How does a blind or visually impaired person shop for groceries?
Some visually impaired and blind persons do their shopping with a sighted friend, ask for assistance from a store employee or use the phone order option. Some people prefer to type their grocery list using a typewriter or adapted computer. Items are selected based on touch and smell (i.e. produce). A person with low vision may use a magnifier to help with reading labels on the food items. Many visually impaired and blind persons will frequent the same stores, which increases their familiarity with the layout of the store and item availability.
