Topic 2: Strategies for Autonomy and Independence

Actions and strategies that a person with visual impairment can adopt to regain and maintain autonomy:

Use of vicarious senses: touch, hearing and smell to obtain information about things and places
Learning to interpret and use sensory feedback as a source of information
Training, orientation and mobility
Use of assistive technology
Practising tactile exploration of objects and surfaces to improve spatial perception
Practising the management of daily activities
Socialisation and support networks
Participating in support groups and social events to build relationships and share experiences

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