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Bowling when blind or low vision is not only possible but is also highly competitive. Ask anyone in the American Blind Bowlers Association about tournaments, training, and rules! Blind and low-vision athletes can compete in bowling through one of two adaptive methods: sighted guidance or a guide rail. Sighted Guidance When using the sighted guidance […]

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 continue enjoying books, newspapers, and magazines. The braille alphabet is […]

When you know what to look for, cell phones are more usable today than ever. If you have given up using a cell phone because of vision changes, it may be time to take another look. If you never dreamed you could use an iPad or a tablet, we’ve got good news for you. Here […]

Fear of falling is a significant concern for many older adults, particularly those with low vision. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired understandably feel more anxious about tripping or stumbling over curbs. Sadly, this often leads to them staying home, fearing that a fall could result in serious injury.  What many don’t realize is […]

Low vision optical devices include a variety of devices, such as stand and hand-held magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, loupes, and small telescopes. Because these devices can provide greatly increased magnification powers, prescription strengths, and higher-quality optics (i.e., the way the lens bends or refracts light), they differ from regular glasses and commercially available magnifiers. […]