Becoming more Independent as a Visually Impaired Person:

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There are many ways to become more independent as a visually impaired person. It’s important to learn what is available to assist in increasing your independence, what you need in order to be independent, what your limitations are, and ways to ask for help when you need it.

Ways to Become more Independent as a Visually Impaired Person:

  • Consult your eye doctor or doctors about additional products and services they can connect you to such as a Low Vision Doctor.

  • Learn about services available in your area that are provided through local agencies for the visually impaired, state agencies for the visually impaired, resources through your school, etc.

  • Learn about resources available over-the-phone and online.

  • Learn about adaptive products, adaptive techniques, and assistive technology for the visually impaired.

  • Learn about your specific visual diagnosis or diagnoses and ways to explain it to others.

  • Rely on your support systems.

  • Connect with other visually impaired people to learn from each other ways to become more independent.