Kalamazoo has many distinctions when it comes to livability, among them being rated the third-most livable city in the United States for people who are blind or visually impaired.
According to the American Foundation of the Blind, Kalamazoo stands out not only for the wide array of services available, but also because citizens are aware of blindness and people who are blind, friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Because of the university degree/certification programs in blindness located at Western Michigan University and the Commission for the Blind Training Center, people are accustomed to seeing blind or visually impaired people in the streets and in the community. On top of that, Kalamazoo has a record of hiring people with sensory disabilities. Kalamazoo offers cultural programs and cultural opportunities for people who are blind and visually impaired. Public transportation is also a plus. And, in addition to the Commission, the long-standing Michigan Foundation for the Bind and Visually Impaired, serving the greater Kalamazoo area, provides outreach to help seniors who are losing their eyesight. A therapist trains seniors and their families in adaptation skills.
Oh, the two cities judged more livable for the blind and visually impaired? Charlotte, N.C. and Berkeley, CA.
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