- TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTION & TRAINING EVENT
Meta AI Glasses for Blinded Veterans
A collaborative initiative by Meta, Blinded Veterans Association (BVA), Camp V, and East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind — delivering cutting-edge technology directly to eligible veterans to enhance daily independence, mobility, and connectivity.
- Event Details
You are invited
Join us for a Meta AI Glasses distribution and training event designed to deliver cutting-edge technology directly to eligible veterans.
Date
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location
East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind — 411 West Front Street, Tyler, TX 75702
- What to Expect
Devices, specialist training, and a tour
This specialized program pairs Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses with one-on-one training from our assistive technology team, plus a chance to explore East Texas Lighthouse programs and resources.
Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses
Receive a pair of AI glasses that can help make everyday life easier as a hands-free companion to assist with daily visual tasks, and interact with your environment.
One-on-One Specialist Training
Work hands-on with dedicated technology specialists who will walk you through setup, application syncing, and device features at your own comfortable pace.
Facility Tours
Take a guided tour of the East Texas Lighthouse facility and learn about our comprehensive client services, training labs, and local resources.
No Cost to Eligible Veterans
Devices and specialist training are provided at no cost to qualifying blinded and low-vision veterans.
Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses
- Describe surroundings, read text, and identify objects
- Hands-free calls, messages, and audio
- Assist with daily visual tasks and navigation
- Lightweight, familiar Ray-Ban design
- ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Who qualifies to attend
This event is open to blinded and low-vision veterans who meet the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Blind Rehabilitation Services (BRS) definition.
Legally Blind
Veterans with central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective lenses, or a visual field limited to 20 degrees or less.
- Served in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Meets VA BRS legal blindness criteria
- Documentation may be requested at check-in
severe low-vision impairment
Veterans with best-corrected visual acuity of 20/70 to 20/200, or significant peripheral field loss that impacts daily functional capabilities and independent living.
- Impairment impacts daily activities
- Meets VA BRS severe low-vision criteria
- Caregivers welcome to attend
- partnership
A collaborative initiative
East Texas Lighthouse is honored to host this event alongside Meta, the Blinded Veterans Association, and Camp V to put life-changing AI technology directly into the hands of veterans who need it.
Device Donor
National veteran membership & outreach
Veteran community & retreat partner
Local host & training partner
BVA Mission
BVA serves as ambassadors and mentors for all veterans and their families coping with sight loss.
BVA vision
BVA continually strives to better the lives of all who served in the Armed Forces living with sight loss through expert advocacy, engaged membership, clear communication, and peer-inspired self-reliance.
“Blinded Veterans Helping Blinded Veterans”
BVA is the ONLY congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization created for, consisting of, and led by visually impaired veterans — focused on the issues, advocacy, and mentorship vital to all veterans and families coping with sight loss.
RSVP — pre-registration required
Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure proper device allocation and individualized training scheduling. Reserve your session below and our event coordinator will follow up to confirm your training time.