Stephanie D. is thankful for rehabilitation training, as it’s allowed her to see the world through a different lens. She waited years before seeking support for her vision loss. “I was stubborn at first,” she admits, “but I’ve been kicking myself for not coming to the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) sooner. It’s been amazing. So many opportunities have opened up for me.”
Through one-on-one training with Mia, a CVI occupational therapist, Stephanie discovered tools like the Be My Eyes app and learned to adapt her hobbies in ways she never thought possible. We hope you will consider making a gift today to help more people access this life-changing care at https://cviga.org/donate-to-cvi.
Stephanie’s hobbies include:
Baking: Baking isn’t just a hobby for Stephanie; it’s her creative outlet. Using adaptive tools like high-contrast bump dots and extra-long oven mitts, she safely shares her treats with loved ones and even sells them during the holidays.
Scrapbooking: Stephanie cherishes capturing memories in her daughter’s scrapbook. With her vision loss, identifying colors and details in photos became a challenge. Now, with Be My Eyes, she can determine what’s in her photos and the colors of her pages, rekindling her passion.
Reading: As an avid reader, Stephanie relies on technology to adjust text size and contrast. “Technology is so much more accessible,” she shares. It allows her to enjoy books without the strain of traditional reading methods.
Gardening: A newfound love, gardening became easier when Stephanie adjusted her space. “I have a hard time seeing low-contrast colors,” she explains, “so I added light-colored stepping stones and dark mulch to navigate my garden safely.”
Stephanie’s journey highlights the transformative power of vision rehabilitation. To learn more about our services, visit us at https://cviga.org/services.
You can help more individuals like Stephanie regain their independence and joy. Consider a donation today at https://cviga.org/donate-to-cvi.