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    Understanding Hearing Loss(Post)

    According to Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss often waiting, on average, 7 years before seeking help.  This blog wil ...

    It's Time(Post)

    From sundials to timepieces that communicate with each other nightly, how we tell time has come a long way. The ancient has become decorations and the old is slowly leaking back into the new. The ...

    Medication Management(Post)

    Whether it’s allergies, high blood pressure, thyroid issues, or for pain relief chances are that most people need to take medication daily. It’s not always easy to remember to take your medicatio ...

    On The Go: Traveling With A Visual Impairment(Post)

    Traveling can be a daunting experience for anyone of any age or ability. If you are blind or have low vision travel can incur a different set of issues than for those who are sighted. Luckily, in ...

    Cell Phones for the Visually Impaired: New cell phones make it easier for a visually impaired person to stay in touch(Post)

    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 p ...

    Games for Two(Post)

    Last week we looked at group activities and games specifically geared towards the visually impaired. For those that prefer smaller scale pastimes, that can be enjoyed with as few as two persons, ...

    CCTV Magnifiers(Post)

    While the first Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) was created in 1942 it wasn’t until the 1980s that they grew in prominence.  Today there are over 25 million CCTV cameras set up worldwide and som ...

    Dressing Aids: Tips and Tricks for the Visually Impaired(Post)

    Doing laundry, putting clothes away, and get dressed can be mundane boring tasks for most but for persons with disabilities it can also be overwhelming and frustrating. Luckily there are many tip ...

    Summer Picnics(Post)

    Summer is the time for vacations, outdoor sports, reunions, and of course picnics. Apart from holidays and birthdays, summertime is a prime time of year for family togetherness. Whether you celeb ...

    Look Your Best(Post)

    Looking your best not only applies to what you wear and the confidence you have about yourself but also in how you prepare yourself prior to getting dressed. Learning to navigate basic hygiene ta ...

    You Rang? How Technology Has Made Keeping In Touch Easier For The Visually And Hearing Impaired(Post)

    It’s no secret that technology is advancing at a rapid pace and that communication isn’t quite like it once was in years past.  For persons experiencing vision or hearing loss these changes can b ...

    About ILA(Page)

    About Us Independent Living Aids, LLC is the oldest privately-held, mail-order company in the United States of products for individuals who are visually impaired, hard of hearing, or generally seeki ...

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