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My mom is mostly blind. If your mom is in the US, The American Council for the Blind is a really great organization. You can give them a call and they'll set yo
by bastawhiz 3y ago
My mom is mostly blind. If your mom is in the US, The American Council for the Blind is a really great organization. You can give them a call and they'll set you up with someone to get your mom evaluated for her needs. They can put you in touch with professionals to get her assistive devices that are often available at little to no cost, connect her with resources, and more. I'd definitely recommend going that route, because they have the process pretty well streamlined and have a ton of experience working with folks with very different needs.
I'll also note that there are a bunch of great podcasts from blind folks that have tutorials and other information. There is a huge and vibrant community of blind podcasters; if she's into that, I'd definitely point her their way.
- lhamil64 3y agoI'll echo this. I've been legally blind my whole life, and I received a ton of assistance throughout school and college. This was mostly via my state's Commission for the Blind but I think most states have something similar. They not only can provide assistive technology devices, but also things like Orientation & Mobility (O&M) training to help with navigation, life skills (like cooking), etc.