This is the first comprehensive, hands-on book for the newly visually impaired and their families. It provides concise, practical information on learning to live with what has become the second major cause of disability in the United States. Designed for use by families, it presents detailed instructions to: Deal with your emotions and fight depression Contact organizations and get information Obtain federal and financial aid Use all of your senses more effectively Adapt your home and do household chores Handle paperwork and correspondence independently Purchase aids and technology that will further your goals Avoid embarrassment and become socially active Deal with changing family roles The Guide is written in a non-technical, basic style that allows it to present task instructions in a step-by-step manner that will meet a wide range of needs for those with low vision and those with no vision. Each chapter was designed to be used independent of the others, so the reader can take information as needed from one, several, or all chapters.
When mama monster has to go out she leaves the elder siblings in charge of looking after the baby. But the baby is upset and it takes all ten of her monster brothers and sisters to get her to stop crying and go to sleep.
This is the first comprehensive book for the newly visually impaired & their families. It provides practical, hands-on information for living with the second major cause of disability in America. The book presents detailed instructions to: deal with emotions & fight depression, cope with changing family roles, perform daily tasks, handle correspondence & finances, contact organizations, & obtain financial aid. It includes organizations, agencies, publications, catalogs, companies, & services lists, an Index & Bibliography.
A personal A-to-Z reference offers key information on causes and prevention of vision problems, treatment options, related health and economic issues, living with vision impairments, and helping affected loved ones. Original.
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