Debra’s Story
Posted In Categories: Living with Vision Loss
Debra’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and the power of the right tools to transform life experiences. As an avid reader, she faced the challenges of low vision with determination, navigating her way through training and various devices to enhance her daily activities—from reading at home to participating in her weekly Bible study and engaging with her community.
Debra’s work with Vision Forward began with the exploration of magnification options through our low vision services program. The occupational therapist introduced her to a hand-held magnifier with a light. This simple yet effective tool became invaluable for tasks like reading labels at the grocery store. However, her enthusiasm truly shone when she started using the Explore 8 portable video magnifier. “I use it like crazy,” she exclaimed, highlighting how this device enhanced her reading experiences. Whether it was viewing menus at restaurants or checking her Bingo cards, it proved to be a game-changer.