Daily Living Skills

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Explore essential daily living skills with comprehensive guides designed to empower individuals who are blind and visually impaired to live independently and confidently. Our resources cover a wide range of practical topics from basic home maintenance, such as cleaning and cooking, to crucial life management skills including money handling and medication management. Dive into specialized content like effective communication using assistive devices, tips for clothing care and maintenance, innovative reading and writing techniques tailored for visual impairment, and strategies to make shopping a smoother experience. Whether you’re learning new skills or refining existing ones, our articles provide valuable insights and techniques to enhance your daily life.

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

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)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 […]

Communication Devices if You are Blind and Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Landline phones, cell phones, smartphones, and tablets are accessible for people who are blind or low vision. Learn about their accessible features and techniques for using them from a blindness/low vision perspective.

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Cooking and Eating

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Discover safe cooking techniques, how to use a flat-top stove, hints for eating and pouring, tips for eating in restaurants, and considerations for setting a table when blind or low vision.

Medication Management

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Find information to share with your pharmacist about making medication management more accessible for people who are blind or low vision. Discover products and methods for organizing and labeling your medication so you can administer it independently and safely.

Banking, Managing Finances and Credit Cards When Blind or Low Vision

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Using tools, strategies, and support, it’s entirely possible to manage your finances independently. This page provides information on accessible banking services, managing money, and using credit and debit cards. Building a Strong Banking Relationship Establishing a positive relationship with your bank is essential for accessing the services and […]

Person holds white cane and reads braille

Reading and Writing Techniques

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Find techniques for signing your name and handwriting; learn about large print, braille, lighting, and assistive technology products; and find sources for reading material for individuals who are blind or low vision.

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Shopping

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Learn hints, tips, and techniques that can help make shopping more relaxed and enjoyable.