Checklist for Blind and Low Vision Home and Apartment Safety 

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This checklist is designed to help individuals who are blind or have low vision ensure their home or apartment is safe, accessible, and comfortable. It covers key areas such as lighting, contrast, organization, and adaptive tools to promote independent living.  Exterior and Common Areas  Home Interior  General Tips:  Safety Organization Adaptive Tools:  Room-Specific Tips  Living […]

Protecting Your Body

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For maximum protection, you should use a combination of upper and lower body protective techniques and/or a long white cane.

Orientation and Mobility: Tips for Getting Around when Blind or Low Vision

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Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is a profession specific to blindness and low vision that teaches safe, efficient, and effective travel skills to people of all ages: Orientation and Mobility Specialists An Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides instruction to help you develop or re-learn the skills and concepts needed to travel safely and independently within […]

Organizing and Labeling Clothing, Laundering, and Housecleaning Tips When Blind or Low Vision 

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Navigating laundry, clothing organization, and housecleaning tasks can be challenging for individuals who are blind or low vision. However, these everyday chores become manageable with the right strategies and tools. This article provides practical tips and suggestions to help you simplify these tasks, from labeling clothing and organizing your closet to efficiently washing laundry and […]