Cards and Games

group of older adults play cards

Don’t let vision loss stop you from enjoying your favorite leisure activities! This guide introduces a wide range of card and board games, along with practical tips and adaptations, designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Reconnect with the joy of game night!  Six Practical Tips for Playing Card Games  Losing vision […]

Free Resources for Healthcare, Aging, and Social Work Professionals

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Time and again, professionals in disciplines such as healthcare, aging, and social work are not aware of best practices in working with adults who are blind or have low vision. Yet, among Americans 40 years of age and older, 12 million+ report significant difficulty seeing, resulting in reduced ability to engage in necessary daily tasks […]

Tools for Writing for Children Who Are Blind or Low Vision

A girl sitting in a classroom using a Perkins Brailler felling what she has written on the paper.

Writing is a fundamental skill for academic success and personal expression. For children who are blind or have low vision, various tools provide access to print or electronic information. If your child uses a computer, they may be able to write using a typical word-processing program and use a screen-reading program, refreshable braille, or a […]

Assistive Technology

A young boy wearing glasses with a smart brailer.

In today’s digital age, technology seamlessly integrates into every aspect of our daily lives. Technology plays a pivotal role, from using the computer and phone, the debit card at the grocery store, to the remote controlling your television. For your child who is blind or has low vision, technology will be an essential tool across […]

Overview of the Service System for Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

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Services for children who are blind or have low vision encompass a wide range of support provided by various agencies and organizations at the community, state, and national levels. It’s important to recognize that these services can vary significantly from one state to another, especially concerning support for infants and toddlers.  Early Intervention Services  At […]