COVID-19 related mindfulness tips

Special considerations during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic for people who are blind/low vision:

• People who are blind or have low vision must rely very heavily on touch. Please do your part in cleaning all touchable surfaces that you know they may come in contact with.
• If you are blind/have low vision, please continue to wash your hands frequently, especially if you have to be in contact with high-touch surfaces, and avoid touching your face.
• Check in! With the CDC urging us to socially isolate, a lot of people who are blind/low vision are now cut off from their connections with others. Are your friends or loved ones affected by this? Call them and check in!
• If you are feeling ill and showing symptoms of having the virus (coughing, fever, runny nose, shortness of breath) avoid coming in contact with other people and reach out to the appropriate medical facilities.
• There may be people in your community who are blind or have low vision who are now unable to shop for necessities. With product shortages, long lines, and increased risk of viral spread from being at stores, consider offering your help to these members of our community. They may not need any help and may decline your offer, but they may also be in need and have no one to turn to. Again — check in!