By Bill Holton, AccessWorld Author
You’re following advice and staying home. But you still need food, medicines, and other essentials. It’s time to start thinking about delivery. And of course, when it comes to delivery, most people start with Amazon.com.
Dallas, Texas, is home to a must-see destination if you or someone you love has a visual impairment. The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Center on Vision Loss, located at 11030 Ables Lane, promotes increased awareness, understanding, and knowledge in the following areas:
While it may be true that newspapers are rapidly losing readership, these publications still hold a great deal of value, especially in small towns where the only news source is the local daily or weekly. The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and other national and international news sources are also essential tools for keeping up with current affairs and trends. The good news is that having a visual impairment doesn't mean you can't read your favorite publications—and you don't even need a computer to do so!
In this special issue of AccessWorld we're rolling out the red carpet and introducing ourselves to a growing population that is all too frequently overlooked and chronically underserved: seniors who are blind or have low vision. At AccessWorld, our mission is to find and share innovative new ways in which technology can enhance and improve the lives of those with visual impairments, from finding and keeping a new job, to enjoying recreational activities independently or with friends and family.