Personal Care and Hygiene for Blind Adults

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Maintaining personal hygiene is an essential part of health, confidence, and independence, but vision loss can make everyday routines like brushing teeth, trimming nails, and shaving feel challenging. With the right techniques, adaptive tools, and a few practical strategies, people who are blind or low vision can perform these tasks safely, efficiently, and confidently. Brushing […]

Cooking Techniques for Blind and Low Vision Individuals

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Cooking can be enjoyable and empowering, and vision loss does not have to stand in the way of preparing delicious meals. By combining adaptive tools, thoughtful organization, and practical techniques, you can safely and confidently navigate your kitchen. This article brings together safe cooking strategies and specific tips for using flat-top stoves, which are common […]

Art Appreciation and Hanging Framed Pictures if Blind or Low Vision

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Painting, as well as other types of artwork, is more than just a visual experience — it can also be a rich sensory experience, an opportunity to express yourself, and a way to interact with people from all walks of life. Suppose you are considering taking up painting as a hobby or resuming your prior […]

Using a Hammer if you are Blind or Low Vision

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Using a hammer to drive in nails – as well as for many other jobs – is certainly doable with low vision or no vision. Some people imagine bruised or broken fingers that result from hammering, but this is not the case; in fact, many persons who are blind or have limited vision use a […]

Drilling Holes

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Whether you’re building a shelf, repairing a chair, or working on a craft project, chances are you’ll need to drill a hole at some point. If you’re blind or have low vision, you might wonder how to place a drill bit precisely or keep the tool steady. The good news is that with a few […]