Headed to Work as a Teen with Blindness or Low Vision

A teen working in a woodshop.

If your child isn’t planning to go to college, they may want to work full- or part-time or get some vocational training after high school. When considering a specialized training program, it’s important to find out if the school or program has a job placement program for graduates and, if so, what their placement rate […]

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 

Person using a handheld magnifier

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 […]