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 Cody Froeter, CVRT
With technology’s ever-progressing advancement, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed when considering a new smartphone. Smartphones, particularly iPhones, are impressive devices that can perform a plethora of tasks and settings out of the box. With accessibility features and apps, there are even more options available to users. Start with the Basics The beauty […] Read More »
Tags: Accessibility, iPhone, Vision loss
by Rosemary Fortney
Born an Artist Drawing and being an artist was always in my genetic makeup. It has developed through years of art exploration and fine arts studies at Mt. Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Cardinal Stritch College in Fox Point. Art to me is the warmest, most fulfilling experience of my life. Sharing something […] Read More »
Tags: Art, coping with vision loss, Vision loss
by Andrea O'Donnell
Meeting My Girl I will never forget the day I met my first guide dog, a beautiful black Labrador retriever named Fiona. It was around 1:00 in the afternoon, and I was patiently waiting in my room at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) in San Raphael, California. I could hear the sounds of […] Read More »
Tags: Guide dog, Vision loss, working with a guide dog
by John Erickson
John Erickson, a long-time successful career professional, has also been living with vision loss since childhood. We asked John to share with us how he faced the skepticism of others and rose to meet these challenges. Here’s John’s story and advice to those who are embarking on new careers. My name is John Erickson, […] Read More »
Tags: career planning, job interview, Vision loss, Visually impaired
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
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
As a certified vision rehabilitation therapist, I have worked with many clients who have experienced recent vision loss. This has allowed me to witness the various ways clients cope. When I reflect on the strategies that have been most successful, one common thread appears. Maintaining mindfulness, or staying focused on the present, is an […] Read More »
Tags: coping with vision loss, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
Keeping Your Relationships Strong Even with Vision Loss Are you close to someone who is experiencing significant vision loss for the first time? Do you feel helpless — wanting to help them but don’t know what to do? Do you feel your world has been turned upside down and life isn’t what it used to […] Read More »
Tags: loved one with vision loss, new vision loss, Vision loss
by David Flament
How Times Have Changed! Long gone are the days of calling a restaurant and being put on hold to place your order and then giving your credit card info to some kid you have never met. Today, food delivery apps make it possible to get pretty much anything you’re craving, anytime, anywhere. After a […] Read More »
Tags: Food Delivery Apps, iPhone, Vision loss, VoiceOver
by David Flament, Manager of Adaptive Technology
Here’s an exciting new app from Conversant Labs called Yes Chef – just in time for holiday cooking! Yes Chef is an easy way to find and follow recipes. Much like this developer’s Say Shopping app, Yes Chef is an app that you talk to and it talks back to you, no typing or swiping […] Read More »
Tags: apps, Cooking, recipes, Vision loss