Disability

broiles

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17. Our best friend is blind and leads a full and interesting life.

Sun Sep 28, 2014, 05:20 PM

Sep 2014

He has a guide dog and all sorts of toys for the blind that allow him to read. Your state agency for the blind can help you with this. He and his wife travel far and wide, dine out frequently, and visit with their many friend. Because he stays informed and has a keen sense of humor, everyone enjoys his company. His attitude and his wife's unfailing support are key to his ability to lead such a full life. Find out what services and find out what toys are out there. Most of all get a guide dog. Not only will you be able to get around, but people will approach and engage with you if you have a dog and you will not feel so alone.

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My significant other went blind this week. [View all] snot Sep 2014 OP

My thought is: my thoughts and prayers are with you MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #1

Thx, dear. snot Oct 2014 #22

I don't know what the disease process is Warpy Sep 2014 #2

Thank you. snot Oct 2014 #23

Start here. rug Sep 2014 #3

Excellent links underpants Sep 2014 #15

thank you, dear. snot Oct 2014 #24

I am so sorry marym625 Sep 2014 #4

... shenmue Sep 2014 #5

I'm sorry to read this. Solly Mack Sep 2014 #6

If S/he's has donco Sep 2014 #7

Damn. So sorry to hear this, snot. calimary Sep 2014 #8

yup we are indeed here Skittles Sep 2014 #13

You! That post you wrote awhile back - "someone's always here" - calimary Sep 2014 #20

it's cool, calimary! Skittles Sep 2014 #21

thank you. snot Oct 2014 #25

thank you. snot Oct 2014 #26

I'm so sorry to hear this BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #9

thank you, dear. snot Oct 2014 #27

Very sorry to hear this Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #10

I know you understand. snot Oct 2014 #28

what a horrible shock... I'm so sorry renate Sep 2014 #11

Thank you, dear – snot Oct 2014 #29

Check to see if your state has an occupational blind school. liberal_at_heart Sep 2014 #12

Contact your local state agency and the NFB underpants Sep 2014 #14

Our best friend is blind and leads a full and interesting life. broiles Sep 2014 #17

In General Discussion there is a post about a new reader app broiles Sep 2014 #18

sending hope for you both irisblue Sep 2014 #16

Your significant other need not give up on TV and movies. Descriptive Video Service (DVS) provides FailureToCommunicate Sep 2014 #19

Thank you all so much. snot Oct 2014 #30

Thank you all so much . . . snot Oct 2014 #31

That sounds scary for so many reasons. ZombieHorde Oct 2014 #32

My thoughts are with you through this difficult journey madamvlb Oct 2014 #33

I know what you are dealing with CountAllVotes Oct 2014 #34

First thing is apply for Social Security Disability, happyslug Oct 2014 #35

Wow, this is very helpful. snot Nov 2014 #36

For more information on the HOW Social Security decides a case go to the following: happyslug Nov 2014 #37

If legally blind at 55 then he should meet a SDI listing. mackerel Jul 2015 #38