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Working With Color and Contrast
For individuals with low vision, the effective use of color and contrast can be very helpful in carrying out daily activities. Some practical adaptations that can be implemented at home:
- Use
a dark place mat under a light-colored plate or bowl, or vice versa.
Use a dinner plate that provides contrast with your entree: a dark
plate for fish or rice; a light plate for beef or dark vegetables.
- Use a dark switch plate on a light wall; make sure that doorknobs contrast with doors.
- Make your hairbrush and comb more visible by keeping them on a tray or mat that contrasts with the top of your dresser.
- Place a light-colored hand towel or napkin on the seat of a dark chair (or vice versa) to help you find it more easily.
- Use contrasting paint or tape on the last step down, so you'll know that you've reached the bottom of the stairs.
- Keep your eyeglasses in a bright or light-colored case so you can locate them more easily in a bag or briefcase.
- Alternate light and dark colors in your closet -- the contrasting sections will help you locate the color you want.
- Use contrast on your keys to differentiate them from one
another; adhere a bright piece of tape on your main house key for
easier location.
- When traveling, most people use black, dark brown or gray luggage. Consider using brightly colored luggage (red, yellow, etc.) instead. It will stand out from the others on the carousel.