Make-Up Tips: How to Apply Make-Up with Low Vision Living with low vision poses its unique set of challenges, and applying makeup can be one of them, but with the right tips and tools, people with low vision can confidently apply and wear make-up. Here are some practical tips for applying makeup with low vision,… Continue reading Make-Up Tips: How to Apply Make-Up with Low Vision
Category: Adjustment to vision loss
Ensight CEO Denny Moyer
Over the past 22 years Denny Moyer, founder and CEO of the Ensight Skills Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation and the Curtis Strong Center for Visually Impaired in Colorado, has won a number of awards and important recognition from some of Northern Colorado’s most notable figures and sources. Click on the awards below to read more about… Continue reading Ensight CEO Denny Moyer
Talking to People in Public Places
When I talk to people participating in our Adapting to Vision Loss program the question people most often raise is “How do I talk to people in public?” They feel awkward about asking for help, unsure of how to do it, uncertain if it is a good idea to tell people they have limited sight. … Continue reading Talking to People in Public Places
Iphone Pro 12 can tell you about your surroundings
Love learning about the latest in smart phone accessibility? Here is an exciting new development: The iPhone 12 Pro has a LiDAR sensor, the technology used in driverless cars that employs lasers to judge distances and depth. The feature provides augmented reality experiences, meaning it can provide digital and in-depth information about objects and surroundings. The feature can… Continue reading Iphone Pro 12 can tell you about your surroundings
Ensight instructor on orientation and mobility
Danielle Burden began working with Ensight as an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist in 2017. She provides O&M training for Ensight consumers and is also a Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialist for Greeley District School System in Weld County. Q: Are white canes only for people who are completely… Continue reading Ensight instructor on orientation and mobility
Shot in the Dark
If you are looking for a good documentary to watch this holiday season, consider “A Shot in the Dark,” the story of Anthony Ferraro’s journey as a blind wrestler. Ferraro is a 24 year old who was on his way to the 2020 Paralympics when it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today he… Continue reading Shot in the Dark
Podcasts for People with Vision Impairments
Audio Information Network The Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) is an Ensight partner serving people with low vision, blindness, or print disabilities. AINS provides a large number of podcasts on a variety of subjects through their app or website. You can access various Colorado newspapers, or podcasts on health, entertainment, employment opportunities, sale and… Continue reading Podcasts for People with Vision Impairments
Low vision safety during COVID19
Ensight Skills and Curtis Strong Center are open for appointments! We are following CDC guidelines: masks are required, and we are cleaning thoroughly between client visits. Doors are closed to walk ins. Our low vision occupational therapists are also making home visits for those who need and want them. Our low vision support group is… Continue reading Low vision safety during COVID19