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What Is Blindness or Low Vision? Individuals can be born with blindness or low vision or develop it later in life due to an accident or eye condition. Many different terms describe the varying degrees of blindness an individual may have. The term “visually impaired” was formerly used to include all individuals with decreased vision, […]

Qualified employees who are blind or low vision are capable. They simply need tools to do their jobs effectively and environments conducive to their efforts. Two people doing the same job may use different tools and work in very different settings. Blind or low-vision employees can accomplish their jobs using non-traditional tools or working in […]

If the first time you meet a person who is blind or low vision is when they come into your office for an interview, you are not alone. The overall population of individuals in this situation is very small, and those working age and eligible to be competitively employed are even smaller. Because of this […]

Finding gifts for children who are blind or have low vision might seem hard. But there are many accessible and enjoyable options out there, whether it’s for your child, grandchild, cousin, niece, or nephew. Choosing a Toy Look for multi-sensory toys for children with eye conditions. Choose ones that are bright, noisy, and have varied […]

The iPhone offers Vision Accessibility and various apps. These help with reading printed text, understanding surroundings, enjoying audiobooks, and finding routes. While many app options exist, the following are well-known and may be worth exploring with your child. To reduce frustration, I recommend using them in natural contexts and for short time intervals. VoiceOver I’d […]