by Polly Abbott, CVRT, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense
Do you have people on your holiday gift giving list that seem impossible to shop for? Out of ideas of what to get? Welcome to the club! If you are shopping for someone who has vision loss, the task might seem even more challenging. Do you have a mother or father with low vision who, […] Read More »
Tags: daily living aids, holiday shopping, Vision loss
by Andrés J. Gallegos, Esq., Guest Blogger
Andres Gallegos, a disability rights attorney, recently visited Second Sense and shared information on your rights under the ADA to receive healthcare in a way that meets your specific needs. Below he writes about one situation and provides options for handling this difficult situation. If you have had a similar experience when accessing medical care, please […] Read More »
Tags: ADA, Advocacy, Health care, Independence, Patient's rights, Vision loss
by Kathy Austin, Community Engagement Specialist at Second Sense
“Opening the Door” can be a euphemism for discovery and learning. Today, I’d like to “open the door” and provide a little education on opening a door for someone with vision loss. I know lots of people out there have kind souls and a genuine desire to help someone in need. As a person with […] Read More »
Tags: Daily living skills, Guide dog, Independence, Independent Travel, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense
Relaxing is easier said than done. When life is stressful and challenges daunting, we need to take some time to relax and regain some energy to keep going. Stress is your body’s normal reaction to any demand for change. How you handle stress varies from person to person. Here are five reasons why you should […] Read More »
Tags: Daily living skills, Independence, Relaxation, Stress
by Marv Commerford
How I Lost the Battle! Since I’ve been involved with Second Sense for a long time, I knew about the iPhone’s accessibility from the time it was introduced with the 3GS. Both staff and students were surprised that I didn’t jump on board with the iPhone early on because I do like new technology. I […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Independence, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Second Sense
Last year I had the big idea to offer cooking classes based on different ethnic themes. From a skill-building standpoint, it worked as all cuisines need slicing, measuring, and organization to successfully complete. Unable to face another electric skillet pizza, I decided to offer dishes from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Italy and India. Spring rolls! Noodles! […] Read More »
Tags: Cooking, Daily living skills, Independence, Vision loss
by Marcia Knudson, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
[getty src=”481897087?et=g8dNCNwlG0yVT_nDdRTTYg&sig=12LN4QiUDGxYPIFxIN0rIKoeViYxBCTppjBAPIPXwN0=” width=”507″ height=”398″] If you’re anything like me, your thoughts and energies are directed toward lists and responsibilities. When your activity level goes up, so can your stress level. The close relationships we have go more smoothly when expectations and intentions are clear. But they often aren’t clear, and misunderstanding, frustration and impatience ensues. Bringing some […] Read More »
Tags: Counseling, Family, Independence, Support group, Vision loss
by Polly Abbott, Director of Services at Second Sense
CNIB 2013 National Braille Conference I recently returned from the CNIB National Braille Conference in Toronto. The conference is entirely devoted to braille: production, transcription, instruction and how it all intermingles with the new developments in technology. The morning keynote was given by Peter Osborne, Head of International Development, RNIB (Royal National Institute for Blind People). […] Read More »
Tags: Braille, Independence, UEB, Vision loss
by Marcia Knudson, Manager of Counseling Services at Second Sense
I Can Do It Myself! Independence is a goal that motivates us throughout our lives. A forceful “I can do it myself” is a solid part of a toddler’s vocabulary. At the same time, children will easily and without drama, ask an older sibling or a parent to reach that bag of cookies that is […] Read More »
Tags: Counseling, Independence, Support groups, Vision loss