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Assistive Technology to Transform the Lives of Low Vision & Blind People Islandwide
In a study by WHO, about 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of a disability. The estimated number of visually impaired people in the world is 285 million, 39 million blind and 246 million with low vision; 65 % of visually impaired people and 82% of all those who are blind are 50 years and older. Authentic Inclusion says that…
Read MorePreparing for a Visit to the Eye Doctor
I know many of us are well past that first, scary diagnosis of macular degeneration and some already know much more than they ever wanted to about it. But for those of you earlier on that journey, here are some ideas on optimizing your time with the doctor. Newly diagnosed with AMD, now what? We all want…
Read MoreAccessible Prescription Information and Medication Management
According to the AFB Access to Drug Labels Survey Report, the print-impaired community is particularly at risk for at-home medication errors, such as swallowing the wrong pill, missing a refill date, or ingesting expired medications. Prescription labels contain vital information about our medications and yet because that information is often printed on a rigid, curved surface…
Read MorePrescription, Health, and Fitness Management Tools for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Between KNFB Reader and the other apps and smartphone services we have mentioned in these guides, it’s possible to identify nearly anything you need to know about or read. One possible exception is your prescription bottles. You can use FaceTime, Skype, or Be My Eyes to get sighted help identifying your various medicines and reviewing…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (6 of 12) – Non-Profit Organization
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (2 of 12) – Optometrist
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (12 of 12) – Attitude
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (11 of 12) – Support Groups
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (10 of 12) – Occupational Therapist
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (9 of 12) – COMS
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (8 of 12) – CLVRT
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Macular Degeneration… Now What (7 of 12) – Teacher of the Visually Impaired
So, you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, now what? Many, when being told they have Macular Degeneration, inaccurately hear, “I’m going blind”, and that can feel like your whole world is collapsing. It is extremely rare to go completely blind from Macular Degeneration, whether you have either the wet or dry type. If someone…
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