[M.D. Holloway]

My wife went blind about 4 years ago. There are two ways you can do this, get depressed and sport a whoa is me attitude or do what your doing which is preparation and acceptance. I don't mean to come off harsh - your gonna get all sorts of sympathy which is all well and good but your also gonna get the cold shoulder as well. It sucks but some people just don't handle others with disabilities very well. Screw them. Your real friends will be there for you.

One thing I have learned is that there are plenty of groups out there that will provide help. What you should do is contact your local Lighthouse for the Blind. They will provide you some great info concenring programs to train you when you lose your sight. They will also provide you with your state agency. when the day comes and your sight is gone, get in contact with the state to open a file for you and get some training on going in public with a cane and how to do various things around your home. After your get the training you can get a guide dog. There are about 12 different places that you can apply to. You will have to go to the location - stay from 2 to 4 weeks and in that time you get your dog. The only thing you pay for is transportation. These dogs are worth between 10 to 15K but grants and support provide them to anyone who qualifies and if your blind you qualify regardless of income or age.

As for a job. You can prolly do alot more than you think. Driving is out as is flying a plane but short of that, you would be surprised. technology now allows you to speak and your words are written. It also allows for your emails and texts to be read out loud. If you don't go 100% blind there are many devices that enhance your limited vision.

Send me an email I can help you.

Mike