August 13, 2020
Adapting everyday technology to meet your needs as an individual with low vision
On the go technology and common apps that are used on tablets and smartphones are not always designed with low vision users in mind. But there are some specific apps that deliver features or functionality that can really make using these everyday devices much easier for those with vision impairment....
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March 9, 2020
Advice from a parent of a child with vision loss to other parents
Even though decades have passed, my son is grown and is now a physician, I still remember the day when Alex was first diagnosed with rare infant eye cancer....
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March 2, 2020
QR codes are especially helpful for individuals for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Most QR codes on documents and business cards are about an inch and can provide access to information, documents, podcasts, websites and videos on the internet....
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February 12, 2020
How to create a tactile overlay for books and ipads
Various graphics and drawings on the iPad and in books are not accessible to individuals who experience blindness. However, creating tactile graphic overlays that can be secured to the glass on the iPad or to the pages in a book can quickly be made in minutes....
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September 9, 2019
What is Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)?
Did you know that the fastest growing cause of visual impairment in children has nothing to do with the eyes?...
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January 4, 2019
7 updates you can make to your home if you are going to be welcoming someone with a visual impairement
When it comes time for a friend or family member with a visual impairment to move into your home, there are certain things you can do to make your home safe and welcoming. Some accommodations will have to be made after they move in when you have a better understanding of their individual needs. But there are some basics that can be done today to ease the transition....
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May 24, 2017
Inmates learn braille in order to help convert restaurant menus, books and textbooks
The Associated Press recently reported on the educational training currently being provided to inmates at the State of NH women's prison....
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February 20, 2017
What causes a person to go blind?
“Feeling My Way Into Blindness,” an essay published in The New York Times in November by Edward Hoagland, an 84-year-old nature and travel writer and novelist, expressed common fears about the effects of vision loss on quality of life....
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February 6, 2017
Making the kitchen more accessible for individuals with vision impairments
The kitchen is one of the most challenging and dangerous areas of the home for people with all types of disabilities, including those with vision impairment. Fortunately, there are strategies and improvements you can make in the kitchen to improve accessibility for yourself or a loved one with impaired vision. Here’s a look at a few easy ways to make your kitchen more accessible....
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March 17, 2016
7 simple adjustments you can make if you are losing your vision
Vision loss, at any age, can potentially be overwhelming. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice doing what you love to do or giving up your independence....
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