Time Management & Organization Tips for Blind/Low Vision Job Seekers 

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Staying organized and managing your time well are essential skills while searching for employment. These abilities not only help you stay productive but also minimize errors. Job hunting can be time-consuming, especially if your approach lacks structure. By managing your time and energy well, you can stay focused and improve your chances of success.  What […]

Emotional Adjustment to Declining Vision: It’s A Family Matter

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Declining vision, and even the diagnosis of an eye condition, is an emotional experience for anyone experiencing it. Age, experience, and a person’s personality and self-esteem all play key roles in their ability to respond to life’s challenges. This includes adapting to the onset of a disability. However, it can often be just as difficult for the loved ones around them. Vision changes often create feelings of immense loss or […]

Learning That Your Child Is Blind or Low Vision

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There is no right or wrong way to cope with the news that your child is blind or low vision. You need to know that your emotions are natural for whatever you’re feeling—anger, sorrow, guilt, confusion, anxiety, or fear. There are some strategies that can help you balance your life and your concern for your […]

Low Vision Devices: An Overview

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Children with low vision may benefit from the use of low vision devices to help them see more clearly. These devices include a range of items that are optical and nonoptical. Optical Devices or Aids The two most common low vision devices are magnifiers for seeing objects close at hand and telescopes for seeing objects […]