June 24, 2022
How to make tissue paper sparklers with low or no vision
Are you looking for a quick craft to decorate your table for Independence Day? 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....
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June 21, 2022
Bathroom modifications to help individuals who are blind and visually impaired
We’re back again talking about home modifications. This is the second post in a series about modifying your home to better suit your needs if you have low vision. If you want to see the first in the series about lighting, click here, but this month we’re going to take a closer look at bathroom modifications....
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June 10, 2022
What is an ID/Symbol cane?
An ID/Symbol cane is a type of white cane used by people who are blind, visually impaired, or have low vision. ID canes are very similar to long white mobility canes but have a few key differences....
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May 23, 2022
Lighting modifications to help individuals who are blind and visually impaired
As the first in a series of blog posts about home modifications for people with low vision, I thought I’d start off with lighting options that don’t involve smart home technology. In fact, many of the choices I’ll be writing about in this series actually embrace the idea of universal design and are great options for anyone to consider, whether you are doing a full renovation or just looking to make home a little safer in order to age in place....
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April 12, 2022
Laser pointers can cause damage – here’s how to safely use them
While cleaning out a drawer at the office recently, I stumbled upon a laser pointer. Nothing too crazy about that, in fact, many of us probably have laser pointers either to give presentations, to use as a pet toy, or to perhaps even use as an emergency signaling device in their wilderness kit....
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March 2, 2022
Vision related symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, so I’d like to take a minute to discuss some of the vision-related symptoms individuals with MS may experience....
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December 30, 2021
How to improve your eye health
As we begin 2022, are you looking for a New Year’s resolution that is good for you and that is realistic enough that you can actually follow through?...
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November 30, 2021
How technology can assist someone with vision loss
This picture shows the BARD Mobile App for the NLS Talking Books Program on the left and the Libby library app on the right. Close inspection would show that there is a slight light-blue colored “veil” to the screens and that the play buttons on both apps are the only part of the screen not “veiled.”...
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October 4, 2021
Benefits of smart home technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired
Well, you might want to rethink your preconceived notions of what a smart home device can do for you! While many people think smart home devices like Amazon’s Echo or Google Home are unnecessary luxuries, for people with vision impairment, they are a great tool for making everyday tasks much easier....
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August 20, 2021
Adaptive techniques for teaching and making art with children who are blind and visually impaired
NH Parent Connect hosted an online meeting to open up the conversation and explore together about adaptive and accessible strategies when it comes to making art and talking about it with your child. We learned about best approaches, inclusive tools, and ways to center the child’s perspective with new art experiences....
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July 1, 2021
Understanding the role of genetics with children who are special needs
Definitely worth taking the time to watch the recently posted video of one of our monthly NH Parent Connect zoom meetings entitled “Accessing Genetic Resources for Children with Special Needs”....
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Literacy tips for teaching students who have Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI)
The latest research news says Brain-related visual problems may affect one in 30 primary school children. Future In Sight strives to raise awareness of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) with parents and our school partners....
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February 17, 2021
How to recognize the symptoms of low vision
February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. Low vision has a big impact in educational settings, which makes it important to understand the needs it imposes and what symptoms to watch for in children....
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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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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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