WCB Aging and Blindness Brochure

Living
with
Fading
Vision


1-800-255-1147
Washington
Council of the
Blind

WASHINGTON
COUNCIL OF THE
BLIND

Founded 1935

Equality
Independence
Opportunity


Aging & Blindness
Committee


1-800-255-1147
Washington
Council
of the Blind
Aging and
Blindness
Committee
If you have a
need, we
can help!

Are you having any of
these problems?

  • Is your fading vision causing
    problems and interfering with
    your normal lifestyle?
  • How will you get around, if you
    can’t drive, read street signs,
    or read bus routing displays?
  • Are you having trouble
    recognizing the faces of
    family and friends?
  • Is your fading vision
    distancing you from your
    family and friends?
  • Do you have to ask people,
    “Excuse me, who are you?”
    when you meet someone?
  • Have you been told there is
    nothing more that can be done
    to improve your vision?
  • Do you need a magnifying
    glass to help you read?

If you answered yes to any of
these questions . . .


You're not alone, there are
over 11.5 million Americans
whose vision is partially or
totally impaired.


Many of them resign them-
selves to a limited lifestyle, by
giving up their independence,
to rely increasingly on family,
friends, and caregivers.


But poor vision does not have
to result in withdrawal or de-
pendency. We, the members
of the Aging and Blindness
Committee, know what it's
like. We've been there; we've
done that; and we have

learned to adapt so that we
can continue living full and
satisfying lives.


We mean learning different
techniques to accomplish
the things you like to do.


We mean learning how to
ask for assistance, seeking
out people who can help
you find new resources, and
inventing alternative ways
of doing the things you used
to do with sight.

Washington Council of the Blind

Equality
Independence
Opportunity

Contact: 1-800-255-1147

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