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The real answer is to get her to a rehab center for people losing their vision. There's plenty of accessibility software and tools out there, but the best way to figure out what will work best for her is to get the knowledge from other people who have gone through the same thing and to work with experts who know how to handle the transition.

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"Our Independence Training Program (ITP) is designed for blind adults (18 years of age and older). Typically students complete the program in six to nine months while residing in nearby McGeorge Mountain Terrace apartments, which are owned by the Center. Participants not only build the skills that they need to be independent, but also focus on gaining confidence and belief in themselves as blind people."

https://cocenter.org

This is what I was looking for. Look for a school of the blind, ask the doctors/hospitals for local resources, etc.

There's a strong community of people who have already helped other going through this. If you're really not finding anything, just try one of the large national organizations, and they can help you work down towards your local resources.

Based on my limited exposure to the blind community through raising Seeing Eye Puppies and having a relative who was born legally blind without glasses.

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