Insights from Future In Sight

October 14, 2026

It’s essential that individuals, especially children, with visual impairments have the opportunity to learn braille. The goal of National Braille Week is to highlight this special way of interacting with print and to raise awareness for how individuals who are blind and visually impaired can use it to live independently....

October 7, 2026

Check everything off your to-do list with these tips. With technology as your friend, you can tackle more than just cooking, cleaning and paying bills. You will be able to move beyond with creative, constructive and practical solutions using technology for everyday living!...

We can all agree that precise, clear directions to locate an item or destination are helpful, especially to an individual with a visual impairment. Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) Sandra Walsh provides tips for how best to provide directions to individuals who are blind and visually impaired....

September 16, 2026

There are common daily challenges that many people with low vision or blindness face. Occupational therapy, low vision training, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications can help people overcome these challenges, continue to participate in meaningful activities, and maintain their independence....

September 2, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help explain what a guide dog is, how they are raised and trained, how to interact with individuals with guide dogs, and how they increase the independence of individuals who are legally blind....

August 26, 2026

Remember when the answer to every question was, "Just Google it"? For many people with low vision, it isn't always so simple. Enter smart home technology....

August 19, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to discuss retinitis pigmentosa (RP) symptoms, current treatments, and gene therapy. RP is a genetic disorder that leads to vision loss. Explore emerging research toward a cure, how it impacts vision, and strategies for managing the symptoms....

August 12, 2026

People with low or no vision share many of the same daily challenges as their sighted peers. Limited vision adds an extra layer of challenge to those tasks. For instance, how do you put together an outfit if you can’t see color or locate that item without distance vision? It may be more challenging, but it is certainly possible to manage life without the use of vision. Here are some suggestions.  ...

August 5, 2026

Does your child use their sense of touch to explore and learn? Perhaps you’ve created tactile drawings (also known as tactile graphics) to help them learn their shapes. Whether your child is learning shapes and numbers in pre-K and elementary school, studying graphs in middle school and high school, or learning the layout of their school building, tactile graphics can be a great way of making their work more accessible....

July 29, 2026

Adjusting to vision loss often involves more than learning new ways to complete daily tasks. It can bring changes to confidence, independence, and how individuals connect with others. Building relationships with peers who share similar experiences can be a powerful way to foster both practical growth and a renewed sense of connection....

July 22, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with Future In Sight to discuss how to use a computer with vision loss. Compare screen readers, magnifiers, OS accessibility features, and hardware built for low-vision users....

July 8, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to discuss a common and treatable eye condition. Strabismus is when one or both eyes are misaligned, often causing double vision, loss of depth perception, and other issues. Strabismus is frequently seen in infants and children. There are many ways it can manifest but all have effective treatments....

July 1, 2026

Are you looking for a quick craft to decorate your table for summer cookouts? This project will help you achieve that and is fun to make for both kids and adults with vision loss. Make several and place them in a vase or bucket as a centerpiece for your table....

June 24, 2026

Summer is a wonderful time for kids to explore, play and build independence. For children with visual impairments, the best summer activities are hands-on, meaningful, and fun. With a few simple adaptations, families can create experiences that support sensory exploration, confidence, movement, and social connection while making the most of the season....

June 17, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to explore employment for adults with vision loss. It is important for individuals to stay engaged, active, and financially secure and a successful career can help with all of these. Achievement at work can also help overcome loss of self-confidence, optimism, and independence, which are often experienced by people with vision loss. Diminished sense of self can also contribute to social isolation and increased depression and anxiety. But a rewarding career and employment services can help!...