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Swimming is an exceptional low-impact exercise that offers fun, fitness, and relaxation for people of all ages and abilities. The natural buoyancy of the water creates a profoundly safe and therapeutic environment that minimizes anxiety and maximizes physical confidence for individuals with blindness or low vision.  The Unique Health and Safety Benefits of Water-Based Activity  […]

Feel the incredible rush of gravity as you carve down a fresh slope. Adaptive skiing—whether alpine (downhill) or Nordic (cross-country)—opens up the entire terrain for people who are or have low vision. It’s more than a sport; it’s an opportunity to embrace the elemental force of gravity and experience the sheer exhilaration of speed and […]

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 skills. Many different types of pens, papers, and […]

Reading with low vision can feel challenging, but with the right strategies and tools, it can become more enjoyable. In addition to braille, two of the most effective ways to support reading for people with low vision are increasing print size and improving lighting. From choosing large print books and accessible materials to selecting the […]

Tablet computers, like the iPad, Amazon Fire Tablet, and Samsung Galaxy, have dramatically changed how we read. For individuals experiencing any vision loss, these devices have also increased the overall ease of access to print. The digital formatting of print into electronic text allows for enlarging text by changing font size or through screen magnification […]