VisionAware Videos
Welcome to the VisionAware video page. There are several videos throughout the site showcasing personal stories, overviews of technology, or the different techniques for living with vision loss you can learn from trained professionals. Here you’ll find the complete video collection. Enjoy!
Vision Simulations
Personal Stories
- Esther and Gwen: A Mother and Daughter Story
- Bruce Hooper: Loving Life, Loving Golf
- Deanne Jackson: From Despair to Hope
- Earl and Bonnie Truax: A Husband and Wife Story
- Bonnie Truax: A Crusader and Thought Leader
- William Earl Tucker: A Cowboy Hat and an Iron Will
- Josefina Irina Miller: Discovering New Talents
- Claude Wood: Accepting Limitations, Embracing Wisdom
- Carol Ann Clem: Bringing Life into Focus
- Ed Brock: Connecting to the World Through Technology
Changing Your Home
Changing Your Home: Office Space
- Your Home Office: Introduction
- Getting Organized: Setting Up Your Ideal Office
- Using Video Magnifiers and Screen Readers
- Labeling Your Home Office
- Deanne Jackson: Regaining Financial Independence
Daily Living: Kitchen Activities
Other Daily Living Activities
- An Introduction by Rae, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
- Organizing and identifying medications
- Managing your finances
- Applying make-up
Orientation & Mobility
- Orientation and Mobility-An introduction by Alexa, certified orientation and mobility specialist
- Introduction to walking and getting around with vision loss
Using Technology
- How to use a video magnifier
- Assistive Technology-An introduction by Chip, assistive technology specialist
Hearing and Vision Loss
- Overview of Hearing and Vision Loss
- Overview of Alerting Devices
- AlertMaster Wireless Notification System
- VibraCall Alert System
- Westminster Door Chime
- RingMax Telephone Alert
- Clock with Tactile Markings
- Overview of Assistive Listening Devices
- Wireless Infrared System for Assistive Listening
- Hardwired Personal Assistive Listening Device
- Living with Hearing and Vision Loss Due to Usher Syndrome
- Using a Cochlear Implant
- Mary and Her Dog Guide; Increasing Her Self-Confidence and Mobility
- Mary Offers Encouragement for People with Hearing and Vision Loss
Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Lighting
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Surfaces
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Household Furnishings and Objects
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Kitchen
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Bathroom
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Outdoors
- Preventing Falls by Adapting Your Home – Taking Care of Yourself
Better Lighting for Better Sight
- Lighting Overview, Featuring Bryan Gerritsen, Low Vision Therapist
- Overview of Inverse Square Law of Lighting
- Positioning of a Light Source
- Minimizing Glare
- Use of Incandescent Lighting
- Use of Fluorescent Lighting
- Use of Halogen Lighting
- Use of Full Spectrum Lamps
- Use of Adjustable Lighting
- Suggestions for Enhancing Visual Contrast