Reading and Writing with Low Vision and Blindness

This is an image of telemicroscopes and print Reading and writing can be accomplished in many different ways. If you have some remaining vision, it’s recommended that you first make an appointment with a low vision specialist, either an optometrist or ophthalmologist with additional training in this area, and discuss the ways that low vision optical devices [1] and non-optical devices [2], such as magnifiers, small telescopes, improved lighting, or closed circuit televisions and video magnifiers can supplement your reading needs.

You may also find it helpful to meet with a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist who can guide you in choosing the best reading and writing options for your particular needs and teach you to use low vision equipment and adaptive techniques. To learn what a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist does and how you could benefit, read A Day On the Road with Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Stephanie Stephens Van [3] on this web site.

In this section, you will discover that there are many options for continuing to read and write if you are blind or have low vision:

Reading with low vision optical devices [1], such as magnifiers, magnifying reading glasses, and telescopes
Signing your name, handwriting [4], and where to find adaptive devices and supplies
All about braille [5]: Types of braille, learning braille as an adult, and finger sensitivity
Large print [6] books, magazines, and newspapers
Listening [7]: Audiocassette tapes, digital talking books, and audio books

Additional Resources for Independent Living, Reading, and Writing

Products for Independent Living [8]
Assistive Technology Products [9]
Braille Products [10]
Large Print, Audio, and Braille Products [11]
Find a Low Vision Eye Doctor in Your Area [12]

Related Topics

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Links:
[1] http://www.visionaware.org/reading-low-vision-optical-devices
[2] http://www.visionaware.org/what_are_the_most_common_non_optical_devices
[3] http://www.visionaware.org/./Vision-Rehabilitation-Therapist-Techniques
[4] http://www.visionaware.org/writing-tips-low-vision-vision-impaired
[5] http://www.visionaware.org/what_is_braille
[6] http://www.visionaware.org/large_print
[7] http://www.visionaware.org/listening
[8] http://www.visionaware.org/sources_of_products_for_independent_living
[9] http://www.visionaware.org/assistive-technology-products
[10] http://www.visionaware.org/find_braille_products
[11] http://www.visionaware.org/find_books_large_print_audio_braille
[12] http://www.visionaware.org/how_to_find_a_doctor_in_your_area
[13] http://www.visionaware.org/postage-free-mail-blind-low-vision
[14] http://www.visionaware.org/can_computers_help_me_read_books_magazines_mail