Editorâs note: Please join us for a panel discussion, Practical Steps to Independence When Youâre New to Vision Loss, on July 7 at 5:00PM ET. To learn more and register please visit our webinars page. Also, read about our featured support group and agency The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington DC. Getting Started Breaking the … Continued
Editorâs Note: This is one of a series of articles and posts we are planning about the critical role support groups play for people who are blind or visually impaired. We plan to feature topics such as how to locate and get the most out of a support group and ways in which groups can be helpful throughout the adjustment process. … Continued
Shopping with Vision Loss I donât know about you, but Iâm always looking for a good bargain when shopping. With the added stress of these uncertain times, it seems like more and more people are looking for ways to save money on groceries. Being blind poses some challenges to things like looking at the weekly newspaper or mailer ads to compare prices and couponing. On top of that, traveling around town to get a … Continued
If refrigerators and freezers could talk, they might be saying something like this. âItâs dark, dank, and smelly inside this fridge. I hope my owners donât open the door, who knows whatâs going to spill out.â COVID-19 has afforded us more time to enjoy the art of cooking. Food storage and labeling have become necessary … Continued
Editor’s note: Join us for our webinar Dots or Not: To learn or not to learn, that is the question on January 7 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. eastern. Deborah Kendrick and Bill Holton, both of whom are blind, will discuss the benefits versus issues related to learning braille as an adult new to vision loss. Who … Continued
Whatâs for dinner is a question we often dread. It is usually followed with something like this, âthat again!â As a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, I am often asked how people with vision loss can plan meals. In this post I will detail how meal planning can be accomplished in an exciting, healthy, and economical way. I … Continued
Editor’s note: October 15 is White Cane Safety Day and we wanted to highlight the importance of white canes for people with vision loss. VisionAware has covered this topic in many ways over the years. including history and benefits. This year, with COVID-19 still affecting service delivery, Lenore Dillon, VRT and peer advisor, has written … Continued
Since COVID-19 has entered our lives, many people have had more time to enjoy cooking as well as having to cook by necessity. This is the first of many articles outlining cooking techniques and equipment used by individuals who are blind or who have low vision with emphasis on techniques to make life less challenging … Continued
Celebrate Independence Day by regaining yours if youâve lost vision. You may think thatâs not possible, especially now with COVID-19 concerns. Lenore Dillon, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and VisionAware Peer Advisor, puts these fears to rest in this series on remaining independent with vision loss while learning remotely. Anyone who has recently been diagnosed with vision … Continued
Many communities have a special event on October 15th, to promote the white cane, and to honor its users. Events may range from an exhibit table in a mall, to blocking off streets and marching through the city. In either case, the goal is twofold: First, to let drivers and pedestrians know what the white … Continued