What would you like to do?
- Prepare a nutritious dinner
- Clean and manage your home
- Pick out clothes that match
- Enjoy a hobby
- Host a birthday party
You can do all these things and more. Limited vision does not mean limited activity. Training in activities of daily living ADL teaches skills and knowledge you can use right now around the home. If you feel unsure using appliances, cutting, using the stove top or oven, knowing when meat is cooked properly or knowing when to take the cookies or pizza out of the oven, ADL training may be the answer.
Activities of Daily Living Resources
Script Talk: a technology that helps people who are blind or have low vision access prescription medication information independently. It uses a special label that contains audio information about the medication, such as the drug name, dosage, and instructions. A handheld reader or compatible device scans the label and speaks the information aloud. This allows blind individuals to safely identify their medications, understand how to take them, and reduce the risk of errors, supporting independence and confidence in managing their health.
LINK TO APPLICATION: https://www.envisionamerica.com/sign-up-accessible-rx-labels
The Georgia Radio Reading Service (GRRS): Provides audio access to newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities. Through special receivers or online streaming, GRRS helps listeners stay informed, connected, and engaged with the community by delivering news and information in an accessible audio format.
LINK TO APPLICATION: LISTENER APPLICATION
US Currency Reader: is an application available through the US Currency Reader that helps people who are blind or visually impaired identify paper money. When a bill is placed in the device, the application announces the denomination aloud, making it easy to handle cash safely and independently.
LINK TO APPLICATION: U.S. Currency Reader Application Form | Engraving & Printing
GLASS (Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services): provides accessible reading materials, audiobooks, and resources for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities. Through GLASS, users can borrow books, magazines, and braille materials, helping them stay informed, entertained, and connected to their community. LINK TO APPLICATION: GLS-Individual-Application_rev-0823.pdf
National Library Service (NLS): is a program of the Library of Congress that provides braille and audio books, magazines, and other reading materials to people who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities. NLS helps users access literature, information, and educational resources in accessible formats, supporting independence and lifelong learning.
Bookshare: an online library that provides accessible ebooks for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have other print disabilities. Users can read books in audio, braille, or large-print formats, making it easier to enjoy literature, stay informed, and access educational materials independently
WEBSITE LINK: Sign up in the United States – Bookshare
BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download): Is an online service from the National Library Service (NLS) that provides braille and audio books, magazines, and music scores for people who are blind or visually impaired. Users can download materials directly to a computer, smartphone, or digital player, giving convenient access to reading and learning anywhere.