Reparaciones del hogar y el vehículo si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

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Aprenda a hacer reparaciones domésticas fundamentales si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida, como arreglar un inodoro o cambiar bombillas y baterías. Esta sección también incluye información sobre reparaciones menores de vehículos.

Caja de herramientas y lista de verificación para personas no videntes o con visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Except for projects that call for precise measurements, most everyday household repair jobs won’t require any special tools adapted for persons who are blind or low vision. You can find almost everything you need at your local hardware store or home center. To prepare for home repairs, consider the […]

Cómo sustituir fusibles y restablecer disyuntores si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)A sudden loss of electrical power is one of those experiences that every homeowner, whether blind, low vision, or sighted is familiar with or soon will be. The summer months are especially vulnerable, with air conditioners going full blast for hours at a stretch, pushing electrical circuits to […]

Desatascar desagües en caso de ceguera o visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Sometimes, sink, shower, tub, and toilets will become stopped and drain slowly or, worse yet, not at all. As a person who is blind or low vision, you will likely notice a messy overflow. An accumulation of food particles, grease, soap, and hair may cause blockage in sink, […]

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Cómo reemplazar arandelas si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Are the drips and chatter in your home driving you crazy? We’re speaking here about sink, shower, tub, and sill faucets that drip or chatter when turned on—not annoying neighbors or in-laws! Eventually, faucets with rubber or plastic washers that stop water flow when the tap is closed […]

Cómo instalar un ventilador de techo si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Are you blind or low vision/ visually impaired and considering installing a ceiling fan? Know that you don’t need sight in order to install a fan. A ceiling fan can add an interesting decorative touch to a room and make the room have a much more comfortable and […]

Cómo reparar inodoros si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Las personas no videntes o con discapacidad visual pueden emprender proyectos de reparación doméstica. Una de esas reparaciones domésticas es arreglar el inodoro. Con el tiempo, los inodoros pueden perder pequeñas cantidades de agua del depósito a la taza del inodoro, lo que provoca que se añada más […]

Cómo cambiar bombillas de luz y baterías si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)Adequate lighting can improve usable vision for some people who are low vision. However, even if you are totally blind, you’ll likely want to know about types of lighting and how to change a light bulb. Additionally, you’ll want to know how to change batteries. The following article […]

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Cómo reparar el auto si es no vidente o tiene visión reducida

This content is also available in: English (Inglés)You can certainly continue to perform most car maintenance tasks independently when blind or low vision. Most mechanics find it difficult to see many of the parts in a crowded engine space and rely on the senses of touch and sound to reach the oil filter or diagnose […]