These are the routines, adaptive tools, and everyday adjustments that help me live well with low vision. In this section, I share real-life tips and personal strategies for handling daily tasks — from organizing your home to using simple workarounds that make life smoother. It’s not about perfection; it’s about staying independent, confident, and in control.
What You’re Protected to Ask For I know that understanding Your Workplace Rights With Vision Loss can make a huge difference in staying employed and feeling supported on the job. Going through vision loss—whether it happens gradually or suddenly—brings up all sorts of practical questions about what you’re allowed to ask for, how to talk … Read more
Practical Strategies for Staying Confident and Connected Vision changes can create some unexpected challenges at work, especially when you’re over 55. I remember the worry I felt noticing my vision getting blurrier on the job and wondering how it might affect my daily work and confidence. Navigating the workplace with low vision isn’t always easy, … Read more
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
Practical tips and tools that make everyday pouring a little easier — especially for those of us with low vision. Pouring liquids into a glass or cup is one of those things that used to be automatic for me—until my vision changed. I never thought it was even worth discussing, but that changed when I … Read more
A simple voice trick that saves me time and stress The Problem Like most people, I sometimes forget where I’ve put my iPhone. For someone with vision loss, that can turn into a real scavenger hunt — checking countertops, couches, tables, and even under stacks of mail. An iPhone responding to “Hey Siri, where are … Read more
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
Why Small Daily Wins After Vision Loss Matter More Than You Think When I first started losing my vision, it wasn’t just about not being able to read a street sign or recognize someone across the room. What hit hardest was the slow erosion of confidence in everyday tasks—things I used to do without thinking … Read more
