Insights from Future In Sight

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!...

June 8, 2026

In recognition of Vision Rehabilitation Week (June 7th - June 13th), Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to help you better understand Vision Rehabilitation Services and how they provide help and hope to individuals living with visual impairment and blindness....

June 3, 2026

It’s an exciting time in the world of vision care. Every year, we hear more about emerging therapies and innovations aimed at treating eye conditions and vision loss. In this post, Vision Rehabilitation Manager Beth Daisy explores the ever-expanding world of vision therapies....

May 27, 2026

Future In Sight is partnering with VisionServe Alliance to discuss how for adults living with blindness or low vision, staying on top of finances can be a challenge. The good news is that today, there is more support than ever before to help people living with vision loss manage their finances safely and independently....

May 20, 2026

In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 21st), Occupational Therapist Hannah Paquette, OTR/L, CLVT is explaining how AI is changing how individuals living with visual impairment and blindness access information and connect in their daily lives....