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  • Container Gardening Series

    Whether you have a green thumb, or would like to develop one, you can learn practical tips about starting a container garden in your home.

  • Games Series

    Keep playing the games you love, no matter your level of vision.

  • Birds and Bird Songs Series

    Vision doesn't matter when the best possible way to get to know your feathered friends is through their songs.

  • Sports and Exercise Series

    If you're looking to increase your level of physical activity, finding the right support and learning some helpful tips are essential, no matter your level of vision.

  • Crafting Series

    Vision loss doesn't need to put an end to your knitting, crocheting or other crafts. But you may need to approach these hobbies slightly differently.

  • Sewing Series

    Learn new ways to thread a needle and get back to sewing and mending.
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  • Volunteering After Vision Loss

    Sometimes the best way forward is to lend a hand. Char Cook and Linda Jenkins share how volunteering opened new doors, created lasting friendships, and reminded them that vision loss doesn't change what they have to offer.

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  • Air Travel and Vision Loss

    In this encore episode we're joined by James Ashworth, vice president of customer care at Southwest Airlines, who is also living with macular degeneration. From navigating airports to making the most of airline assistance services, we talk about ways to make air travel with vision loss a little easier.

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  • Affordable Computers for Vision Loss

    Need a computer but worried about cost? Not sure what technology will work best with your vision loss? Marci Duty from Computers for the Blind joins Ricky to discuss affordable computers and iPads, instruction, tech support, and how to find the right setup for your needs.

    Resources mentioned in this podcast:

    Computers for the Blind

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  • Tapping Back into Laughter After Vision Loss

    From awkward encounters to everyday mishaps, humor can help reframe some of the challenges that come with vision loss. Ricky talks with guest John Hewitt about finding the funny moments, laughing at yourself, and using humor as one more tool for navigating life.

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  • Home-Based Tech Tools: What Really Helps When You Have Vision Loss

    There are many tech tools designed for use in your home, but what are they, and are they even worth it? Listen in as Ricky and Steven Scott of Double Tap share which gadgets they use in their homes and why. Learn how some home-based tech tools can make everyday life a little easier.

    Resources mentioned in this podcast:

    Double Tap Podcast

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