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Illuminate Your Independence: Low Vision Lighting & Glare Control

Window seat allowing ample sunlight to enter the room

If you live with low vision, you understand that proper lighting isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Surprising to many, simply adjusting your light sources can dramatically enhance your ability to read, write, cook, manage household tasks, and engage in daily life with greater independence. This article focuses on maximizing light quality, minimizing glare, and […]

Best Low Vision Aids: Magnifiers, Telescopes, and Electronic Devices

Low vision optical devices are specialized low vision aids that significantly enhance vision for people with uncorrectable vision loss. These aids fall into two main categories: traditional optical devices and electronic magnifiers. Traditional optical devices, which include powerful handheld magnifiers, stand magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, and small telescopes, feature vastly increased magnification power, stronger […]

Pumpkin Activities for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

A close up of daughter and father's hands who pulls seeds and fibrous material from a pumpkin before carving for Halloween.

Autumn is the perfect season to engage in hands-on activities with your child who is blind or has low vision. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, creating no-bake pumpkin pies, or making pumpkin-scented playdough, these activities are fun and provide opportunities to develop sensory, motor, and language skills. Remember, the focus is on the process, not the […]

You Can Touch the Elf on the Shelf: A Letter from Santa Claus

Posted on October 8, 2025 - 3:30 pm by admin

Elf on Shelf plush character clinging to a Christmas tree

Editor’s note: Santa gives permission to children who are blind or low vision to touch their “Elf on the Shelf.” We hope you utilize this updated post from parent Holly Bonner of of Blind Motherhood to make the holidays meaningful and accessible for your child! About Elf on the Shelf “Elf on the Shelf” is a popular […]

Using Smart Speakers and Home Automation When Blind or Low Vision

Smart speakers, such as the Amazon Echo Dot (Alexa), Google Nest Mini (Google Assistant), and Apple HomePod/HomePod Mini (Siri), along with smartphones and tablets, serve as invaluable tools for individuals who are blind or have low vision. These devices integrate into a smart home ecosystem, allowing users to operate everyday appliances and manage daily tasks […]

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