Special Needs of Persons with Achromatopsia

The following is a list of topics with which the publications for the Achromatopsia Network are concerned.

The ways in which hypersensitivity to light has affected our lives
Ways to cope with the changing levels of visual impairment that occur for achromats due to changes in the factors of illumination
Options in tinted lenses for coping with hypersensitivity to light
Designing home and work spaces to meet the special needs of achromats
Effective communication with others about how we see, when we need assistance, and what kinds of assistance we need in various situations
Coping with reading, writing, and other visually oriented tasks
Ways in which our colorblindness affects our experiences, our options, and our participation in various kinds of activities
Color concepts and communicating with others about color
Coping with tasks that involve color identification or color coordinating
Concerns about the visible manifestations of achromatopsia (squinting, blinking, nystagmus, etc.) and about wearing sunglasses
Maximizing the use and enjoyment of our normal rod vision -- at twilight, at night, or indoors with favorable lighting
Social and psychological aspects of having achromatopsia
Ways in which having achromatopsia can affect relationships and dating
Ways in which having achromatopsia can affect parenting experiences; coping with the challenges of being a visually impaired parent
Experiences with vision care professionals, organizations, agencies, programs, and services for the blind and visually impaired
Coming to terms with "labels" such as "legally blind" and "disabled"
Coping with (1) the visual stress of achromatopsia, (2) the overall stress of having to manage with limited vision, and (3) neck, shoulder, and back tension.
Obtaining equal access to educational opportunities and all public accommodations, including access to printed information and signage
Special accommodations in school settings at all levels
Optical aids for use with near vision tasks as well as distance vision
Special needs of achromats in terms of orientation and mobility -- skills, strategies, and O & M resources networkers have used
Vocational options and career counseling for persons with achromatopsia
Special accommodations in the workplace
Adaptive devices and adaptive methods used in the activities of daily living and in sports and other recreational activities
Other ways in which having achromatopsia affects our lives

Special Needs of Persons with Achromatopsia

The following is a list of topics with which the publications for the Achromatopsia Network are concerned.

The ways in which hypersensitivity to light has affected our lives

Ways to cope with the changing levels of visual impairment that occur for achromats due to changes in the factors of illumination

Options in tinted lenses for coping with hypersensitivity to light

Designing home and work spaces to meet the special needs of achromats

Effective communication with others about how we see, when we need assistance, and what kinds of assistance we need in various situations

Coping with reading, writing, and other visually oriented tasks

Ways in which our colorblindness affects our experiences, our options, and our participation in various kinds of activities

Color concepts and communicating with others about color

Coping with tasks that involve color identification or color coordinating

Concerns about the visible manifestations of achromatopsia (squinting, blinking, nystagmus, etc.) and about wearing sunglasses

Maximizing the use and enjoyment of our normal rod vision -- at twilight, at night, or indoors with favorable lighting

Social and psychological aspects of having achromatopsia

Ways in which having achromatopsia can affect relationships and dating

Ways in which having achromatopsia can affect parenting experiences; coping with the challenges of being a visually impaired parent

Experiences with vision care professionals, organizations, agencies, programs, and services for the blind and visually impaired

Coming to terms with "labels" such as "legally blind" and "disabled"

Coping with (1) the visual stress of achromatopsia, (2) the overall stress of having to manage with limited vision, and (3) neck, shoulder, and back tension.

Obtaining equal access to educational opportunities and all public accommodations, including access to printed information and signage

Special accommodations in school settings at all levels

Optical aids for use with near vision tasks as well as distance vision

Special needs of achromats in terms of orientation and mobility -- skills, strategies, and O & M resources networkers have used

Vocational options and career counseling for persons with achromatopsia

Special accommodations in the workplace

Adaptive devices and adaptive methods used in the activities of daily living and in sports and other recreational activities

Other ways in which having achromatopsia affects our lives

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