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  • General Questions About Blindness - 662 subjects
    Find answers to your basic questions about living with blindness here.
  • AccessWorld - 37 subjects
    Comment on articles you've read or products that have been evaluated in AFB's free online technology magazine, AccessWorld®.
  • Eye Conditions - 42 subjects
    Want to discuss living with a specific visual impairment, or are you trying to help a friend or loved one? Find others who are affected by the same condition, and share your own experiences.
  • Water Cooler - 559 subjects
    A place to talk about current events and everyday life.
  • Technology Talk - 522 subjects
    Discuss your experiences with mainstream and adaptive technology.
  • School - 247 subjects
    From elementary school to university training -- for teachers needing tips, parents needing advice, students needing help.
  • Parenting - 183 subjects
    Learn from other parents who are blind, and the parents of blind children.
  • Shopping Advice - 94 subjects
    Find out more about the products you need and share your evaluations here.
  • Arts and Leisure - 147 subjects
    Exchange suggestions for creative outlets and fun activities.
  • Books - 85 subjects
    Talking Books, braille, digital e-books -- find recommendations and lively discussions here.
  • Comments for AFB - 100 subjects
    Let AFB know your questions, comments, suggestions, or general impressions of its online services.

    • AFB Senior Site Topics

    • Macular Degeneration - 35 subjects
      Connect with others who are coping with age-related macular degeneration, and share your own experiences.
    • Glaucoma - 45 subjects
      Connect with others who are coping with glaucoma, and share your own experiences.
    • Cataracts - 33 subjects
      Connect with others who are coping with cataracts, and share your own experiences.
    • Diabetic Retinopathy - 12 subjects
      Connect with others who are coping with diabetic retinopathy, and share your own experiences.
    • Repairing Your Home - 3 subjects
      Ask questions and share handy tips about home repairs.
    • Employment of Older Workers - 1 subjects
      Discuss concerns related to employment as an older individualswith vision loss.
    • Understanding Age-Related Vision Loss - 13 subjects
      Discuss general questions about eye health and eye conditions here.
    • Adjusting to Vision Loss - 30 subjects
      Do you or a loved one have concerns or questions about the emotional aspects of vision loss? Share stories and find reassurance here.
    • Friends and Family - 33 subjects
      If you're caring for someone with vision loss, find the help and support you need here.
    • Home Adaptations - 18 subjects
      Find and share ideas and tips for changes you can make around your home.
    • Daily Living - 50 subjects
      Have you found a new way of doing everyday tasks that you want to share? Need ideas? This is the place for you.
    • Fitness and Fun - 35 subjects
      Travel, hobbies, exercise - discuss your favorite leisure activities here.

    CareerConnect Topics

    • Work Life - 103 subjects
      Share your job-seeking and employment experiences, and exchange career advice. And visit AFB CareerConnect® to learn more about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired.

      Note: Due to past abuses, AFB reserves the right to delete any posts advertising "work from home" opportunities. Learn more about how to spot work-at-home scams.
    • TeenConnect - 806 subjects
      Welcome to TeenConnect, a place where you can proceed with speed to chat it up with the coolest, hippest teens with vision loss from all over the country about school, work and other topics you want to know more about.
    • Careers in Law - 5 subjects
      Talk about careers in law with CareerConnect's visually impaired mentors. Or visit Career Clusters to explore possible careers.

      Note: This discussion board is not a venue for legal advice. If you need legal counsel, please consult an attorney.
    • Careers in Education - 3 subjects
      Talk about careers in education with CareerConnect's visually impaired mentors. Or visit Career Clusters to research possible careers.
    • Careers in Health Care - 3 subjects
      Talk about careers in health and medicine with CareerConnect's visually impaired mentors. Or visit Career Clusters to research possible careers.
    • Counseling Careers Forum - 5 subjects
      Talk about careers in counseling with CareerConnect's visually impaired mentors. Or visit Career Clusters to research possible careers.

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