The Days Get Harder

Last week was a tough one to stay positive, but we made it and want to give you some more awesome tips on how you can better your everyday life! We’re focusing on some tips for your devices that I guarantee will make it easier to interact with your phone or device!

*This newsletter is built to be read in Dark Mode on your device for ease of reading for the visually impaired.

What People Are Asking

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📍 Q1: When should I get a white cane?
✅ A: Sooner than later. After I got mine, a lot of the stress and embarrassment went away, surprisingly. It made me more open to people wanting to help and it made people aware of my situation. If you struggle with any aspect of getting around or doing things on your own, get one! They’re super cheap on Amazon

📍 Q2: What phone is best for the visually impaired?
✅ A: A large iPhone (Max/Pro versions) is what I use and it has some of the best features out there; Zoom features, Extra Large Bold print, contrast settings. We will actually be learning about some of these features in this week’s tip section below!

Technology Tips Of The Week

📱 iPhone/iPad Tips

• The 3-Finger Zoom = A GAME CHANGER:

  • Go to Settings → Accessibility → Zoom → Turn on Zoom → Scroll down to ‘Zoom Region’, change this to Full Screen Zoom

  • To use: double tap the screen with 3 Fingers.

  • With your fingers still on the screen, Slide your 3 fingers up on the screen to zoom in.

  • Slide down on the screen to zoom out.

  • If zoomed in, put 3 fingers on the screen and drag around the screen to move around.

• Extra Large Text:

  • In Settings again → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Turn on 'Bold Text and Larger Text → Under “Larger Text”, turn on Large Accessibility Sizes → Slide the bar at the bottom all the way to the right.

  • Go to Display & Text Size → Turn on Reduce Transparency & Increase Contrast

• Dark Mode = A NECESSITY:

  • Go to Settings → Display & Brightness → Under Appearance, change it to Dark

📱Android Tips 

• Zoom In Instantly:

  • Go to Settings → Accessibility → Magnification.

  • Turn on the Magnification shortcut

  • Tap the Accessibility button (a small icon on the screen) to activate magnification.

  • Once activated, you can:

    • Pinch to zoom in and out.

    • Drag two fingers to move around the screen.

• Extra Large Text:

  • Go to Settings → Accessibility → Font size or Display size.

  • Adjust the sliders to increase the size to your preference.

The Personal Touch

Last week I went to my 5-year-od daughter’s soccer game and I can’t see anything that’s going on. I have to rely on other parents and my wife commentating what’s going on to be a little informed on how the game is going and how my daughter is doing.

I hate it.

I grew up loving all sports and it was something I looked forward to as a parent, watching my kids play sports.

And now I can’t do it.

I will always be there to “watch” and will be their biggest cheerleader, no matter what. It will always be about her and her growth, I don’t ever want it to be about me. It’s her time to shine.

I just wish I was able to see her play a game she is loving right now.

I’m so grateful for what I do have and hope to hang on to what eyesight I do have.

Keep your heads up everyone. We Got This.

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Next Week’s Edition

Practical things around the house that I cannot live without!

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We got this,

Spencer | The Blind Girl Dad