A white cane means that the person using it is blind, right? Well, maybe that’s not always true. If you are not totally blind but are visually impaired or have what is called “low vision,” you may not be thinking about how a white cane can help you! Today’s program will explore white cane options for people with low vision.

The new year always brings new challenges and new goals. I hope to provide you with new inspiration as well. I will share profiles of eight people who are absolutely great in many different ways. The information comes from Blind New World .

Should you learn Braille or not? Information in this program will help you make that decision. You'll hear about Louis Braille himself, learn about the system he created, hear a couple of personal stories and find out about a Jeopardy contestant who used Braille on that program.

Are you feeling fit yet? This program will be the last of a three week series on exercise. I’ll have some very easy balance training you can do every day. There also will be information about stretching - how easy it is, and how to maximize the benefits. I will also have information about resistance bands.

If you’ve been sitting around trying to figure out a way to get more exercise, this program will be helpful. If you want to try running for exercise, I’ll have tips for you. I’ll also have two inspirational personal stories to share. (this is a repeat program from wk.#1849)

Host Nancy Zimmer shares tips on running for exercise, and inspirational stories.

Continuing with the theme of getting fit, this week's program will bring you exercises for people who are blind or have low vision. There will also be specialized advice about fitness.

We’ll be going to the dogs in this program. You’ll hear about The Seeing Eye, a guide dog training program in Morristown, New Jersey. It might inspire you to work with your own special guide dog.

If you are living with low vision, you certainly know how difficult it can be to remain active and independent. This program will give you ideas for how you can live WELL with low vision.

In this program, you will hear news stories and human interest stories from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Topics will include retina scans, dry eye, glaucoma surgery and cornea transplants.