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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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reading with low vision can feel challenging, but with the right strategies and tools, it can become more enjoyable. In addition to braille, two of the most effective ways to support reading for people with low vision are increasing print size and improving lighting. From choosing large print books and accessible materials to selecting the […]