Blind or Low Vision: Your Toolbox and Safety Checklist

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Except for projects that call for precise measurements, most everyday household repair jobs won’t require any special tools adapted for persons who are blind or low vision. You can find almost everything you need at your local hardware store or home center. To prepare for home repairs, consider the following tools to keep on hand and […]

Changing Light Bulbs and Batteries if Blind or Low Vision

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Adequate lighting can improve usable vision for some people who are low vision. However, even if you are totally blind, you’ll likely want to know about types of lighting and how to change a light bulb. Additionally, you’ll want to know how to change batteries. The following article explains how to change bulbs and batteries […]

Setting the Table if You are Blind or Low Vision

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Eating is often viewed as an uncomfortable activity when you first begin to experience vision changes. A dinner table is a crowded place filled with silverware, plates, drinking glasses, serving dishes, and beverage-filled pitchers. But, with a few tips and practice, eating can be pleasurable again. Here are some suggestions for keeping your place at […]

Your Bedroom and Closets

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Ten Tips for Making Your Bedroom Safe, Functional, and Comfortable Note: Large-button telephones, large-print wall clocks, talking clocks, and low-vision alarm clocks are available for persons with low vision. Many include features for people with hearing loss, as well. Organizing Your Closet or Wardrobe The first step is to get rid of what you don’t […]