Larry Johnson is the author of seven books including a collection of his popular commentaries published in the San Antonio Express-News. In 2017 he received the Texas Governor’s Trophy for Outstanding Service advocating for persons with disabilities. If you are a person over 65 like me, I’m going to share some rather startling and really […]
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While you wait out COVID19 here’s a great list of books about adjusting to vision loss and blindness compiled by vision rehab professionals earlier this summer. Many of these books are memoirs and reading how other people have worked to create a whole life is an important part of personal recovery. VisionAware has a post […]
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My last birthday was biggish and my generous younger daughter offered me my choice of a new smartphone. My remaining vision depends on color so I loved the large screens and brighter colors. I did think, but not very hard, about the extra stretch to reach the buttons, which are also tougher to press, combined […]
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Repost from AccessWorld, American Foundation for the Blind. This is a detailed article by Deborah Kendrick aimed at older people losing vision who want continued independence. The article includes a full list of ideas and links to resources. It is well worth reading. Some products are free and most cost under $100. Last week a […]
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During this virus time there is a great need for rest and recreation. Ways of relaxing – going to a café, store, park, or meeting with family or close friends may all be barred for now. Too much anxiety, too much listening to the news on top of managing your vision loss or blindness can […]
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This post is referred to in Chapter 7: A Home That Works for Everyone, in my new book When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: vision Loss and Personal Recovery , published this month. Buying online is getting popular and can be easier than getting to the store. There are big variations in how accessible online […]
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WHEN YOU CAN’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES: VISION LOSS AND PERSONAL RECOVERY, a “How To” guide for people losing sight and their families is being published in July 2019, including accessible versions. This post is referred to in Chapter 12: Becoming a whole Person Again. When you are coping with the loss of good vision the […]
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When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Vision Loss and Personal Recovery, a how to guide for people losing sight and their families is being published in July 2019, including accessible versions. This post is referred to in the final chapter “A Whole Person Again.” Everyone is developing “computer-hunch” these days but the problem is worse […]
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Starting this spring Smithsonian Museums (and the Zoo) in Washington DC will partner with AIRA to revolutionize the way people with vision loss experience museums. (For more about AIRA go to: “Distant Eyes.”)
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Here in the northeast spring only sprang recently and still isn’t too sure about it. Fashion forward folks start on their spring wardrobe in March or even February, but now is a good time for the rest of us. There are spring sales around this week and next. Call one or two favorite stores, or […]
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