This avoids confusion and embarrassment for all. Many of the chores and routine tasks associated with daily living can be frustrating to blind or visually impaired individuals. Thankfully, specialized tools, equipment, and devices have been developed to help alleviate this frustration and enhance the quality of life with increased independence. Local agencies, rehabilitation centers, and libraries are excellent sources for more information. However, one of our best resources is the internet.
Online catalogues provide details about each item in stock while explaining it's function.
Special pots, tongs, spatulas, and timers make preparing meals much easier. Electronics have opened up a new world of independence for visually impaired people living alone. Talking devices like clocks, thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and computers have brought blind people into the 21 st Century. In fact, computers with screen reading software have opened new areas of employment never considered viable for workers with vision difficulty. Scanners convert printed text into voice output or Braille on a refreshable display.