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Living with Blindness

Travelling, running their home or a major company, or navigating daily life, people who are blind or partially sighted can do almost anything. They just do it differently. In this section, learn more about how people who are blind live and thrive. 

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Getting around

Learn how people who are blind navigate the world.
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Library Services for People who are Blind

Access a world of books and information through specialized library services in your community.
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Braille

Braille is a system of raised dots that people who are blind can read with their fingers. Learn more about braille.
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Reading

Discover different ways to read when you’re blind or partially sighted.
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About Accessible Media Inc.

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.
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Technology

Mobile phones, tablets, wearables, apps and other innovative digital tools are game changers in every part of life for people who are blind. Learn how accessible technologies offer unprecedented levels of information and independence.
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