Posted By Cj Gorelik
We are here! What used to be the stuff of sci-fi films and imagination seems to have become reality. Well, augmented reality actually.
Augmented reality is an interaction between the physical and virtual world. What used to be just a brochure, a card game, a business card, has become a source for hi-tech interaction. And what was once a video game, a...
By Dominic Calabrese
Everyone,
Please plan on catching “The Beacon” at its new radio home, WCPT (820 AM & FM), at its new time, 4 pm to 5 pm, this Sunday afternoon, May 23rd.
In the spotlight will be a conversation on artificial implants. Joining host Bill Jurek will be Dr. Jose de la Cruz, an ophthalmologist at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary who will talk about...
Posted By: Cj Gorelik
In previous posts, we mentioned the recent trend of multitasking technologies. Recently, during my travels throughout the worldwide web, I stumbled upon yet more proof that the future entails single gadgets, performing any task imaginable.
Video’s, mp3, photo’s – once great benefits and avenues of differentiation, have now become shared, common...
Posted By: Cj Gorelik
April 2, 2010
Recently I have been forced to pay some mind to my nutrition, reexamine the way I eat and the nutrients I put into my system. I must admit, my nutrition is not even close to being perfect – I hate vegetables, can’t stand much fruit either, and outside of protein shakes, I don’t take any supplements. At vitamin and nutrition stores, I browse the...
Posted By: Cj Gorelik
March 26, 2010
Controversy and Lawsuit
The obvious must be stated: the Kindle, an e-reader by Amazon, is a bit drama prone. From its test run in universities, particularly Arizona State University (ASU), the device has had its streak of controversy.
Kindle’s incorporation into ASU classrooms resulted in a lawsuit against the...
Posted By: Tom Perski
March 26, 2010
As I have worked with many families over the years, I noticed that one of the common ways families try to help their visually impaired, loved one: they purchase a giant TV set. Most people do this because they feel their relative will be able to see better. This is only natural in our thinking, but I want to share some alternatives that...
Posted By: Tom Perski
March 12, 2010
On a daily basis, as I work with people with low vision, I observe the entire range of coping mechanisms that people use, both positive and negative. Today, I want to highlight some inspirational stories. Two of these are about individuals with Stargardt disease, a juvenile form of macular degeneration, while the third is about a 94 year old...
Posted By: Tom Perski
March 12, 2010
Check out this great source that I found. They sell large print books, both new and used!...
Posted by: CJ Gorelik
Februarty 16, 2010
I started working for The Chicago Lighthouse about ten weeks ago as a marketing/communications intern. What I like most, and one of the reasons I chose to receive my undergraduate degree in communications, is the requirement of this field to keep learning and widening one’s field of knowledge. Thus, when I began my internship, I got a...
Posted by: Tom Perski
February 16, 2010
Living, and coping, with macular degeneration involves constantly learning and keeping up with research, medical breakthroughs, treatments, as well as having good knowledge of vitamins and nutrition. Low vision rehabilitation services are also crucial in learning to cope by providing answers as to what devices will assist a person and...
