Dozens of services have been designed to help a person with limited vision enjoy a normal, useful life. Financial considerations may include added Social Security payments and special tax deductions. Practically all services are free. Once the examining doctor's report is received, the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind will contact the person. Services will be provided based on the needs, abilities, and desires of the individual involved.
Blindness is considered the most dreaded of all disabilities.
The declaration of legal blindness is almost always followed by a reaction of emotional shock. You can help by just understanding this reaction. Allow people time to grieve, to feel anger and resentment. Then, later encourage them to take full advantage of the many resources available to compensate for the impairment. Remember, they usually still have partial vision, enough to enjoy the action on the screen while listening to the voices and the music.