IF BLINDNESS COMES, Large Type Edition, Kenneth Jernigan

IF BLINDNESS COMES, Large Type Edition, Kenneth Jernigan

IF BLINDNESS COMES
Large Type Edition Kenneth Jernigan Editor
Published by NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Copyright © 1994 by the National Federation of the Blind All Rights Reserved.

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Who Is Blind?

Braille—What is It? What Does It Mean to the Blind?

Independent Travel

Cooking Techniques

Sewing Techniques

Marking Dials and Tactile Labeling

Shopping Ideas

Older Blind and Visually Impaired Persons

Common Eye Conditions and Causes of Blindness in the United
States

Who are the Blind Who Lead the Blind?
You Can Help Us Spread the Word

Complete Book

This Book is for You

If you are blind or have a family member or friend who is
blind, this book is for you. If you are losing your sight or know
someone who is, this book is for you. If you are a teacher, a
social worker, a counselor, a librarian, or a minister, this book

It is meant to provide information about where to get things
and how to learn new techniques. Even more important, it is meant
to instill confidence and allay fear.
Contrary to popular belief, the real problem of blindness is
not the loss of eyesight but the misunderstanding and
misconceptions which exist. It is no longer theory but fact that
with reasonable training and opportunity the average blind person
can compete on terms of equality with the average sighted person
similarly situated. This book is a manual and a how to guide not
only for the blind but also for those losing sight and for the
members of their families. It is meant for senior citizens, for
young adults, and for those in between. It is also meant for
parents of blind children and for professionals in the field.
It proclaims that loss of sight need not be a tragedy but that
it can be and probably will unless correct information is
available. The simple statement that it is respectable to be blind
is our thesis, and that thesis (though undramatic) is
revolutionary. It points the way to new hope and unexpected
opportunity for those who are blind or are losing their sight. So
read on, and contact us if you need our help.

Why Large Type?

The type size used in this book is 14 Point for two important
reasons: One, because typesetting of 14 Point or larger complies
with federal standards for the printing of materials for visually
impaired readers, and we wanted to show you what type size is
helpful for people with limited sight.

The second reason is that many of our friends and supporters have asked us
to print our paperback books in 14 point type so they too can easily read them.
Many people with limited sight do not use Braille. We hope that by printing
this book in a larger type than customary, many more people will be able to
benefit from it.

Contact Us!

Throughout this book we invite you to contact us for information. To do so
write to:
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21230