Baggy Rack (Hands-Free Bag Holder)

A simple stand that keeps a bag wide open so you can pour with confidence—no extra hands required. A Baggy Rack looks like a quirky gadget—two hinged plastic arms on a small stand—but it solves a real problem: it holds your bag open and upright while you fill it. That means fewer spills, calmer prep, … Read more

Lighting And Accessibility: Simple Home Fixes For Low Vision

Side-by-side view of a well-lit kitchen with under-cabinet lights and a cozy living room with warm ambient lighting, demonstrating accessible lighting solutions.

How a few small changes transformed my kitchen, living spaces, and confidence at home. 💡 Why Lighting Matters for Low Vision Living with vision loss has taught me that lighting is more than just a way to brighten a room — it’s a tool for independence and safety. The right light makes everyday tasks easier, … Read more

Driving With Vision Impairment: The Hardest Decision I Ever Made

A close-up of two hands exchanging a car key, symbolizing the decision to stop driving and pass on responsibility.

The Truth About Driving with Vision Loss: A personal turning point. For a long time, I continued driving even after my vision had noticeably declined. No one told me to stop. My doctor never notified the DMV. And I told myself that if I were to hurt myself behind the wheel, that was my risk … Read more

Practical Tips For Staying Safe While Using The Oven

A clean, graphic sign reading “Oven Safety” with a simple oven illustration and safety reminders, designed in muted colors for easy readability.

Oven Safety for Low Vision: My Go-To Tips for Safer Cooking When you’re visually impaired, the oven can feel like the scariest part of the kitchen. The fear of burns or spills is real—and for good reason. I’ve learned over time that a few simple habits and the right tools can turn the oven from … Read more

Learning To See Differently

ide-by-side image of an elderly woman, with one version in clear detail and the other blurred in the center to simulate central vision loss.

Adjusting to Central Vision Loss with Practical Tips—and a New Perspective on Life Living with vision loss isn’t the end of seeing—it’s the beginning of learning to look in new ways. When I first started losing my central vision, I didn’t understand what was happening. I couldn’t recognize faces clearly anymore. Street signs turned into … Read more

Cracking Eggs With Confidence: Blind-Friendly Tips That Work

A hand holds a brown egg above a countertop with two more eggs nearby.

From finding pesky shell fragments to checking freshness, here’s how I make eggs stress-free in my kitchen. Cracking eggs with confidence used to be one of those kitchen moments that made me hold my breath. I couldn’t tell if a piece of shell had slipped into the bowl, and the idea of biting down on … Read more

A Visually Stunning Journey To Graceland

Sylvia standing between two life sized cutouts of Elvis during checkin at the Graceland Guest House

My Experience as a Legally Blind Visitor Visiting Graceland has always been on my bucket list, but I wasn’t sure how much I would truly get out of it as someone who is legally blind. I recently had the chance to take the trip with my son, and let me tell you—it’s worth it. Graceland … Read more