Low Vision

We are no strangers to low vision assistance as we’ve received help for our son’s vision since he was 3 months old. Without early intervention he would not have come as far as he has and we would not have known how we should have been helping him.

It can be daunting to begin with but there are wonderful organisations out there with the expertise and the kindness to help you and your child. I know because we have been lucky enough to have been beneficiaries ourselves.

If you care for someone with low vision, here are a list of low vision organisations and resources to help you, help them.

Resources for the Blind & Vision Impaired

Low Vision Orgs

Vision Australia

Royal Institute for Deaf & Blind Children (RIDBC)

Guide Dogs Australia

Orientation & Mobility Association of Australasia (OMAA)

Royal Society for the Blind (RSB)

Vision Impairment Family Network

American Foundation for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind

Vision Aware

Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Low Vision Resources

Australian Braille Authority

Pacific Vision

Independent Living Centres Australia

UEB Online – Braille Training for Sighted Learners

Braille House

Raising Children

Living Well with Low Vision

Resources for Low Vision Travellers

Home Modifications for the Vision Impaired

Creating Accessible Kitchens for the Visually Impaired

A Guide to Better Lighting with Sight Loss

20 Home Modifications for People with Vision Loss

Using Contrast and Colour

Tips for Easy Accessibility

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