a discussion of tips and a few products for makeup, nails, shaving and more. A LIghthouse Instructional Video.
    37. Grooming and Self Care

    Jun 10, 2020

  • 49. Art Therapy as Stress Management thumbnail
    49. Art Therapy as Stress Management There are forms of artistic creation possible for the visually impaired, and making art can combat stress. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    49. Art Therapy as Stress Management

    Jun 10, 2020

  • 55. Access to Books thumbnail
    55. Access to Books Different types of audio books, their pros and cons. It no longer means juggling piles of cassettes! A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    55. Access to Books

    Jun 9, 2020

  • 50. Awkward Situations thumbnail
    50. Awkward Situations Awkward! Finding yourself in Socially Difficult Situations with a Visual Impairment. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    50. Awkward Situations

    Jun 9, 2020

  • 53. Problem Solving in Orientation & Mobility thumbnail
    53. Problem Solving in Orientation & Mobility Discussion of problems you may encounter when walking with your white cane, taking public transportation, asking directions and more. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    53. Problem Solving in Orientation & Mobility

    Jun 9, 2020

  • 51. Retinitis Pigmentosa thumbnail
    51. Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis Pigmentosa is one of the less common eye afflictions, which leads to irreversible vision loss and blindness. Instructor Cathy and a guest discuss living with the condition as it progresses, and the role of LIghthouse. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    51. Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Jun 4, 2020

  • 44. What Will People Think of My White Cane? thumbnail
    44. What Will People Think of My White Cane? People with low vision, or no vision, using a white cane to navigate public sidewalks, streets and buildings wonder if passers-by know the significance of the cane. A Lighthouse instructional video.
    44. What Will People Think of My White Cane?

    Jun 3, 2020

  • 47. Baking Bread thumbnail
    47. Baking Bread 47. Baking bread has become popular during the stay-at-home period, and vision impairment is no obstacle. Melissa demonstrates No-Knead Bread with a tasty result, in spite of never having baked bread before. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    47. Baking Bread

    May 27, 2020

  • 46. Transportation With Terri thumbnail
    46. Transportation With Terri Helpful tips and instructions on traveling by air, bus and even train, for those with vision impairment. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    46. Transportation With Terri

    May 27, 2020

  • 35. Stress Management and Music Therapy thumbnail
    35. Stress Management and Music Therapy Listening to music of your choice is a good way to reduce stress. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    35. Stress Management and Music Therapy

    May 26, 2020

  • 34. Fall Risk - Orientation & Mobility thumbnail
    34. Fall Risk - Orientation & Mobility The risk of falling is greater when you can't reliably see what is under foot. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    34. Fall Risk - Orientation & Mobility

    May 26, 2020

  • 42. Home Repairs thumbnail
    42. Home Repairs There are many techniques and some gadgets that make routine home maintenance repair possible for those with low vision. A Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    42. Home Repairs

    May 19, 2020

  • 41. Expert Panel Q&A thumbnail
    41. Expert Panel Q&A An online group of instructors and course graduates discuss different aspects of adjusting to vision loss in this recorded session, a Lighthouse Instructional Video.
    41. Expert Panel Q&A

    May 19, 2020

  • 39. Directions - Orientation & Mobility thumbnail
    39. Directions - Orientation & Mobility Giving directions, for example to your house, are a challenge when you don't see street signs or landmarks. The other side of the coin is asking usable directions from sighted people. A Lighthouse Instructional Video gives hints that don't involve turning this way across from the billboard.
    39. Directions - Orientation & Mobility

    May 18, 2020

  • 38. Dine and Dash thumbnail
    38. Dine and Dash Quick tips to make dining easier after vision loss.
    38. Dine and Dash

    May 14, 2020

  • 30. Guided Imagery thumbnail
    30. Guided Imagery Guided Imagery is a technique for stress reduction, a good thing for everyone.
    30. Guided Imagery

    May 13, 2020

  • 29. O&M Sensory Skills thumbnail
    29. O&M Sensory Skills Mobility Instructor Latricia Gambrell discusses using senses other than sight to accompany the use of a white cane.
    29. O&M Sensory Skills

    May 12, 2020

  • 33. Described Art at The Ringling thumbnail
    33. Described Art at The Ringling The Ringling Museum of Art welcomes visually impaired visitors as well as handicapped art lovers. Erin is our knowledgeable guide, describing details of several paintings and their meanings.
    33. Described Art at The Ringling

    May 11, 2020

  • 31. Hurricane Preparedness thumbnail
    31. Hurricane Preparedness The beginning of Hurricane Season calls for reminders to everyone about how to prepare, and the vision impaired can plan ahead in case of evacuation orders and flooding threats.
    31. Hurricane Preparedness

    May 11, 2020

  • 28. Sensory Gardening thumbnail
    28. Sensory Gardening House and garden plants need not be left behind after vision loss. Here are tips to have greener thumbs.
    28. Sensory Gardening

    May 11, 2020

  • 21. Handicrafts and Hobbies thumbnail
    21. Handicrafts and Hobbies https://tinyurl.com/video-survey A Lighthouse video discussion of handicrafts and hobbies after vision loss. Unfortunately, the recording was cut short by a power interruption. After viewing this online course, please click the link to complete a short survey. Your input will help us provide the best and most innovative courses for our clients. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/video-survey
    21. Handicrafts and Hobbies

    May 4, 2020

  • 27. One Pot Cooking thumbnail
    27. One Pot Cooking https://tinyurl.com/video-survey Lighthouse instructor Melissa loves to cook, and has continued in spite of vision loss. Here is a simple recipe with kitchen hints laong the way. After viewing this online course, please click the link to complete a short survey. Your input will help us provide the best and most innovative courses for our clients. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/video-survey
    27. One Pot Cooking

    Apr 30, 2020

  • 26. Home Repair and Decluttering thumbnail
    26. Home Repair and Decluttering https://tinyurl.com/video-survey A Lighthouse video discussion of maintaining your home and keeping track of your tools, remotes, chargers and more. After viewing this online course, please click the link to complete a short survey. Your input will help us provide the best and most innovative courses for our clients. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/video-survey
    26. Home Repair and Decluttering

    Apr 29, 2020

  • 24. Posture and Gait thumbnail
    24. Posture and Gait https://tinyurl.com/video-survey A Lighthouse video discussion of maintaining your posture and gait to walk easily and avoid falling. After viewing this online course, please click the link to complete a short survey. Your input will help us provide the best and most innovative courses for our clients. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/video-survey
    24. Posture and Gait

    Apr 25, 2020

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