by John Bailey | Sep 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to Dr. Fredrick K. Schroeder, President of the World Blind Union, over 98 percent of the disabled in the world do not receive any education. We are very fortunate in this country that even the disabled have an opportunity to be educated. To get the most from...
by John Bailey | Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
I receive a lot of questions asking me, “How do blind people do…” and, most often when I answer them, the answer is very logical if not obvious. So, in the spirit of answering your questions about blindness and how we do things, here is how blind people...
by John Bailey | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
When my children were young, one of my pleasures was taking them to the playground. And like any other parent at the playground, my job was to keep track of my kids as they played. But, if you can’t see, how can you keep track of your children? I used two...
by John Bailey | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the simplest and most useful tools that the vision impaired can utilize in their independence toolbox is the long-white-cane. The key to independence is the ability to travel where and when you want in safety and with confidence. Having the right kind of...
by John Bailey | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Going out for a meal should be fun for everyone. However, if you are vision-impaired, how do you know what to order if you can’t see the menu? The answer is very simple. Read on! How does a blind person know what to order? If you are a person who visits the same...
by John Bailey | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hi, my name is John Bailey and I am legally blind. I can see some things, but it’s easier to use adaptive techniques of blindness to do a lot of stuff where it is just too hard or impossible to do with my remaining vision. What I am going to talk about is how...