Vision loss does not mean that you can no longer travel alone. You will be able to rely on peripheral or remaining vision, hearing, or the white cane to provide guidance.
As with any activity, confidence and skill come with time. Please go the section on Low Vision Devices on this website to find out more about devices such as telescopes that can be used to identify street signs and addresses. Some people who are blind or visually impaired will be more open to the idea of independent travel than others. You may find that after a period of adjustment, you may have come to terms with vision loss and may feel that you can ask your caregiver to let you run errands without their help.
Here are some ways for to manage potentially frustrating situations outside the home.
Independent Travel Checklist:
