Edge of kitchen sink on left. Full compost container, chopping board with sharp knives and other utensils all used, dish towel and box of raisins. If you share a home with others, it’s been a hard time for maintaining independence. Everyone is in the kitchen at once, and every countertop cluttered. It may be tempting […]
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Backyard in summer, About 15 people are standing in groups ho Following up on the May 19 After Losing my sight Struggling to Be Seen, Repost from the New York Times Modern Love At this time of loss and heart ache there could be a small advantage to people with vision loss. As the country […]
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Speaking up when you can’t see – a major topic of my new book and VLPR blog is featured in the latest Hadley Institute podcast. The interviewer Elyse Heinrich, a learning expert with Hadly asked great questions in a friendly and casual way that brought out a lot of good points. Here’s the link to […]
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Repost from the New York Times Modern Love series. Leona Godin describes some infuriating aspects of a blind/sighted relationship. “Blindness can make you paranoid in love. Is he looking at another woman? Is she prettier than me?” New acquaintances often give your sighted partner credit for even writing your emails! M. Leona Godin is a […]
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Re-Post from NBC TV local Washington DC. This TV news video interviews blind people about the many challenges faced by people with vision loss as we try to buy food at grocery stores and take-out restaurants. If the video above won’t play for you, follow this link to the original post.
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All of us who share a home (which is mostly fortunate in this virus time,) have been communicating during the previous month and more in a confined space, and we’ve all been exposed to either dreadful stress or lack of outside stimulus. Staying calm and listening has become extra hard. Recently I was woken out […]
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“Where are my mask and gloves, the disinfectant, the paper towel?” If everything you need to stay safe outside your home is right there in a basket or bin beside the door, you won’t be flustered into leaving home without proper protection. And you won’t have to ask for help finding it. Set up the […]
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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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Faith can help you remember that you are larger than your vision loss, prayer often happens naturally at times of crisis, and repeating inspiring words or reading sacred texts can keep torrential thoughts in check. You may already have found an online, radio or TV worship service you enjoy. Many Christian churches offered online services […]
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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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