How much independence is possible for people with RP in advanced stages?
Mobility independence is enhanced by living in or near a metropolitan area where public transportation is readily available. Many aids, services, and techniques are available to assist people with RP to conduct the daily business of living like cooking, cleaning, reading the mail, etc. Some of these will be described later in this booklet. They include orientation and mobility training (which includes learning to travel with a white cane and/or dog guide), control of illumination and contrast, and special lenses. As technology advances, these assistive devices are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and helpful to people with RP. Your state department of vocational rehabilitation or commission for the visually impaired offers training programs to assist in adapting to such situations as traveling, housekeeping, employment, and education. Check your telephone directory under state government for these listings. A great source of information is a Foundation Affiliate or support grou
