Collection: The Journey
How to be a Good Host for a Dinner Guest with Vision Loss
More and more people over age 45 have significant vision loss. That means there’s a good chance someone at your holiday gathering may have deteriorating eyesight that can’t be improved by wearing glasses.
It can be difficult to know what someone can see and where that person may struggle in a new location. If you’re hosting someone with vision loss, there are easy and subtle things you can do to provide a low-vision-friendly holiday gathering. As a host, don’t put extra focus on the person with vision loss. Keep all table settings uniform, so that the person with vision loss is not singled out.
Here are five easy tips for being a good host when you have a guest with vision loss.
A WayAround Power User’s Advice for Creating Templates
Sometimes our users come up with ways to use WayAround that we never would have thought of. John Fritz is a blind entrepreneur and father of seven who lives in rural Wisconsin. He has been blind since birth and lost his remaining eyesight by age three. John believes that “sight is not a requirement to be successful.” From his youth, John has worked to become self-sufficient. He has managed a dairy farm, taught himself computer science, and built a vending business in rural Wisconsin. John uses WayAround to increase his independence in both his professional and personal life. Read our blogo to learn some of the creative ways John uses WayAround in three key areas of his life.
Five Tips for Being More Inclusive Online
Lately, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite accessibility tips on Facebook and Twitter. We’ve had such a positive response that we decided to gather up our favorite tips in one easy-to-find blog post!
The internet can be a powerful accessibility tool. Yet, we know too well that it can also leave out people with low or no vision. Once we started sharing tips for inclusivity on social media, our fantastic community chimed in with tips of their own! Here is a roundup of five of our favorite online accessibility tips.
Three Things A Programmer With Vision Loss Wants You To Know
We recently had a conversation with our mobile app developer, Michael Doise. We discussed Michael’s background as a programmer with vision loss and some of the features he’s been working on for WayAround. Keep reading to learn more about Michael and three key highlights from the conversation. You can also watch the entire webinar!
Assistive Technology Helps a Blind Rancher Carry on His Family's Legacy
Jason Barber’s family has operated farmland in Unionville, Tennessee since 1866. More than 20 years ago, he was diagnosed with...
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Make Your Christmas Decorations Accessible and Preserve Precious Family Memories
Keep track of memories sparked by your holiday decorations and mementos. Jaz, a blind occupational therapist from Insight4blind, shows you how...
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Your 360-Degree Plan for Independence to Keep Food Stocked and Organized
You can have the most organized pantry in the world, but you also need a plan to replace products and...
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It's Meet the Blind Month
It’s October, and that means it’s Meet The Blind Month! I love this month because it highlights one of my...
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Five Clever Ways to Attach WayTags to Your Things
No matter what you want to tag, WayAround can help. Sometimes, figuring out how to attach the tags requires some...
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Best Tips for Organizing Your Pantry and Cupboard
Could your food storage and organization use a little straightening up?So many people have taken the time to label pantry...
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