by Kathy Austin, CVA
Air Never before has there been so much controversy about how we will vote in our National General Election. Today, with the coronavirus spreading, shortage of election officials, controversy about mail-in ballots and post office woes, you have to think carefully about how you are going to vote. November 3, 2020 is Election Day. Whether […] Read More »
Tags: accessible voting, electronic voting, vote-by-mail
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
Summer is still here! For many folks, that means there’s still time to fire up the grill for some great barbecuing! If you have vision loss, barbecuing can seem like a daunting task. In reality, adaptive grilling skills are incredibly similar to adaptive kitchen skills. With any cooking task, safety is always a priority. […] Read More »
Tags: adaptive cooking, adaptive grilling, grilling
by By Cody Froeter, CVRT
For many individuals with vision loss, an iPhone is an essential tool for accomplishing a wide variety of daily tasks. The Home Button was one feature of an iPhone that many of my clients found useful. It was not only used for performing tasks, but it was a tactile landmark on the screen when […] Read More »
Tags: iPhone, iPhone 11, VoiceOver
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
For many older individuals, falls are a major concern that can have serious consequences. According to the CDC, more than one in four seniors 65 years and older fall each year. People with vision loss have almost double the risk of experiencing a fall. These falls can lead to a lower quality of life, […] Read More »
Tags: Apple Watch, Assistive Technology, fall detection
by Reprinted with permission from the International Low Vision Support Group Newsletter, Volume 14, Issue 11 – November 2019
You are the best judge of when driving is no longer safe. But, don’t wait until you have an accident before you give up the car keys. Signals That Might Mean it’s Time to Give Up the Car Keys You are nervous behind the wheel. Your reactions are too slow due to your […] Read More »
Tags: driving, giving up driving, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
Have You Ever Considered a Self-Defense Class? Many challenges come with vision loss. You may have a fear of not being fully aware of the environment. When you lack the details typically gained through visual information, you may feel a loss of control when making choices that may affect your personal safety. You miss […] Read More »
Tags: 1Touch, self-defense class
by David Flament
It is that time of year again. Time to file your taxes. You may be saying I am on disability and do not need to file my taxes. Not so fast. You’ll want to read on for resources that can answer your questions about filing your taxes as a person with vision loss. Things You […] Read More »
Tags: accessible tax software, IRS, Tax forms
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
On January 4, 2019, the United Nations observed the first official World Braille Day to raise awareness of braille. January 4 marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the creator of the code that brings access to the written word for people with vision loss. This code provides access to information, is a method of […] Read More »
Tags: Braille, braille games, learning braille
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
When walking through a crowded room with your cane in one hand and a plate of holiday goodies in the other, use this technique to avoid accidents. Be sure to hold the plate with your arm curved around the edge and your hand grasping it on the part furthest from your body. The back of […] Read More »
Tags: holiday hosting, party planning with vision loss
by Joseph Lee
As a visually impaired person, I know the lengths we must go in order to enjoy the same recreational activities as our sighted friends. Often, it is painstakingly time consuming and requires extra financial investment. But, once work-arounds are met and participation is achieved, it is always worth it. This is true whether it is […] Read More »
Tags: Accessibility, games, Risk, Vision loss