Large Print Book
Vision loss : strategies for living with hope and independence
Record details
- ISBN: 9780979294532
- ISBN: 0979294533
- Physical Description: viii, 262 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: Third edition.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Park Publishing, Inc., [2014]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Previous editions published under the title: Macular disease. "This truly large print book was designed specifically for the reader with limited vision. The book is printed on glare-resistant, heavy paper that makes the pages durable and easy to turn. The off-white color provides good contrast against the large, heavy, black type"--Page 239. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : hope and independence intertwined -- Nourish the spirit -- Eye care -- Lighting for essential contrast -- Ready to expand horizons -- Nurture your body -- Develop your senses of touch and hearing -- Cooking and eating -- Organize your living space -- Find hard-to-spot things -- Travel and transportation -- Accept help -- Discover vision rehabilitation -- Embrace technology -- Research changes the future -- Appendix A. Low vision stores -- Appendix B. National information resources -- Appendix C. Manufacturers of technology products. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Retinal degeneration Popular works Low vision Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Genre: | Large type books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RE 661 .D3 W65 2014 | 30775305507825 | General Collection | Available | - |
Vision Loss : Strategies for Living with Hope and Independence
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Vision Loss : Strategies for Living with Hope and Independence
Filled with compelling ideas and practical tips, the updated third edition of this book--formerly titled Macular Disease --broadens its scope to offer a positive, take-charge approach to living with declining sight, regardless of the cause. Featuring photos of special lighting and other aids and insight from the author's own personal experience with impaired vision, this oversized handbook is ideally formatted for readers with vision loss by employing the use of large print on glare-resistant paper. Offering reassurance, hope, and personal insight, this revised edition contains practical tips for performing daily tasks, descriptions of adaptive strategies, and an expanded section on high-tech assistive technologies. With strong endorsements from medical communities, the book includes an invaluable index and resource list for readers.
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