Reading and Writing Techniques

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Find techniques for signing your name and handwriting; learn about large print, braille, lighting, and assistive technology products; and find sources for reading material for individuals who are blind or low vision.

Using Large Print

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Perhaps the most comfortable way to transition to reading when low vision, at least initially, is also the simplest: larger print. Most major publishing houses today produce bestsellers and other materials in large print formats, available at retail bookstores. Large print collections are also available at most […]

Specialty Reading Sources

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Not many people realize that the earliest phonograph records were created specifically to provide spoken recordings for people who could not read because they were blind, and this service continues today! Audiobooks and listening devices are helpful for readers who are blind or low vision readers and are […]

Lighting for Reading

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) If you have low vision, improving the lighting in your home is the key to making everyday tasks easier, and reading is no exception. It’s important to find the proper lighting to help you read most effectively, even with the best magnification. Keep in mind that depending […]

All About Braille

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)What Is Braille? Braille is a tactile reading system invented in France in the mid-1800s and named for its inventor, Louis Braille. Braille enables children who cannot read print to become literate and helps adults who lose the ability to read due to blindness or low vision to […]

Signing Your Name and Handwriting

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) Like many other everyday skills, handwriting belongs in the category of “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!” Therefore, to retain the ability to sign your name and use your handwriting to make notes, memory joggers, or grocery lists, it’s essential to keep using your handwriting […]

“Free Matter for the Blind” Postal Regulations

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Postage-Free Mail Regulations Federal Postal regulations allow specific mail to be sent to or from people who are blind or low vision free of postage. You will need to be certified by a competent authority as unable to read conventional reading material to qualify for this service. More […]