Coping With Vision Loss: Tools And Support That Truly Helped Me

A man sitting beside a window looking at his own reflection

How emotional tools, mindfulness, and community made the journey easier Losing vision—whether gradually or through the unpredictable changes of macular degeneration—affects far more than what you see. It touches your confidence, your routines, and the emotional space you live in every day. I didn’t understand that at first. I expected magnifiers and mobility training to … Read more

The Accessible Kitchen Gift Guide

Accessible kitchen gift guide featuring a well-lit countertop with colorful dishes, cutting boards, a smart microwave, oven rack guards, and other tools designed to support safer, more independent cooking.

Practical, meaningful gifts that make everyday life easier — including the tools I rely on in my own home. Every year, I hear from people who want to choose thoughtful gifts for loved ones who are aging, losing vision, or simply appreciate tools that make everyday tasks easier. The kitchen is often the place where … Read more

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Understanding The Condition, Living With It, And Finding Hope

A computer circuit board displaying the AMD logo, representing the brand name rather than age-related macular degeneration.

Living with dry age related macular degeneration (AMD) has changed the way I experience the world, but it has also taught me a lot about resilience, using technology, and asking for help. If you or someone you care about is facing AMD, I know firsthand how overwhelming and frustrating the adventure can feel, especially as … Read more

4 In 1 Adjustable Measuring Cup

If you’re like me and value simplicity in the kitchen, a 4 in 1 adjustable measuring cup with adjustable base will probably become one of your favorite tools. From cooking family meals to prepping recipes that require exact portions, there’s always a measuring cup within reach on my counter. For those who are blind or … Read more

Telescopic Glasses Vs Smart Glasses

Side-by-side comparison of telescopic glasses with visible magnifying lenses next to modern smart glasses that look like regular eyewear.

Understanding The Real Differences For Low-Vision Users When I first started comparing telescopic glasses vs smart glasses, I quickly realized they serve completely different purposes for people with low vision. Telescopic glasses and smart glasses both promise new ways to help us stay independent, but from my own experience, they offer very different tools for … Read more

Best Power Cords for Low Vision: Small Details That Make a Big Difference

Power cords plugged into a power strip on a home desk, with one plug marked by a tactile bump dot for low vision accessibility.

If you live with low vision, you already know how something as simple as finding or plugging in a cord can turn into a challenge. Outlets hide behind furniture, cords tangle underfoot, and identical black plugs all seem to look—and feel—the same. Power cords for low vision individuals should become an integral part of your … Read more

My Test: Pouring Aids For Low Vision

A person pouring milk from a gallon jug into a glass, with some milk spilling over the edge onto the kitchen counter.”

From milk jug spouts to bottle pumps — that promised to make pouring easier, but the results weren’t what I expected I discovered milk jug spouts and bottle pumps after reading several conversations in low vision Facebook groups discussing pouring aids for low vision. I hadn’t been aware of these gadgets before, but they sounded … Read more