tsusnick, Author at ConnectCenter

Understanding Blindness and Low Vision

Older couple, one with a white cane, sitting on a bench

This section will help families and friends understand more about blindness or low vision, including its impact and emotional adjustment.

Understanding Vision Rehabilitation

What are vision rehabilitation services? The term “vision rehabilitation” includes a wide range of professional services that can restore functioning after declining vision, just as physical therapy restores function after a stroke or other injury. Vision rehabilitation services allow people who have recently lost vision, are blind, or have low vision to continue to live […]

Personal Care

Find tips for applying facial moisturizer and makeup, shaving, and carrying out additional grooming routines when blind or low vision.

Orientation and Mobility: Tips for Getting Around when Blind or Low Vision

Person holds dog leash and white cane while descending stairs

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a profession specific to blindness and low vision that teaches safe, efficient, and effective travel skills to people of all ages: Orientation and Mobility Specialists An Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides instruction to help you develop or re-learn the skills and concepts needed to travel safely and independently within […]

Reading and Writing Techniques

Person holds white cane and reads braille

Find techniques for signing your name and handwriting; learn about large print, braille, lighting, and assistive technology products; and find sources for reading material for individuals who are blind or low vision.