Episode 12 | Self-Care and Advocacy: Strategies for Vision-Impaired Individuals to Enhance Medical Visits

In this empowering episode of Blessed Through Blindness, host Victoria Essner dives into practical tips and strategies for vision-impaired individuals navigating medical appointments. From prioritizing preventative care to self-advocating during visits, Victoria shares her own experiences and insights to inspire confidence and preparedness. Whether you’re managing routine check-ups or more complex procedures, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you take control of your healthcare journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of prioritizing your health as a vision-impaired individual

• Foundational tips for navigating medical facilities with ease

• Empowering strategies to enhance your medical visit experience

• How to advocate for yourself with grace and confidence

Key Tips Shared in This Episode:
1️⃣ Identify yourself as vision-impaired to staff upon arrival.
2️⃣ Ask for help and exercise patience with medical staff.
3️⃣ Request accessible aftercare instructions to ensure you have all necessary information.
4️⃣ Bring a support person or use assistive technology apps like Be My Eyes or Aira.
5️⃣ Plan ahead by requesting accessible materials in advance.
6️⃣ Stay organized with apps like Calendar and Notes, leveraging tools like VoiceOver.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Assistive technology apps: Be My Eyes, Aira

• Apple VoiceOver for managing schedules and instructions

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