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Blind Community Faces Shopping Challenges During Pandemic

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.

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

During this time of “shelter in place” you may have lost visits with family or friends, also going to stores, support group or classes, paid or unpaid work, and maybe most upsetting medical appointments such as diagnostic tests and treatments for all medical conditions, especially a recent eye condition. Caring for yourself when you have […]

Robin E. Hatch RN was previously nurse at both the Carroll Center for the Blind and the Perkins School. Since retirement she herself has suffered from auto immune retinopathy. General Advice from Robin Local radio and TV stations are putting out daily updates on the spread of the coronavirus for our area and probably yours […]

At 75, I am in the “at risk” category for coronavirus (COVID-19). I am also legally blind. Are there times where blindness or visual impairment makes me and others with vision loss more vulnerable? Are there aspects of vision loss that make us safer? We have to be prepared and proactive because many of us […]

Vision loss and Personal Recovery

WHEN YOU CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR EYES

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When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes

Speak Up Skills

Vision Loss and Personal Recovery

Blind Community Faces Shopping Challenges During Pandemic

COMMUNICATING IN CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH VISION LOSS… AND NOW IN CLOSE CONFINEMENT TOO!

Finding What You Need to Stay Safe: Containing Your Anti-COVID-19 Equipment

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FAITH MEDITATION AND EXERCISE

REST AND RECREATION WHILE YOU STAY HOME

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