Blind Rehabilitation (series)

Accessing Information

Assistive Technology for People Experiencing Vision Loss (standard version)

Have you recently been diagnosed with a condition resulting in blindness or low vision? 
This video will introduce you to how people with blindness or low vision can access information and be productive using assistive technology. The video also will present different types of software, specialized devices, and widely available options that may help them access information to be productive and efficient, and get back doing the things they want to do.

Assistive Technology for People Experiencing Vision Loss (audio descriptive version)

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Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living (standard version)

Activities of Daily Living are activities necessary for maintaining an independent lifestyle with a high quality of life.

Activities of Daily Living (audio descriptive version)

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Living with Low Vision

Living with Low Vision (standard version)

People with low vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services.

Living with Low Vision

Living with Low Vision (audio descriptive version)

Safe Travel

Orientation and Mobility for People experiencing Vision Loss (standard version)

This video will introduce you to how people with blindness or low vision move through their environment by presenting some orientation and mobility skills, techniques, and tools that may help them travel in ways that are safe and efficient. For people with low vision or blindness, one of the most common concerns is safety while traveling and navigating environments. The ability to travel safely and understand where you are in space is referred to as Orientation and Mobility. Orientation is the understanding of where you and your body are in relation to your surroundings, what direction you’re facing, and where you are going. Some examples include navigating the home, indoor settings such as a school or office, and learning to cross busy intersections.

Orientation and Mobility for People experiencing Vision Loss (audio descriptive version)