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Totally blind ostomate.

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a totally blind woman who has a stoma and wants to share her experiences and methods for managing it independently. She aims to support others with sight issues or anyone interested in learning more about living with a stoma as a blind person. She uses a screen reader called VoiceOver on her iPad and iPhone to navigate and read content.

Advice and Insights

- Using Technology for Independence:
- The original poster uses a screen reader called VoiceOver on iPad and iPhone to read and navigate content, demonstrating how technology can aid in managing a stoma independently.

- Adaptation and Learning:
- A blind person can learn to do just about anything by adapting situations to their needs. Once the approach to a situation is learned, it can be adapted for personal requirements.

- Sharing Experiences:
- Sharing personal experiences and methods can be beneficial for others facing similar challenges. The original poster is open to sharing her unique ways of managing her stoma to support others.

- Encouragement and Support:
- The community shows support and encouragement, acknowledging that managing a stoma independently is possible and expressing interest in learning from each other's experiences.

- VoiceOver and Other Tools:
- VoiceOver is highlighted as a useful tool for blind individuals, and there is interest in exploring how it can be used in various contexts, such as reading and writing.

- Perception and Mindset:
- A shared poem emphasizes the importance of perception and mindset in overcoming challenges, suggesting that mental attitude plays a crucial role in managing life with a disability.
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