Braille Institute of America, Inc.

Living with vision loss? Many eye conditions come about as a part of aging. Whatever the cause, when an individual’s vision cannot be corrected with glasses or surgery, and activities like reading or going to the store are limited, it’s time to seek  vision rehabilitation services  because vision loss does not mean giving up on life. Offered as a free, one-on-one consultation with a trained specialist, vision rehabilitation services support those who are blind or have low vision to maintain an active life. During the appointment, a low vision specialist will review the required  doctor referral form , conduct an assessment and make comprehensive recommendations on current optical tools and resources such as: Lighting and magnification equipment; Digital literacy and audio book training; Assistive technology like smart phones or speech activated devices; Orientation and mobility techniques; Sighted guide techniques for family members and caregivers. The opportunities

Vision impairment can have a dramatic impact on a family whether its sudden or gradual. Whatever the cause, adapting can be difficult because face it, the world doesn’t stop. The good news is with low vision rehabilitation services, a trained low vision rehabilitation specialist provides practical training and resources for going about the day-to-day with a new way of actively doing things. Whether its building new skills to use a magnifier or a smart phone, reading a book or counting money, getting to an appointment or making breakfast, vision rehabilitation helps people – of any age – navigate and lead their daily life to the fullest. Don’t wait to make an appointment. Get Started with a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a low vision rehabilitation specialist. Working through a professional organization that offers  low vision support  like eye-care physicians is beneficial as they can provide eye condition information and the  requi