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Grocery Shopping

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s explore some nonvisual methods for grocery shopping. Introduction Grocery shopping independently can seem intimidating at first. Grocery stores are large and filled with printed inaccessible information. Blind/low vision individuals all have their own methods for grocery shopping, and we recommend experimenting with the strategies outlined below so that […]

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Navigating Buffets in School Dining Halls

Updated as of January 28, 2024. In this Bridges Resource Library entry, we share tips for navigating dining halls and other buffets nonvisually. Introduction Blind/low vision college students have told us that one of their biggest challenges when adjusting to college was navigating the school dining hall. Dining halls are almost always organized as buffets, […]

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Acquire Books and Information Independently

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s explore the multitude of opportunities for accessing books and other information in accessible formats. Why Independent Acquisition? Certainly, each of us needs a helping hand from time to time. However, that helping hand is not available all the time. This tip focuses on providing the information and resources […]

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Get Your News On Your Own Terms with NFB Newsline® (It’s Free)

Updated as of February 4, 2024. In this age of an ever-busier news cycle, let’s get connected with a free, accessible means of getting the news you want when you want it. What Does NFB Newsline® Have to Offer? With the NFB Newsline® service, qualified individuals can receive free audio access to local state, national, […]

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Self-advocacy Tools from the National Federation of the Blind

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Here, we spotlight some useful tools that will help you become your own best advocate in school, work, and beyond. What is Self-advocacy and Why Does It Matter? Imagine this: You’re at a restaurant with some friends, and the server comes by and asks what you want to order. […]