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You can label your medications by using any of the following methods: Other Solutions

Sometimes, sink, shower, tub, and toilets will become stopped and drain slowly or, worse yet, not at all. As a person who is blind or low vision, you will likely notice a messy overflow. An accumulation of food particles, grease, soap, and hair may cause blockage in sink, shower, and tub drains. In toilets, it […]

Low Contrast Kitchen The low-contrast kitchen shows a light-colored cabinet and cabinet top. White plates are set on a light-colored shelf. The microwave is light-colored and has no distinguishing tactile markings for the settings. The timer is small with no tactile markings or contrasting colored numerals. The cutting board is a dark color against a […]

,Not being able to read the information on prescription medications is a particularly dangerous problem for individuals who are blind or low vision. Federal legislation included provisions that mandated the establishment of national best practices for retail and other pharmacies to provide accessible prescription drug labeling to customers who are blind or low vision. This […]

Safety First Your first and most basic consideration in adapting your home to meet your blind or low-vision baby’s special needs is safety. Take a look at your infant’s immediate surroundings—such as the crib, changing table, and playpen—and check for the following concerns: Because your baby has limited or perhaps no ability to observe you […]