How much do you know about low-vision and blindness?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  1. There are different degrees of blindness.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
• 2.
  2. Anne Sullivan is known worldwide as the teacher and companion to Helen Keller

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
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  3. Fewer than 2 percent of visually impaired people use a white cane to navigate

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
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  4. Blind people do not have vivid dreams.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
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  5. Guide dogs are trained to see when traffic lights change colors.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
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  6. Studies have refuted the age-old myth that blindness sharpens other senses.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False
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  7. People who are blind are often lucky in love.

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  • A.
    True
  • B.
    False

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're Open to Seeing new things

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  You’re at the beginning of your ability to see visual impairment or blindness in a new light — and that’s a good thing! Because when you’re just getting started: you can see huge results by implementing small changes!Blindness is not being in the darkSighted people tend to think that closing their eyes can offer a glimpse into what blind people see. That, however, is far from reality. There are different types of sight loss because of the various causes of blindness. In some cases, blind individuals can see large objects but their vision is out of focus, while some others may see colors. Seeing the different sources of light, called light perception, is another form of blindness, alongside tunnel vision and many more. Though, one point to consider is the fact that individuals who were born blind cannot tell whether they see total black or not because, simply, they can't really tell.Remember: every journey starts with one small step. And completing this quiz was your first step to becoming more enlightened!"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen KellerEverly, the main character in Dial E for Endearment and I have something in common, but it may not be what you’d expect. You may know me as an author, but did you know I am also the retired Director and Founder of an ESL program, regularly walk 12 plus miles a week, care for my grandsons, scrapbook, read voraciously, cook, and am legally blind? That last phrase was difficult for me to say out loud not that long ago. Vision loss does not discriminate.My diagnosis in 2001 of Retinitis Pigmentosa was devastating. There is no cure. There is no surgery. But that does not mean there is no hope. I still have value.Those who do not know me well often don’t realize I have low vision. As humans, we are amazingly adaptable, and I do a pretty good job covering up my disability. My friends have learned to watch out for me and alert me to potential pitfalls, some better than others, which is always good for a laugh. I use a cane when I’m navigating alone. I’ve traveled to China—that cane my only companion. Being blind is certainly not something I would have chosen, but it does not define me.Join me on this fun adventure and see for yourself that God does not discriminate. You’ll laugh your way through mishaps--most of which may have happened to me at some point…although I’ll most likely deny if asked. But most of all, you’ll learn that we ALL have value, and that includes YOU. February is Low Vision Awareness Month.October 15th is White Cane Awareness Day.
• 2.
  You're Opening Your Eyes!

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  You are open to learning new ways of thinking and new ways to see the world.You see visual impairment or blindness in a new light — and that’s a good thing! Because when you are willing to grow and learn, you can see huge results by implementing small changes!Remember: every journey starts with one small step. And completing this quiz was your first step to becoming more enlightened!Blind people don't (have to) look blind.Numerous individuals living with sight loss express their frustration about sighted individuals doubting their visual impairment. Blind people learn how to interact with others and do things, regardless of their visual impairment. In reality, it is estimated that around 2% to 8% of blind individuals use their cane to navigate. Others rely on their guide dog, their partial sight, or their sighted guide. Apart from navigation, blind individuals can do pretty much everything a sighted person can; they can cook, put on makeup, and be independent. With the help of accessible technology or products and their willpower, blind people can be independent. Eventually, this is what makes sighted people not believe their own eyes."Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen KellerEverly, the main character in Dial E for Endearment and I have something in common, but it may not be what you’d expect. You may know me as an author, but did you know I am also the retired Director and Founder of an ESL program, regularly walk 12 plus miles a week, care for my grandsons, scrapbook, read voraciously, cook, and am legally blind? That last phrase was difficult for me to say out loud not that long ago. Vision loss does not discriminate.My diagnosis in 2001 of Retinitis Pigmentosa was devastating. There is no cure. There is no surgery. But that does not mean there is no hope. I still have value.Those who do not know me well often don’t realize I have low vision. As humans, we are amazingly adaptable, and I do a pretty good job covering up my disability. My friends have learned to watch out for me and alert me to potential pitfalls, some better than others, which is always good for a laugh. I use a cane when I’m navigating alone. I’ve traveled to China—that cane my only companion. Being blind is certainly not something I would have chosen, but it does not define me.Join me on this fun adventure and see for yourself that God does not discriminate. You’ll laugh your way through mishaps--most of which may have happened to me at some point…although I’ll most likely deny if asked. But most of all, you’ll learn that we ALL have value, and that includes YOU. February is Low Vision Awareness Month.October 15th is White Cane Awareness Day.
• 3.
  You're A Visionary!

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  When it comes to understanding low-vision and blind disability, you could write the book!"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." ~Helen KellerBlind people can use computers and smartphonesSome visually impaired individuals have partial sight, making it possible for them to see a computer or smartphone screen with the help of a magnifier. People with greater sight-loss, though, access the computer with the help of assistive technology in two different ways. One way is using a Braille display, which connects to the computer and converts the text into Braille, line-by-line. Another way of accessing the computer is a screen reader that reads out the information seen on the computer screen. The latter is implemented on smartphones, where individuals can use assistive technology like TalkBack or VoiceOver to access their phones.Remember: every journey starts with one small step. And completing this quiz was your first step to becoming more enlightened!Everly, the main character in Dial E for Endearment and I have something in common, but it may not be what you’d expect. As Blowing Rock, NC’s JOY Radio talk show host, Everly has discovered fulfillment, but she hasn’t found love, at least not for her—not even from her mother. In Dial E for Endearment, Everly wants words--heartfelt, meaningful endearments meant for her ears only. She wants a man who will open her eyes to everything she cannot see to make her feel more than just the voice behind the mic.You may know me as an author, but did you know I am also the retired Director and Founder of an ESL program, regularly walk 12 plus miles a week, care for my grandsons, scrapbook, read voraciously, cook, and am legally blind? That last phrase was difficult for me to say out loud not that long ago. Vision loss does not discriminate.My diagnosis in 2001 of Retinitis Pigmentosa was devastating. There is no cure. There is no surgery. But that does not mean there is no hope. I still have value.Those who do not know me well often don’t realize I have low vision. As humans, we are amazingly adaptable, and I do a pretty good job covering up my disability. My friends have learned to watch out for me and alert me to potential pitfalls, some better than others, which is always good for a laugh. I use a cane when I’m navigating alone. I’ve traveled to China—that cane my only companion. Being blind is certainly not something I would have chosen, but it does not define me.Join me on this fun adventure and see for yourself that God does not discriminate. You’ll laugh your way through mishaps--most of which may have happened to me at some point…although I’ll most likely deny if asked. But most of all, you’ll learn that we ALL have value, and that includes YOU. February is Low Vision Awareness Month.October 15th is White Cane Awareness Day.