My name is Jaz, I am a blind Occupational Therapist and your personal guide to living life with vision loss. On this channel I will teach you tricks & tips to make your life easier with low vision or no vision.
Are you, or someone you know, experiencing changes in vision? It can be frustrating, but you’re not alone. This is your go to place, where you can watch and learn things about vision loss that you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
My goal is to show the world what people can do with any degree of vision. My passion is to teach people with low vision or no vision how to keep living and enjoying life. I know from experience that diminished sight does not mean that you cannot do things. You just need to learn how to do them differently.
Ready to get started? Subscribe to this channel and leave me a comment or question, if you would like insight on how to overcome a particular challenge. I’m here to help.
Well, this is old, but what a great video! I am sighted, and it's hard for me. I tried to get rid of my Swiffer, and had to replace it for just this reason. I realized Swiffer is perfect for these types of things. I hate finding glass, or sometimes that lost needle, months after an incident 😱 What great instruction; I need to remember you next time instead of freaking out, lol! Do you know, in non emergency occasions, you can use a microfiber cloth on Swiffers? You can poke that in the holes instead of the disposable wipes. They also make washable mop pads. And, they are very gimmicky, but there are socks for cleaning too. I don't know how you would like them though, because they are bumpy (they are sort of like an old fashioned stringy mop, but as a sock). Maybe instead of that, you can get oversized, cheap fuzzy socks, so when you have this issue, you can go back and forth in your crocs but with the sacrificial fuzzy socks on them and catch those little bitty shards (in addition to the Swiffer). Just trying to add my 2 cents, lol. It's ok if my 2 cents weren't helpful, just thinking outloud. Then in print 😆 It's so cool you are an OT! What a great perspective you could bring! Thank you for sharing your insights ❤️
I am so happy to know that the video was helpful. Applying make up can be challenging at first, but you’ll be surprised how easy it becomes with practice.💋 you’ve got this.
I know how you feel. Perhaps, you could find some new plants that bring you joy through your sense of smell, sound, or touch. There are many ways to enjoy the garden.🦋
Hi Jaz,even though I am legally blind adult lady with limitee vision,I put mascarq on my eye brows,lipstick on my lips,I moisterise my face and I put a 50 sunscreen on my face.I can't use eye shaddow on my eyes because I get infection in my eyes from it.
I forgot to tell you: To poor things like batter, I use an ice cream scoop. I have a four measurements of ice cream scoop and I use a different measurement for different things and that has proven really efficient for me. After all, all you have to do is aim a little spoon into the cup and that helps a lot. I hope this helps.
Congratulations! As a blind person, I find it really encouraging that people like you are doing this kind of activities to show blind and visually impaired people that things are possible. I don’t like to use cake mixes or mixed ingredients that come from the store (I’d like to know what I’m eating and what I’m cooking). Those, you make me feel great that I’m not the only one who likes to cook, but you can do things in the kitchen that most people think we cannot. God bless you and keep it up
Thank you, I have just gotten into gardening because my mom has heart failure and can’t do it herself. She loves her garden and she is known for having one of the prettiest gardens in the neighborhood. Do you have any ideas though on how to keep critters away from things like her peach tree? We tried putting chimes on there, and a fake snake, but nothing was working. She lives in Florida. I normally live in Greece, and I’m thinking I might do some gardening in Greece as well, I’m just trying to figure out ways to do things right now. Also, when birds or animals have been at your plants or tomatoes etc., is it very easy to tell just by feel? I am using things like be my AI, and can’t wait till the video assistant comes out in a few weeks time. But as you say, I’m having to do quite a bit by field. I am almost totally blind.
Well, unfortunately, I don’t have a quick fix for this one. I find the best method for detecting damage to plants, fruits, or vegetables is to use good old-fashioned sense of touch. Peaches are just plain messy and they are going to continue attracting critters. You might want to consider adopting a cat to police your yard. I know that sounds funny, but it could potentially help the situation.😼
Hi Jaz,I also do the same techniques in my home that you are talking about in your video,for me the worst thing that I have a problem staying safe and secure and familuar is in a hospital room whenever I am admitted into thr hospital due to illnesses.The nurses make me jumpy and to many things going on and objects in the way on the wards which is due to me being visually impaired with limited vision and I do use a white cane.What kind of tips and ideas can I do to orient myself and for the doctors and nurses can help guide me or help me out in some way on the ward during my recovery
Hi! There can certainly be some challenges with OCD. However, I think there can be benefits as well, especially if you are very neat and organized. This can be a real benefit to you as a person with vision loss.
Great tutorial! I have seen videos where women put on lipstick in the same way you do your gloss and when they rub it around with their lips, the lipstick never goes out of the lip line. It's a pretty amazing trick. I am not blind but watched your video out of curiosity. You are wonderful!
i have a different system that i use, i have two laundry baskets, one for tops, jumpers and trousers/leggings, another for underware and nightware, when i do my washing, i have the tops, jumpers and trousers/leggings in one basket, this load i put on a fast wash, as i have a bump on stuck on the dial which i can use to line up with the numbers and i can feel and count the number of clicks, for underware, i put it on either number 5 or number 6, which are long wash cycles, and for bedding and towels i put on number 6, which is a 60 degree wash, the advantage of my machine is that it is also a tumble drier, so i can put it on number 12, i only use this setting for underware, towels and bedding
I have just found your channel, and I’m really enjoying your videos. Such good Strategies in this one. Would you consider doing more housecleaning type videos? I have always had cited family close by, so have never really developed good skills when it comes to cleaning up animal and human messes, particularly on carpet.
Your sound quality is amazing! How do you make these videos? Also, do you have videos about electric stoves? I ‘that live with a gas one anymore so it is tricky finding out which burner is which. But thank you so much for making this. I love omelettes and you have gained new sub!
Great idea. I’ll have to do a video on electric stoves. So glad to know you’re watching and enjoying the content. The key to good sound is a good microphone. Hope you keep watching.
Hi I have eaten them over the course of three or four days but I haven’t tried freezing them. Let me know if it works for you. Thanks for watching. Glad to know you’re enjoying the content and find it useful. :-)
This is a difficult question to answer since everyone’s opinion on the perfect over easy egg is different. I suggest that you tested yours yourself as demonstrated in the video then add or subtract time accordingly to make the egg that is perfect for you. Enjoy!
When you were putting the eyeshadow on your fingers were in the way, I'm legally blind and. I'm 63 and when I did wear makeup I only will blush and mascara and lipstick. Now I want to learn. Thank you for the video it was very helpful.
I love hearing this. You made my day. I hope you keep learning new things to make life. More interesting with vision loss. No worries. You’ve got this. :-)
I haven’t tried freezing them, but I would love to know how it works for you if you give it a try. I use the rack in the middle of the oven. Thanks for watching.
I was wondering what would be the best light fixture to stick to the wall in the basement where the washer and dryer are?My mom,nephew and I rent a three bedroom townhouse and the ceiling light string broke.I am short and there is no chair for me to stand on and even if I stood on a chair I still can't reach the light fixture.Would a stick on light be ok to give enough light in the basement by the dryer that can be pressed to give the area enough brightness for me to do my laundry
Absolutely. There are many options for you. I suggest going to Lowe’s or Home Depot and checking out their lighting aisle. Look for an LED light that can peel and stick to the wall. You might even want to consider tape lights. They are thin and narrow, but they peal in stick and can be very bright. Some even work off of a remote which might be ideal for your situation. If you don’t find something at the Home Depot or Lowe’s I suggest going to Amazon online to view your options. Good luck.
Unfortunately, I have heard this comment from several others. The app does not seem to be quite as user-friendly on an android phone. I encourage you to reach out to WayAround through their website to give them feedback. They are very responsive and would appreciate your comments and experiences.
I glad I found your channel by looking for make up tootorial for the blind , cause I'm blind. And I love it ,it was so easy! So I decided to scroll through your channel. And I found a lot of amazing contents and you answer most of my questions 😊. Keep making more contents❤.!#subscribed😊🇬🇾💗
Angel, you made my day. I am so happy to know the videos have been helpful to you. Stay tuned for more content in 2024. I lost my Videographer, which has slowed me down a bit, but I am working on getting things going again. Thanks for watching.
Hi jazz, I met you on the WayAround channel, then I found you after I moved past Hadley. Thank you for your contributions, look forward to learning more, since I am recently too blind to see due to lifelong, glauc 0:05 ,, thanks again, jazz!
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. I am so happy to know that the videos have been helpful to you. There is a lot to learn, but I am sure you will master the techniques with practice. Just give yourself a little time and patience. No worries. You’ve got this. Hope you keep watching.😎
Showed this to my low vision rehabilitation specialist students cohort (3rd year in a row!) Your video is an excellent depiction of a task analysis, tools needed and thought process. Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I am so happy to know that the video was helpful. It is always interesting to hear peoples opinions about ironing. I know some who love it and find it relaxing and others Who would prefer to just go buy a new shirt. Hope you keep watching.😃
Hi Jaz, thanks for sharing this video. I was looking for one of your other videos and came across this. I am going through frying an egg with someone next week so this was perfect! You always explain things so clearly, I always learn loads from you!
@@Insight4blind The lesson worked so perfectly. The person I was working with had never cooked anything before so I felt very privileged to be the first person to teach him anything about hobs and saucepans. We had one beautifully fried egg and one happy tummy x
😅 you’ve got this. When you get to the point where you grab your cane on your way out the door without even thinking about it, it’s a fabulous feeling of freedom. Go for it!
Hi jazz,I have a spayed female therapy cat whose name is misty,she is a medium gray and white haired and she is knot free but needs a trim around her front and Belly area.Would it be possible to do a video on low vision loss adults to do a trim on their cat at home
I’m sorry that I missed this comment when you first sent it. Just came across it this morning. If you look at the videos under little insights, I did produce a video on how to trim a cat. Let me know how it goes. I would love your feedback.
Hi jaz,I will let you know how I groom my cat Misty after I find a way to groom her.I found a grooming glove on Amazon that will take out lose fur in a safe way.I am going to buy it on Amazon in couple of days or so with the help of my niece.What do you think of the grooming gloves to groom cats?
I understand your fear, but I hope that you can get to a place where you do not allow your fears to keep you from living life to the fullest. There are many things you can do to keep functioning in the dark. People who are totally blind, do it every day. I suggest that you look for blind services in your area so you can find an orientation and mobility specialist to work with you. Such a professional will be able to teach you how to stay independent and mobile in any type of lighting. Good luck. Keep moving…🧑🏼🦯
I know the inside of my house and I do not go outside at night until the next day then I go on my walks and on the buses to the local mall and back home while using my white cane.I now have a lighted night light that uses two batteries that brightens up the stairs going into the kitchen and back to my room,so now it is much easier to get around the inside area of my house.
Hi Jaz,How can I luminaire the basement area that only have 2 small light bulbs that are not that bright but there is no light sockets or light bulbs by the washer and dryer area so I have to search for an area of light at an angle that I can do my laundry.I use a stool to take out my laundry out of the washer but folding my clean clothes is more difficult but I can it done.
Hi Jaz,I am legally blind middle aged adult that would like to do container gardening for the first time and I was wondering is container gardening in May of this year in my backyard.What are the best containers,Soil and drainage,veggies,fruit,herbs and cat safe herbs can I grow in the containers and pots in the backyard? My family and I have two spayed female cats that love cat nip,can I grow cat nip in pots in the house or in the backyard containers?
The general hospital security staff fucking broke my brothers glasses and cut his face and that same bitch that put him into an abusive home was there when i was admitted to hospital 🏥
Is it time to revive ur garden?!?! I grow hops, strawberries, avocados, artichokes, aloe vera, dragonfruit, apricots, peppers, eggplants, matos, etc! I needd to rrdo drip irrigation etc. I live near San Diego, so it goes Alll year. I want to automate irrigation, but need some blind accessable gear. Post more!
Hey, sounds like you have an incredible garden. Hope my video was able to give you a few helpful tips. Definitely plan to start posting again soon. Life slowed me down a bit, but I’ll be back. Thanks for watching.
Hi Margaret. If you have a good feeling in your fingertips and hands, you should be able to clip your nails by using your sense of touch. Take your time and gently squeeze the clipper to be sure you know where the sharp edges are before you pinch all the way down. You might want to start by just clipping the tips and then taking a file to file and shape the nail down to the length you prefer. No worries. You’ve got this.
Hi! Good questions. The good news is that you were not limited in your number of weight tax that you can use, so feel free to tag everything. If you no longer need the information on a sticker, you can simply edit the tag and delete everything that is on it. This will Simply reset it as a blank tag that you are free to use in the future with new information.
Hi jazz, I really enjoy your channel. I am very new to vision loss, I started as legally blind over two years ago and very recently as of December 2022. I am almost blind now. I will find your videos with great information that help me. I especially love your tags all the way around system. I will have to buy the way around tags so I can label all my laundry and the food in my cupboard. Keep up the great work. I am looking forward to many more videos.
Thank you. Your comment made my day. I hope you keep watching and enjoy the videos. Production has been on hold for a few months due to unforeseen circumstances, but there is still more great content yet to come. I hope you keep watching.😊
