A new control method, demonstrated with MIT’s robotic mini cheetah robot, allows four-legged robots, using their legs, to leap across uneven terrain in real-time. A bounding cheetah runs across a…
How to manage depression during the holidays and beyond
Editor’s note: As the holidays approach, Audrey Demmitt (RN, VisionAware peer) discusses managing depression during holidays. She offers excellent tips and details about treatment in her post. People who struggle…
Healthy eating is vital to your health and well-being
Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. Healthy eating is essential for a healthy body. It provides fuel, nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water. A healthy, balanced diet can act…
Bank Services and Credit Cards
It’s a good idea to meet the bank manager to get to know you. It might be a good idea to do your banking during less-busy times and to avoid…
Tips and Resources to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft-Third Installation
After you’ve read my stories about identity theft, I was hoping you could learn how you can protect yourself and what resources you can use in the event of it…
Here are some tips and strategies for vacationing with vision loss:
The term “vacation” is often associated with words like “travel,” “fun,” and other similar words. This is when you can relax and unwind from your daily chores and responsibilities. Without…
Here are some tips and resources to help you protect yourself from identity theft as someone with low vision
As someone who has dealt with identity theft twice, I am here to help you. As a person with vision impairment, the most important thing you can do is to…
Tips for caregivers of individuals with vision loss
Get support from services for the blind and seniors. Talk to the care receiver about their needs and wants regarding support and assistance. This is not a lonely task. You can…
Shop Smart During COVID and Beyond: One Dime at A Time!
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I love to shop for bargains. These uncertain times add to the stress, and people constantly look for ways to save money…
Tips for Diabetes and Vision Loss: Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is learning adaptive techniques to grocery shop, read food labels, and prepare meals. These tasks can be managed by a vision rehabilitation therapist so that you can practice healthy eating. These are…