Professionals

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Find resources and techniques you can use to serve people who are blind or low vision effectively and safely, and learn key information about the impact of aging and vision loss in this country.

Understanding Vision Rehabilitation

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)The term “vision rehabilitation” includes a wide range of services that can restore functioning after vision changes. Vision rehabilitation services for adults who are blind or low vision are provided by a team of specially trained professionals, including low vision therapists, vision rehabilitation therapists, and orientation and mobility […]

Medical Professionals

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)This section includes suggestions for talking to and helping patients who are blind or low vision and who are often new to vision changes. These patients are most likely unaware of vision rehabilitation services and tips and techniques to manage their lives and regain independence.

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Aging 101

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Find out about the prevalence of blindness and low vision among older people, tips and techniques for serving them, and some of the significant issues that older people who are new to blindness or low vision face.

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Blindness and Low Vision 101

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)This section covers basic principles for assisting people who are blind or low vision and some of the emotional and other concerns that adults new to blindness or low vision face.

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Resources

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)Use our resource list to find a variety of assistance for people who are blind or low vision –from support groups to vision rehabilitation services and more.