At Braille Institute, we know the crucial role caregivers, family members, and community members play in supporting visually impaired loved ones. Get your questions answered here.
You can explore resources for understanding vision loss and discover tools and best practices for assisting someone with blindness or low vision. We’re here to support you, too.
Gaining Understanding
Workshop
In the Self-Guided study, you can watch or listen to video that covers common eye diseases, what we can offer and how to become a part of the Braille Institute community, where services are always free.
How to Help a Loved One With Vision Loss
How To: Being a Human Guide
This simple guide is designed to help everyone from family members, caregivers, educators, and even healthcare workers with human guide techniques to help a visually impaired person navigate places, including stairs and walkways.
Download The Guide
Braille Institute Online Resources
These online resources are free to everyone. Learn more about how to help a visually impaired person.
Dots for Tots – Want to help whoever you’re teaching get a bigger love for learning? Educators can receive free books with our Dots for Tots subscription.
Publications – Explore our different brochures and newsletters for tips, insight, and a look into our organization.
Online Shop – Purchase useful everyday items to make life easier, such as lighting, magnifiers, assistive technology, orientation & mobility items, talking thermometers, writing and cooking aids, and more.
