by Amber Miller, Guest Blogger
There are plenty of challenges that come with blindness. Cats lounging on camoflaging area rugs. Eye contact. Stairs…bedeviled stairs. There are, however, some unexpected perks. It sounds cool. The acronym VIP makes me feel important. ‘Nuff said. Fewer distractions. When performing a reiki session, intuitive reading, or even getting to know someone on a […] Read More »
Tags: artistic perspective, imagination, Visually impaired
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 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 Marvin Commerford, Second Sense Technology Tutor
The Second Generation Victor Reader Stream‘s Wi-Fi feature has added many great features to a great device. However, it has also opened up the possibility for problems that didn’t exist on the original Stream. Here are two tips to decrease the possibility of some problems. The Stream puts all downloaded content like books, podcasts, NFB Newsline, […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Blind, book readers, NFB Newsline, NLS, podcasts, Second Generation Victor Reader Stream, Victor Reader Stream, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by David Flament
Take a walk with David through his day – is it much different than yours? A Typical Day Motoring to the Office It feels like a bright sunny morning as I step out into the darkness. I head down the alley and come out at the bus stop. When the next bus stops, its doors open […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Commuting, Computer Instruction, Gaming, independent living, Living with Vision Loss, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Polly Abbott, CVRT, COMS, Director of Rehabilitation Services
Many challenges come with vision loss, particularly for those new to visual impairment. Some people who are blind have a great fear of not being fully aware of the environment. Lacking details typically gained through visual information, gives a sense of loss of control when making choices that may affect personal safety. It’s the seemingly […] Read More »
Tags: Blind, independent living, Independent Travel, self-defense, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Alex Jones, Guest Blogger
I am drawn to O&M, or orientation and mobility, because I think it is an interesting and multifaceted field of work that draws on proven methods, progressive thought and creative instincts. Vision and Gait Lately, I find myself incredibly invested in how blindness and visual impairments affect one’s gait. I have become increasingly aware of […] Read More »
Tags: Independence, Independent Travel, Mobility, O&M, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Doug Anzlovar, Guest Blogger
From rural communities to bustling cities, pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind often contend with a variety of obstacles as they move through their environment. Good weather tends to not only bring out the flowers and birds but also shrubbery that over extends onto sidewalks, tree branches that hang down overhead, sprinklers watering everything […] Read More »
Tags: Blind, Mobility, Travel, Visually impaired
by George Abbott, Guest Blogger
Considerations for Your Guide Many of us who travel with a long white cane or dog guide may choose to benefit from the services of a human guide from time to time. Noisy, crowded unfamiliar areas, such as an airport or major train station, a buffet line, or construction site, to name a few. While […] Read More »
Tags: Blind, Independent Travel, Mobility, Sighted Guide, Visually impaired