When you are unable to see well, or at all, it can be overwhelmingly difficult to maneuver around a home. Below are several implementations to make your home safer for your child.
– Non-skid rugs (you can also use colors that contrast strongly with floor color)
– Spill-proof pump dispensers in bathroom and kitchen areas
– Grab bars
– Additional lighting
– Limit obstructions in traffic areas
– Keep all electrical cords clear from path
– Organize belongings to make them easier to find by touch
– Have a space in the kitchen with safe snacks readily available
– Ensure all dangerous items are well out of reach
– Use tactile markings on controls (such as water and ice)
– Use textures whenever possible
– Avoid having walls the same colors as items in the room (i.e. toilet, sink, etc.)
– Floors should not be patterned
– Mark light switches with embossed letter stickers, or another textured marker
– Side rails of stairs should extend beyond first and last step of stairs
– Clothes can have specific embroidery mark so they can differentiate between their clothes
– Do not hang frames or paintings at the hand-level if they use walls to find their way around the home