Blindness and Independence

How AFB Has Helped Me Over The Years With Vision Loss

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Woman with a white cane on a path being helped by an instructor

I don’t remember exactly when I first came across the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), but I do remember how it felt: solid, trustworthy, and not overwhelming. At a time when I was still figuring out what vision loss meant for my life, AFB became one of those steady resources I kept returning to—especially … Read more

Building Independence With Vision Loss: Practical Strategies That Work

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A confident woman with vision loss smiles gently while holding a mug, seated next to a digital magnifier in a sunlit room

Real-life tools, routines and strategies that help restore confidence after vision loss—starting with small, manageable changes. Vision loss can feel like it pulls the rug out from under everyday life. Suddenly, routines that once felt second nature—making coffee, crossing the street, or navigating the grocery store—become uncertain. I know that feeling all too well. But … Read more