The home should meet everyone’s needs—including those who are visually impaired.

• Try these suggestions for a safer, friendlier home:
• Mark settings on appliances and thermostats with colored tape.
• Cut glare by eliminating glass table tops and glossy floors.
• Make mirrors accessible without having to lean over a counter or sink.
• Organize clothes in dressers and table settings in cupboards for easy matching and retrieval.
• Have regular spots for keys, cell phones, TV remote, and other easily lost items.
• Remove trip hazards, such as loose rugs and low tables.
• Mount fire extinguishers in easily accessible locations and know, in advance, how to use them.

For more, visit the American Foundation for the Blind Web site (www.afb.org) and type “house survey” in the search box.