VisionAWARE Self-Help for Vision Loss

Welcome to VisionAWARE, a "Self-Help for Vision Loss" web site that provides free, practical, hands-on information to enhance quality of life and independence for adults with vision loss, their families and friends, caregivers, and related professionals.

An Introduction to Orientation and Mobility


Dona Sauerburger Learn about safe, efficient, and effective travel skills for people who are blind or have low vision. Dona Sauerburger, M.A., COMS®, an experienced Orientation and Mobility Specialist, is the contributing editor of our latest edition of our Are You AWARE? newsletter. Our expanded Getting Around section discusses

Accessiblity Tips: Using the VisionAWARE Web Site


Find accessibility tips and detailed instructions for using our site if you are blind or have low vision:

For United States Veterans Who are Blind or Have Low Vision


Learn more about legislation, services, and recreational opportunities especially for Veterans who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled:

 

Enjoy Our Sports and Recreation Resources


Explore our expanded sports and recreation resources and discover a wide range of adaptive recreational opportunities, including

  • Beep baseball
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Sailing and cruises
  • Skiing
  • And many more!

Cataracts and Cataract Surgery


Tina D. Turner, M.D. Read All About Cataracts in language you can understand from Tina D. Turner, M.D. Learn more about

Anne Yeadon, AWARE's Executive Director, Interviews Men and Women Who are Living with Vision Loss


Tom McCarville, living with vision loss, with two of his tomatoesMy Story: Living with Glaucoma tells the story of Tom, a photographer and lighting engineer who was running his own successful media business. Life changed when Tom visited his eye doctor to purchase a new pair of eyeglass frames. He was given the news that he had permanently lost 20% of his peripheral vision through glaucoma. Read more …

This Week’s Hint:

Mark your washing machine and dryer controls with braille overlays, tape, or other adhesive-backed materials. Find additional tips and hints for laundry adaptations at Laundry and Laundromats.

betsy – April 11, 2007 – 20:28