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Cell Phones for the Visually Impaired: New cell phones make it easier for a visually impaired person to stay in touch
Posted by Alicia Baucom on Aug 14th 2020
Smartphones are everywhere and practically everyone uses them. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, the number of Americans owning smartphones is 81%. This is up from 35% from 2011. These ph
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Is it Hot Enough? Thermometer Basics and Options for the Visually Impaired
Posted by Alicia Baucom on Aug 7th 2020
Thermometers are such a common object in today’s world that chances are you have given little thought as to the varieties of them or how they work. If you are visually impaired or blind you might
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Magnifying Lamps
Posted by Alicia Baucom on Jul 30th 2020
Some people are born with limited vision while others develop lower vision over time. As we age, it is normal to need more light in order to see things that once could be seen in lower light. Thin
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Label Your World: Practical Products for the Visually Impaired
Posted by Alicia Baucom on Jul 24th 2020
Labels can be found everywhere. Sometimes they are useful and sometimes they are just in the way. Depending on the definition they can also be insulting or a way of division. Labels can also be a
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Kitchen Safety: Tips, Tricks, and Products for the Visually Impaired
Posted by Alicia Baucom on Jul 17th 2020
Cooking can be a fun pastime enjoyable by anyone regardless of ability if the proper equipment and precautions are utilized. This blog will look at some tips, tricks, and products to use before, d
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