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It is helpful to have a round of functional activities that need to be done regularly, such as getting the mail, visiting the grocery story, etc. Asking how they are doing in these areas, and where possible having them demonstrate, can be very helpful in getting a sense of where they are at. It is important to not be judgmental, negative, pessimistic, etc. They just are where they are and your start with them where they are at. You will likely be able to share about others you have met who are blind and low vision and how they are able to do things independently, they just go about them in a different manner than they may have done when functioning primarily through their vision. Role models can also be very helpful if you can connect them with other adults who are living their best life.