Mastering the Water: Swimming for People with Blindness and Low Vision 

Grandparent and grandchild eat popsicles in the pool

Swimming is an exceptional low-impact exercise that offers fun, fitness, and relaxation for people of all ages and abilities. The natural buoyancy of the water creates a profoundly safe and therapeutic environment that minimizes anxiety and maximizes physical confidence for individuals with blindness or low vision.  The Unique Health and Safety Benefits of Water-Based Activity  […]

Walking and Hiking with Vision Loss: Your Guide to Confident Outdoor Exploration 

Several people hiking a trail

Walking and hiking are phenomenal ways to maintain fitness, boost mental health, and fully engage with the outdoors, regardless of your level of vision. You actively explore new places, stimulate your senses, and improve your overall well-being. Living with vision loss doesn’t mean you must restrict these invigorating activities; instead, you adapt your approach and […]

Tandem Bicycling for People Who are Blind or Low Vision

Mature couple riding through grass on a tandem bicycle

Tandem cycling, better known as a “bicycle built for two,” is an exhilarating and empowering activity for individuals with blindness or low vision. It allows riders to experience the immense joy, speed, and camaraderie of cycling by partnering with a sighted rider. According to many enthusiastic participants, tandem cycling can be highly social, immense fun, […]

Sewing with Confidence: A How-To Guide for Blind and Low Vision Crafters

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Navigating a new or returning hobby can feel challenging after vision loss, but with patience and the right techniques, you can confidently return to needlepoint, quilting, and knitting. This guide empowers you to use your sense of touch and other non-visual cues to create beautiful, rewarding projects.  Getting Started and Organizing Your Workspace  Before you […]

Signing Your Name and Handwriting

Close-up of a signature being written

Like many other everyday skills, handwriting belongs in the category of “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!” Therefore, to retain the ability to sign your name and use your handwriting to make notes, memory joggers, or grocery lists, it’s essential to keep using your handwriting skills. Many different types of pens, papers, and […]