Families and Friends

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Do you know someone (parent or family member, neighbor, or friend) having trouble seeing? You may be wondering about blindness/ low vision and how to talk with them about it. This section is for you!

Older couple, one with a white cane, sitting on a bench

Understanding Blindness and Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)This section will help families and friends understand more about blindness or low vision, including its impact and emotional adjustment.

Finding Support

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)This section offers information about finding needed services and support for adjusting to and living with blindness or low vision.

Tips and Resources

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Download our Getting Started Guide, find a checklist for choosing a living community, and locate resources and tips for supporting a family member or friend.

Gift Giving Guide for People Who are Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)The holiday season is a time of joy and giving. It’s a time when we show our loved ones how much they mean to us through thoughtful gifts. But what about those in our lives who are part of the blind or low vision community? How can we ensure […]