Tag: accessibility


  • In Part 1, you saw how your brain fills in gaps to keep the world feeling continuous. That same system does not stop at blind spots that just about everyone with average sight has. It has always worked this way. Your brain acts like an editor working behind the scenes. It takes incomplete information, smooths…

  • Staying Informed & Staying Put (When You Can’t Leave Yet) Emergency planning doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be intentional. When something unexpected happens, most of us don’t rise to the occasion, we fall back on what we already know and have ready. This first part of your plan is about…

  • Pouring liquids whether it’s a cup of morning coffee, a pot of boiling pasta water, or a glass of juice that turns into a puddle on the floor—can feel intimidating when vision is limited. But with the right techniques, tools, and mindset, it becomes a safe, smooth, and empowering part of daily life. This guide…

  • Shopping As A Team-Sport

    Tips for Making the Most of In-Store Assistance Welcome to today’s main event: the grocery store. On one side, you—the shopper—with a list, a purpose, and a limited amount of energy. On the other, your store teammate—a store staff member who may be overworked, inexperienced, or unfamiliar with assisting someone with vision changes. Like any…

  • By Teresa Christian, Marja Byers, Todd Fahlstrom Best Practices For someone who is newly blind or adjusting to vision loss, managing medications independently can feel daunting.  Yet with the right strategies, tools, and support, it becomes not only possible but empowering.  The following tips provide practical guidance for blind and low vision individuals, as well as for…